American Association of Meat Processors

AAMP Award Winners

The Achievement Award is AAMP's highest honor bestowed on an AAMP member for continuing service to the meat industry.

This Accomplishment Award was established to recognize up-and-coming AAMP members who have made strides in the meat industry. The award will honor a person or persons who have, for example, achieved outstanding company growth, successfully developed a new product, invention or service, or launched a noteworthy marketing campaign. Click here for further guidelines.

Outstanding Service Award

The Outstanding Service Award is an honor to be bestowed on affiliated associations, officers, secretaries or leaders by AAMP. In 1995 the board of Directors voted to identify these associations and/or leaders whose dedication and enthusiasm have elevated the association to an outstanding degree. This award will recognize noteworthy state, regional, or provincial associations or remarkable leaders.

Cured Meat Hall of Fame Award

The Cured Meat Hall of Fame Award was established to recognize individuals that have shown a long-standing excellence in the production of cured meats. One person per year will be selected to receive the award unless otherwise recommended. Award winners have been actively participated in the American Cured Meat Championships for several years, state cured meat shows, demonstrated exceptional ability in the production of cured meats, been involved in AAMP activities, and willing to share knowledge and information with others in the meat industry.

Clarence Knebel Best of Show Memorial Award

The Clarence Knebel Best of Show Memorial Award was established in honor of Clarence Knebel to honor the "Best of the Best" from the award-winning products entered in the annual American Cured Meat Championships.

American Cured Meat Championship Award Winners

The American Cured Meat Championship Awards are given out annually at the competition that is held in conjunction with the American Convention of Meat Processors. The products are evaluated by judges who are meat scientists and specialists in the meat industry.

Golden Cleaver Trophy

The AAMP Golden Cleaver Trophy acknowledges the member who has recruited the highest number of new members to the join the American Association of Meat Processors. The recruitment period is from June 1 until May 30 in one year.

F.W. Witt Supplier of the Year Award

The F.W. Witt Supplier of the Year Award was established to honor a person and/or supplier member who has devoted much of his or her career to the meat and poultry industry, particularly small and medium sized plant operators.

Stephen F. Krut Scholarship Award

The American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) has developed a Scholarship fund to assist deserving University or technical school students continue their education. A $2,000 scholarship is awarded each year. The overall purpose of the scholarship would be helping the membership to financially provide support for students pursuing a higher education. Click here to view requirements.

Sharpest Knife in North America

The Sharpest Knife in North America Award was established to recognize an AAMP member's skill of sharpening a knife. The event is held annually at the AAMP booth in the supplier trade show. After an entry fee is paid, the member will receive a purposely-dulled knife and be given three minutes to sharpen the blade. The knife will be judged on the angle of the blade, smoothness, sharpness, etc. Half of the money received for the contest is donated to the AAMP Meat Industry Scholarship.

Package Wrapping Competition

The Package Wrapping Award was established to recognize an AAMP member's skill of wrapping objects. The event is held annually at the AAMP supplier trade show. After an entry fee is paid, the member will receive one and a half minutes to see how many items can be wrapped. The packages will be judged on neatness, efficiency of paper use, the least amount of air in the package, etc. Half of the money received for the contest is donated to the AAMP Meat Industry Scholarship.

Best Booth Award

The Best Booth Award was established to recognize an AAMP supplier firm that is listed in the Official Convention Program. The event is held annually at the AAMP supplier trade show. Booths will be judged on booth personnel, booth appearance, and booth "ambience".

Link-A-Lot - Kids' Sausage Linking Competition

Events for all ages were available throughout the convention. For the 2009 Convention, a sausage linking competition was held. Each child received one four (4) foot long link of pre-stuffed sausage. The children took the 4-foot long link and hand link it into smaller links. After the links were made, they were cut apart so that child could pick their best 5 links of sausage. The sausages were evaluated on presentation, size, length, shape, consistency, etc.

The future of the meat industry is your children and we look forward to testing their imagination next year at the 2010 American Convention of Meat Processors.