Each year FDLI recognizes up to four individuals from various areas of the food and drug law community for their notable service and leadership. FDLI announces the recipients at its Annual Holiday and Leadership Awards Reception held in December of each year. Previous award recipients are listed below.

2012 Annual Holiday and Leadership Awards Reception recap

Nomination Information and Requirements

FDLI members and non members are encouraged to recognize their colleagues and peers by submitting a nomination to FDLI. Nominations are solicited in October of each year. Nominations should include a brief biographical sketch and brief overview of the individual’s contributions to FDLI and/or the food and drug law community.

Recipients should have a demonstrable record of:

• Sustained service, leadership and contribution to the food and drug law community;
• Sustained service, leadership and contribution to FDLI;
• An exceptional contribution to the food and drug law community, or
• An exceptional contribution to FDLI.

Contributions may include, for example, scholarship, creating a major legal precedent, representing the public interest, or a long career in food and drug law that merits recognition. Email Erin Jones to submit a nomination.

Past Distinguished Service and Leadership Award Recipients