The A.R. Baldwin Distinguished Service Award recognizes long-term, distinguished service to AOCS in a variety of positions of significant responsibility. This is the Society’s highest service award and was first given in 1981 to A. Richard Baldwin. Sponsored by Cargill Inc.
For over 50 years, A. Richard Baldwin was an icon in AOCS whose vision, energy and leadership transformed the Society into the world’s premier fats and oils organization.
What does the recipient receive?
- Plaque
- US $2,000 honorarium
- Up to a US $1,500 travel allowance
- Recognition during the Welcome Ceremony at the AOCS Annual Meeting
Who is eligible?
Current AOCS members who have:
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- actively supported a variety of Society activities through officer and/or committee participation
- contributed exceptional quality of service to the Society over a substantial period of time
How do I nominate someone?
Login to the Awards Portal to submit the following nomination materials and answer two questions about the nominee.
- Letter of nomination describing the candidate’s contributions and service to the Society
- At least three letters of support from individuals familiar with the candidate’s service to the Society
- Curriculum Vitae
Most Recent Recipient
Scott Bloomer, Patent Agent, Tonbo Consulting LLC
Scott Bloomer started his research career in 1973 in the laboratories of Honeywell, Inc. doing research in humidity sensors. Since then he’s been privileged to do research on smoke detectors, biosensors, enzymatic interesterification, basic oilseed processing, and the application of enzymes to milk compounds. He’s written a dozen peer-reviewed papers and has been a contributing editor for the AOCS trade magazine,INFORM, for 21 years. Bloomer managed the fats and oils patent portfolio of ADM for several years, drafting and defending patents and is listed as an inventor on a dozen patents. He retired from the American Oil Chemists’ Society in 2023 but continues to support AOCS by representing AOCS' interests on committees of Codex Alimentarius and the International Organization of Standardization.