Award Winners Recognized

December 1, 2020
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At the past annual meeting four individuals were highlighted for going above and beyond for the agriculture and corn industry. ICGA wanted to take a moment to recognize them again. Randy Stauffer passed away this past year and will leave an incredible legacy behind. He will be truly missed.


Randy Stauffer - Environmental Award


Brian West - Ethanol Award



DeLoss Jahnke - Media Award


Representative John Shimkus - World of Corn

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