TUCKER, GA. – The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) put out the call for applications for the Young Leaders Under 30 Award.

The initiative seeks out young industry professionals who work in producing and processing poultry and meat or in the production of animal food and pet food.

Winners of the award will receive education for further training in each person’s respective industry, giving them a chance to see the latest technology in the industry.

Applicants have until Oct. 1 to apply for the program. IPPE stated that only two nominations can come from a single-member organization. A panel of industry professionals will review the applications, and award recipients will be notified of the winners by Oct. 10.

Along with free access to the show, recipients receive IPPE-assigned complimentary hotel accommodations for two nights and access to all complimentary educational programs offered at IPPE.

Young Leaders will also have a VIP tour of the trade show floor, breakfast with a keynote speaker, a plaque recognizing their selection as a “Young Leader” that will be presented in the Discovery Zone on the Expo floor and complimentary registration to the 2024 and 2025 IPPE.

More information about the program can be found here.

The 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), will be held in Atlanta Jan. 30- Feb. 1.