The Dairy Products Association of Kentucky (DPAK) and the Kentucky Dairy Development Council (KDDC) are looking for nominees for the first Kentucky Quality Milk Hauler Award to be presented at the 2008 Kentucky State Fair Dairy Recognition and Awards Banquet in August.
The purpose of the award is to recognize the Kentucky milk hauler who best exemplifies quality hauling procedures and who is known as an exceptional representative of Kentucky’s dairy industry. The contest is open to haulers who sample and weigh Kentucky dairy producer’s milk.
Nominations for the award may be submitted by haulers themselves, milk transport companies, producers, processors, field representatives, or others who are familiar with the nominees’ milk hauling activities.
Selection criteria are divided into broad categories that include: 1) Accuracy, efficiency and reliability, 2) Positive image and cooperation, 3) Leadership and service, 4) Regulatory Services compliance and 5) Milk Safety Branch compliance.
Nomination forms should be postmarked or delivered to David Klee, DPAK Executive Office, 514 General John Payne Blvd, Georgetown KY 40324 no later than June 6, 2008.