The official Closing ceremonies of the 7th World Potato Congress (WPC) at Christchurch, New Zealand, were highlighted by the presentation of the triennial Industry Awards. The awards recognize outstanding personal contribution and leadership, related to development and progress of the global potato industry.
The awards were presented by World Potato Congress Inc. President and CEO, Allan Parker, and Awards Committee Chair, Douglas Harley. Four individuals were presented with symbolic plaques to commemorate the occasion.
The 2009 award recipients are Mr. Ron Gall, New Zealand;Mr Gregg Halverson, United States;Mr. Hardev Singh Sangha, India;and Mr. Joop N. Stet, The Netherlands.
The awards were presented by World Potato Congress Inc. President and CEO, Allan Parker, and Awards Committee Chair, Douglas Harley. Four individuals were presented with symbolic plaques to commemorate the occasion.
The 2009 award recipients are Mr. Ron Gall, New Zealand;Mr Gregg Halverson, United States;Mr. Hardev Singh Sangha, India;and Mr. Joop N. Stet, The Netherlands.
