Purpose: To increase practitioner participation in COFE meetings and enhance cross-exchange of information and experiences between operators, researchers, and academicians.

Award: Two years of membership, free registration at the annual meeting, and a $300 cash award to help defray travel expenses to the meeting.

Submission: Recommendation by an industrial representative in the form of a letter and substantiating evidence stating why it would be in the best interest of COFE and the potential attendee for him/her to receive this award. Deadline: Nominations should be sent to the Chairperson of the Awards Committee two months before the Annual Meeting.