Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award Program

The Samuel J. Crumbine Protection Award Program supports innovative local food protection programs in the U.S. and Canada aimed at preventing foodborne illness. Winners receive national recognition, plaques, medallions, and lapel pins, highlighting excellence in food safety and promoting public awareness of sanitation practices. The program encourages innovative approaches in food protection that reduce or eliminate foodborne illness, emphasizes the importance of local food safety, and fosters public engagement in foodservice sanitation. Awards are presented during annual meetings of the International Association for Food Protection, the National Association of County & City Health Officials, and the National Environmental Health Association, increasing visibility and impact.