Established in 2005, the AACCI Applied Research Award is presented for a significant body of distinguished contributions to the application of science in the cereals area.

The methodologies, applications, products, and processes developed by the applicant must have a clear and sustained record of adoption and / or commercialisation and must have contributed positively to the development of science and knowledge of relevance to the cereal / food industry.

Barry McCleary is this year’s proud recipient of the Applied Research Award.

Our photo shows Bernie Bruinsma (Former Chair of the Board of Directors AACCI) presenting the Applied Research Award to Prof Barry McCleary at the AACCI Annual Meeting in Baltimore