The Almond Board of California honors two industry or allied industry members annually at their annual Almond Conference in Sacramento, CA. The nomination deadline for the 2024 awards is October 29, 2024.
Almond Achievement Award
Beginning in 2011, the goal of the Almond Achievement Award is to recognize an industry member who has added value through long-term service for the betterment of the California almond industry. Award recipients are individuals with long-standing and direct involvement, who demonstrate lasting impact on, and commitment to, the California almond industry.
Dick Cunningham received the 2023 Almond Achievement Award at The Almond Conference in December.
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Almond Technical Achievement Award
Beginning in 2021, the goal of the Almond Technical Achievement Award is to recognize an industry or allied industry member who has contributed a significant technical advancement for the betterment of the California almond industry through research, innovation or facilitated adoption of practices. Award recipients have contributed significant research, facilitated an innovative practice, or assisted in the adoption of a practice for the betterment of the industry.
Wes Asai was awarded the 2023 Almond Technical Achievement Award at The Almond Conference in December.
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Past Winners
Almond Achievement Award Winners
2023 – Dick Cunningham
2022 – Brian Ezell
2021 – George Goshgarian, Sr.
2020 – Jim Paiva
2019 – Rob Kiss
2018 – John Thoming
2017 – Tony Campos
2016 – Dave Phippen
2015 – Jim Jasper
2014 – Dave Baker
2013 – Martin Pohl
2012 – Joe Macllvaine
2011 – Ned Ryan
Almond Technical Achievement Award Winners
2023 – Wes Asai
2022 – Paul Lum
2021 – Ken Stevenson
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