Outstanding Scholar and Teacher Honored by Novus International at PSA Annual Meeting
Awards Affirm the Company's Commitment to Fostering Future Talent and Ongoing Scientific Study
ST. LOUIS, July 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, Novus recognizes one educator and one student scholar for their outstanding scientific contributions to the poultry industry, presenting the honorees with awards during the annual Poultry Science Association (PSA) scientific conference. Novus is proud to announce that Christine Alvarado, PhD, Poultry Processing and Products, and Robert F. Wideman, Jr., University of Arkansas, Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, are this year's award recipients. Novus presented the winners with their individual awards during the 2014 PSA event, held July 14-17 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
"The future of the poultry industry is dependent upon the scientific endeavors of trailblazers like Christine and Robert," notes Dr. Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Senior Director, Animal Nutrition, Research and Facilities for Novus. "We are counting on these individuals to spearhead the next generation of scientific discovery because science is what drives the continued growth, development, and ultimately the success, of the poultry industry."
Dr. Kendre Stringfellow of Novus presented Novus's Teaching Award, a $2,000 prize, and a custom-made, engraved glass award to Ms. Alvarado in honor of her accomplishments. Novus's Outstanding Scholar, Mr. Wideman, could not attend, however Dr. Michael Kidd accepted the custom-made, engraved glass award on his behalf.
For more information about Novus and its products and services for the poultry industry, visit the company's website at www.novusint.com.
About Novus International, Inc.
Novus International, Inc. is headquartered in metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. and serves customers in nearly 100 countries around the world. A global leader in developing animal health and nutrition solutions, Novus's products include ALIMET® and MHA® feed supplements, ACTIVATE® nutritional feed acid, ACIDOMIX® preservative premixture, CIBENZA® feed additive, MINTREX® chelated trace mineral, SANTOQUIN® feed preservative, MERA™Met aquaculture feed additive, AGRADO® feed antioxidant and many other specialty ingredients. Stratum Nutrition, a division of Novus Nutrition Brands, LLC, focuses on human nutrition through specialty and functional ingredients for manufacturers of foods, beverages and dietary supplements (www.stratumnutrition.com).
Novus is privately owned by Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. and Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. For more information visit www.novusint.com. ©2014 Novus International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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