awards

Jury selected for PotatoEurope 2025 Innovation Award
The expert jury for the PotatoEurope 2025 Innovation Award, to be announced during PotatoEurope, has been selected. The event will be held Sept. 3-... READ MORE »
Time is running out for Spudwoman 2025 nominations
Time is almost up! The deadline to nominate a 2025 Spudwoman of the Year is Friday. If you know someone who makes a difference in the potato ind... READ MORE »
MPIC names award winners including scholarship recipient
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) has named three award recipients, including the winner of its annual $1,000 scholarship. Lauryn Dail... READ MORE »

Trio of distinction
The Potato Association of America (PAA) has added three new Honorary Life Members who have contributed decades of work and knowledge to the industry. ... READ MORE »
2025 Impact Awards: Hollee Alexander
HOLLEE ALEXANDER Vice president, industry relations and events, National Potato Council Hometown: Arlington, Virginia Hollee Alexander has long... READ MORE »

2025 Spudman Impact Award winners
We are proud to present the recipients of Spudman’s Impact Awards. From policy advocates to marketing mavens to those who do a little bit of everyth... READ MORE »
Loveland seed lubricity agent receives recognition
A seed lubricity agent from crop nutrition company Loveland has been chosen from among 10 finalists as agricultural solutions magazine The Scoop’s 2... READ MORE »

Amazables! microwavable potatoes garner innovation award
Fresh Solutions Network’s Side Delights Amazables! microwavable potato product with recyclable film has won an annual innovation award. The eight... READ MORE »
Spudwoman of the Year nominations now open
Do you know a woman whose contributions to the potato industry make it a better, more productive place? Tell us about her! Nominations are now open f... READ MORE »

PAA annual awards honor research excellence
The Potato Association of America held its annual meeting July 21-25 in Portland, Oregon. In 2000, an endowment was established to honor the late Fran... READ MORE »