Kishida International Award;
October 31, 2020
Agency
American
Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
Description
Recognizes
outstanding contributions to engineering, mechanization and technology related
programs of education, research, development, consultation or technology
transfer that have resulted in improved food production, living conditions
and/or education for people living outside the United
States.
Initiated
in 1978, the award is endowed by Shin-Norinsha Co.,
Ltd. of Japan, publisher of Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and
Latin America magazine and other publications, in honor of Yoshikuni Kishida, founder of
the firm. Kishida, whose signature appears in the
upper-right corner of the plaque, earned worldwide recognition from his
pioneering agricultural mechanization developments.
The
award consists of a plaque and a cash award of $1,000. Mounted on American
walnut, the plaque is a metal reproduction of a certificate on which the
international character of the award is graphically indicated, and which
carries the inscription: "For outstanding contributions toward food and fiber
production, improved living and education of people outside the United States of
America."
Closing
Date:
October
31, 2020
Link
to Full Announcement:
https://www.asabe.org/Awards-Competitions/Major-Awards/KISHIDA-INTERNATIONAL-AWARD
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