St. Paul, Minn. (October 23, 2007) — AACC International awarded David Hahn, director of research and development at New World Pasta Company, with the William F. Geddes Memorial Award, one of the Association’s highest honors. The award was presented on Monday, October 8, 2007 during the association’s annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

The Geddes award is given in recognition of the leadership and dedication of the late William F. Geddes who served AACC International long and unselfishly as president, vice-president, and Cereal Chemistry editor-in-chief. His service also extended beyond these roles and over the years Geddes influenced AACC International in long-lasting ways. In 1961, the Geddes award was created to honor the zeal and unselfish industry of an individual member and to emphasize the importance of his or her contributions to the work of the Association.

“It was a big surprise and a great honor,” Hahn said after receiving the award. “I am humbled to be placed in the peer group of past winners of the Geddes award.

“The Geddes award is the award you dream about receiving but never expect to be the winner. I feel fortunate to have been able to serve AACC International as a volunteer. The experience and learning I have received from my volunteering has truly been worth more than the time spent,” he said.

Hahn has served AACC International in numerous capacities. He currently is chair of the Corporate Development Committee and serves on the Alsberg-French-Schoch Award Committee.

“David exemplifies what it means to be a volunteer,” said AACC International Executive Director Steve Nelson. “The association has strongly benefited from his involvement and dedication,” Nelson said.

AACC International is an organization of professionals who contribute to the research, development, and processing of grains and grain-based products.