If you know of someone involved in the dairy industry in Iowa who you feel has done an outstanding job then consider nominating them for the Ralph Keeling Leadership Award. This award program is coordinated by the Iowa State Dairy Association. You can find the nominating for here. Nominations are due by July 14.

Nominations are open to educators, industry, or producers in the dairy field who have significantly contributed to the progress of Iowa’s dairy industry.

The award is given in honor of the late Ralph Keeling. Keeling operated a successful dairy farm and business, devoting much of his time and talents to help the progress of the state’s dairy industry. Since 1967, this award has been presented annually to outstanding individuals in various fields of Iowa’s dairy industry. Presentation of the award will take place at noon on Friday, August 11th in the Livestock Pavilion on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Patty Judge, and Iowa State Dairy Association President, Scott Niess, will present the award.