The Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Award for Best Paper in Protein and Co-Products recognizes outstanding papers that report original research in the categories of chemistry/nutrition and engineering/technology of protein and co-products. One paper is selected from each category. Presented by the Protein and Co-Products Division. Sponsored by Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
What does the recipient receive?
- Plaque for the main author
- Certificates for all contributing authors
- Complimentary Protein and Co-Products Division meal ticket(s)
- Recognition at the AOCS Annual Meeting
Who is eligible?
All papers published within the Journal of American Oil Chemists’ Society (JAOCS) during the calendar year before the AOCS Annual Meeting are eligible, with the exception of papers listing author(s) who received the award within the previous three years. Authors do not need to be members of AOCS or the Division.
How do I nominate someone?
No nomination required. All JAOCS journal articles are automatically considered. The Protein and Co-Products Division Chair identifies an awards committee that selects the winning paper after the 4th quarter publication of JAOCS. Reviews begin January 1.
Most Recent Recipient
Chemistry/Nutrition Category
Cristhian Rafael Lopes Francisco, Marluci Palazzolli Silva, Fernando Divino Oliveira Júnior, Tatiana Porto Santos, and Rosiane Lopes Cunha for the paper “Heated and unheated lupin protein-grape seed extract conjugates stabilizing and structuring high internal phase oil-in-water emulsions”. DOI: 10.1002/aocs.12727
Engineering/Tech Category
Sumudu N. Warnakulasuriya, Takuji Tanaka, and Janitha P.D. Wanasundara for the paper “Canola meal valorization via acid hydrolysis to generate free amino acids”. DOI: 10.1002/aocs.12739