Each year, World Dairy Expo recognizes four individuals for their contributions to the global dairy industry. General Manager Mark Clarke notes, "This year's honorees have each invested a lifetime in building a successful business within the dairy industry while helping others along the way. We look forward to celebrating their achievements at this year's show."World Dairy Expo's 2010 Recognition Award Winners include: Dairyman of the Year – Donald Bennink, North Florida Holsteins, Bell, Florida; Dairy Woman of the Year – Liz Doornink, Jon-De Farms, Baldwin, Wisconsin; Industry Person of the Year – Horace Backus, Backus Pedigree Company, Mexico, New York; and International Person of the Year – Tadanaga Komori, Japan Livestock Trading Corporation, Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido, Japan.
The four recipients will be honored during World Dairy Expo at a special "Dinner with the Stars" banquet, held on Wednesday, September 29, in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Tickets for the event are $30. Reservations are required by Tuesday, September 21.
A list of previous recognition winners can be found by clicking here.
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