• 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: 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: 2009, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1993
    • Finalist: 2010, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1995, 1994, 1993

  • Harlie F. Zimmerman Award for Marketing Excellence and Best Communication of its Brand- presented by Quality Chekd for 'Best in Class' in:
    • Marketing Plan
    • Promotional Skills
    • Merchandising Programs
    • Ability to Enhance Brand Awareness
    • Finalist: 1996, 2009

  • Packer of the Year for the Minute Maid Company
  • Winner: 1997
    • This was the only year of the award