Almond Achievement Awards

Almond Achievement Award

Beginning in 2011, the goal of the Almond Achievement Award is to recognize an industry member who has added value through long-term service for the betterment of the California almond industry. ​Award recipients are individuals with long-standing and direct involvement, who ​demonstrate lasting impact on, and commitment to, the California almond industry.​

Dan Cummings received the 2024 Almond Achievement Award at The Almond Conference in December.

Nominate someone for the 2025 AAA award.

_{(Left to right: Alicia Rockwell, Dan Cummings, Clarice Turner)}

Almond Technical Achievement Award

Beginning in 2021, the goal of the Almond Technical Achievement Award is to recognize an industry or allied industry member who has contributed a significant technical advancement for the betterment of the California almond industry through research, innovation or facilitated adoption of practices. Award recipients have contributed significant research, facilitated an innovative practice, or assisted in the adoption of a practice for the betterment of the industry. 

Dr. Brent Holtz was awarded the 2024 Almond Technical Achievement Award at The Almond Conference in December.

Nominate someone for the 2025 ATAA award. 

_{(Dr. Brent Holtz – 2024 Technical Almond Achievement Award winner)}

Past Winners

Almond Achievement Award Winners

• 2024 – Dan Cummings
• 2023 - Dick Cunningham
• 2022 - Brian Ezell
• 2021 – George Goshgarian, Sr.
• 2020 – Jim Paiva
• 2019 – Rob Kiss
• 2018 – John Thoming
• 2017 – Tony Campos
• 2016 – Dave Phippen
• 2015 – Jim Jasper
• 2014 – Dave Baker
• 2013 – Martin Pohl
• 2012 – Joe Macllvaine
• 2011 – Ned Ryan

Almond Technical Achievement Award Winners

• 2024 – Dr. Brent Holtz
• 2023 - Wes Asai
• 2022 - Paul Lum
• 2021 – Ken Stevenson