Culinology Innovation Award
The Culinology® Innovation Award recognizes excellence in the development of innovative products and product lines. Winners demonstrate outstanding creativity in combining culinary arts with food science.
Award Categories
- Retail Products - Innovative consumer packaged goods
- Foodservice Products - Products developed for restaurant and foodservice
- Functional Ingredient - Innovative ingredients that enhance food products
Past Recipients
Retail Products
★ 2025
Lisa Ludwinski Sister Pie Sister Pie Book Club Pie Collection
★ 2024
Brian Loffredo, CRC® General Mills Totino's Chili Cheese Nacho Pizza Rolls
★ 2023
Paula Jessen Nestlé USA Toll House Edible Cookie Dough
★ 2022
Stephanie Sollers, CRC® Conagra Brands Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pie Bowl
★ 2021
Megan Bell Hormel Foods Hormel® Black Label® Cherrywood Bacon
★ 2020
Maggie Cataldo General Mills Totino's Totino's Pizza Rolls
Foodservice Products
★ 2025
Ernie Rodriguez, CRC® Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. Ajinomoto Simply Teriyaki Stir-Fry Sauce
★ 2024
Nate Olson, CRC® Newly Weds Foods Specialty Coatings Tempura
Functional Ingredient
★ 2025
Chris Koetke Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. AminoLean™ Leucine Enriched Amino Acid Blend
★ 2024
Michael Nestrud, CRC® Cargill EverSweet® Reb M & Reb D Zero Calorie Sweetener
Explore Our Awards
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizing leaders who have applied Culinology for at least 10 years
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RCA Pioneer Award
Honoring pioneers who have shaped the food industry through Culinology
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Culinology Expo Product Award
Attendee-voted favorite exhibitor product at the Culinology Expo
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Outstanding Achievement Award
Recognizing excellence in R&D and Culinology education
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President's Award Recipients
Awarded for significant contributions to the association or industry
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Other RCA Awards
Gary Hollemen, Founder's, and Leadership Awards
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