THE AWARD RECIPIENTS Black Pearl Award The Black Pearl Award is given in recognition of a company's efforts in advancing food safety and quality through consumer programs, employee relations, educational activities, adherence to standards, and support of the goals and objectives of IAFP. Mondelēz International Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by Kali Kniel (left) presented Nancy Bontempo and Frank Sabella from Mondelēz International with the Black Pearl Award. Fellow Award The IAFP Fellow Award recognizes professionals who have contributed to IAFP and its Affiliates with distinction over an extended period of time. Jianghong Meng College Park, Maryland Ruth Petran presented Jianghong Meng with the Fellow Award. 10 582 Food Protection Trends November/December