Applications Being Accepted for the Poultry Industry Innovation in Safety & Health Award

The Joint Poultry Industry Safety & Health Council is currently accepting applications for the Frank Cruice Innovation in Safety & Health Award. The award is named in honor of Frank Cruice, formally of Perdue Farms, who was an active member of the Joint Poultry Safety & Health Council for more than 20 years. In addition, Cruice led the industry safety award committee and served as Council Chair from 2019 – 2021 before he retired.

The program is open to National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF) and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) members and is intended for poultry and egg industry members that have made a significant advancement in operational excellence in a safety and/or health innovation. Award applications are open for several industry categories, including Poultry Processing (NAICS 311615), Poultry & Egg Production (NAICS 1123), Animal Feed Manufacturing (NAICS 311119), Animal Support Services (NAICS 115210) and Rendering (NAICS 311613).

An award will be issued for innovations in both processes and equipment. A panel of judges will select the winners and honorable mentions in each category.

The innovation application criteria include the following:

• Must be an innovative or novel solution proven to reduce occupational injuries/illnesses or improve safety awareness on or off the job.
• Must have demonstrated results over at least a six-month period AND must be able to be leveraged across the industry.
• Preference will be given to innovations developed through safety committees or other grassroots efforts.
• Implementing an “Off the Shelf” program purchased or acquired from a third party will not be considered.