Each year, the SCAA recognizes outstanding achievements in the specialty coffee industry and unique contributions to the Association. The awards are a tribute to the collective value of entrepreneurs within the specialty coffee trade to create value from seed to cup for everyone in the supply chain.
SCAA’s recognition awards are selected by a five-member panel from the Past President’s Council, and may include:
- Lifetime Achievement
- Outstanding Contributions to the Association
- Distinguished Author
- Recognition for Special Contributions to SCAA
- Sustainability Award (selected by the Sustainability Committee)
Please join us to recognize those who have made contributions to our industry, resulting in the development and promotion of coffee excellence and sustainability.
This year's SCAA Awards Reception will be held on Saturday, May 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Grand Ballroom A.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Qualifications:
Awarded in recognition of general career excellence, including inspiration, direction -- and leadership. Presented to one whose positive influence transcends the limits of "Company" and "Profit" per se, and whose work inspires others to contribute their best efforts toward attaining the "Specialty Coffee Ideal" - to provide consumers with the finest cup of coffee in the world.
2006 Winner:
not given
Outstanding Contribution to the Association
Qualifications:
Awarded to the member who by his/her exemplary efforts has contributed significantly to the advancement of the Specialty Coffee Association of America, as an organization.
2006 Winner:
Doug Zell
Distinguished Author
Qualifications:
Established in 1996, this award recognizes those whose writing has made a significant contribution to the industry by promoting the understanding of the Specialty Coffee ideal among members of the coffee trade and/or consumers.
2006 Winner:
not given
Special Recognition Award
Qualifications:
This award recognizes a special contribution of self made to the SCAA by an individual.
2006 Winner:
not given
Sustainability Award
Qualifications:
This award acknowledges individuals, businesses and organizations in the industry that have created innovative projects to expand and promote sustainability within the coffee world while inspiring others to initiate similar endeavors.
2006 Winners:
Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers and Timothy’s World Coffee & Embera-Chami Coffee Community
