Any GEAPS member (Regular, Associate, Affiliate or Lifetime) who has been a member for at least five of the preceding 10 years and have consistently demonstrated volunteer leadership qualities that epitomize GEAPS’ core values of excellence and innovation in operations safety, stored-grain quality preservation, health, efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Recognize Grain Industry Leaders With Awards
Every year, GEAPS presents awards to leaders in the grain industry. Through the Industry Leader and Member of Distinction awards, GEAPS recognizes members and non-members who made significant contributions to the grain industry.
If you know someone who should be recognized for their notably outstanding service to GEAPS or the industry, nominate them by December 31. Winners will be recognized at GEAPS Exchange 2023 in Kansas City.
The Corbett Award, bestowed to Associate members through 2022, was named in honor of Lifetime member John Corbett, Kansas City Chapter. GEAPS Board of Directors bestows the Corbett Awards to recognize Associate members who have demonstrated extraordinary volunteer leadership on behalf of all Associate members in the pursuit of GEAPS’ mission and achievement of its general objectives. We will continue to honor and appreciate the great work of our Associate members. As always, all members—including Associate members—are eligible for GEAPS’ Member of Distinction Award.
Member of Distinction Award
The GEAPS Board of Directors bestows the Member of Distinction honor to give special recognition to members who have made extraordinary contributions to advancing GEAPS core purpose in pursuit of the organization’s envisioned future. These individuals have consistently demonstrated volunteer leadership qualities that epitomize GEAPS’ core values of excellence and innovation in operations, safety, stored-grain quality preservation, health, efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Who is eligible?
Industry Leader Award
The GEAPS Board of Directors bestows the Industry Leader honor to give special recognition to individuals – members and non-members – who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of operations safety, health, environmental responsibility, efficiency and stored grain quality preservation excellence in the grain handling and processing industries.
Who is eligible?
Anyone – GEAPS member or not – who has provided extraordinary contributions to the grain industry through the advancement of operations safety, stored-grain quality preservation, health, efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Corbett Award
The Corbett Award, bestowed to Associate members through 2022, was named in honor of Lifetime member John Corbett, Kansas City Chapter. GEAPS Board of Directors bestows the Corbett Awards to recognize Associate members who have demonstrated extraordinary volunteer leadership on behalf of all Associate members in the pursuit of GEAPS’ mission and achievement of its general objectives. We will continue to honor and appreciate the great work of our Associate members. As always, all members—including Associate members—are eligible for GEAPS’ Member of Distinction Award.
GEAPS Awards
Nomination form for Member of Distinction and Industry Leader awardsTips on writing a nomination
Your submission will form the basis for the award presentation if the nominee is selected. Please use specific examples to illustrate how your nominee meets the award criteria.
- Show how they have:
- Shown ongoing initiative, leadership and dedication
- Devoted themselves to sustained service
- Earned the respect of their peers and became a role model
A compelling nomination should also describe as vividly and precisely as possible the difference your nominee’s contribution has made and show why it has been important.
- Include details such as:
- How were things before the achievement
- The scale of the achievement and whether it is completed or ongoing
- What made this an outstanding achievement – indicate any extraordinary circumstances or challenges the nominee faced
- What makes your nominee different from others doing the same thing
Member of Distinction and Industry Leader candidate nominations must be endorsed by a GEAPS Board member. Fill out the form to nominate someone for these awards. If you have any questions about the Member of Distinction, contact Steve Records.