The American Meat Science Association announces that Jim Riemann has been named the 2015 AMSA R. C. Pollock Award Winner. The R. C. Pollock Award is presented annually in honor of the first general manager of the National Live Stock and Meat Board. This award is sponsored by the AMSA Educational Foundation R. C. Pollock and Robert Bray Mentor Recognition Funds.Jim Riemann will be honored at an Awards banquet during the AMSA 68th Reciprocal Meat Conference on Tuesday, June 16, in Lincoln, NE.
“The R.C. Pollock award represents lasting and exceptional contributions to meat science and AMSA. Dr. Riemann's career as a teacher, researcher and industry leader will have long-lasting effects on animal protein production all over the world. He is a scientist and educator who applied his skills to address real-world issues and opportunities in the meat industry,” stated Dr. Thomas Powell, AMSA Executive Director.