Irving B. Weber Award Distinguished Award For Total Quality Excellence– presented by Quality Chekd (International Co-op of Independent Dairy Processors 35+ companies) for superior performance in: Production quality Leadership Customer Satisfaction Business Ethics Winner: 2008, 2002, 2001, 1994, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989 Finalist: 2005, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1993, 1988, 1987 Wayne Gingrich Award for Plant Quality Excellence– presented to the single best production plant by Quality Chekd (International Co-op of Independent Dairy Processors – 60 plus plants) for an individual plant’s superior performance in: Finished Product Quality Food Safety Quality Systems and Plant Operations and integrity Winner: 2003, 2001, 1999, 1993 Finalist 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1995, 1994, 1993 Packer of the Year for the Minute Maid Company Winner: 1997 This was the only year of the award