Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award Program 2026

📖 About the Program

The Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award Program encourages innovative approaches in food protection that aim to reduce or eliminate foodborne illnesses. It emphasizes the importance of local food safety and fosters public engagement in foodservice sanitation.

🎁 Benefits

Participants of the program can expect the following benefits:

• National recognition for the winning program.
• Crumbine Award plaque with a bronze medallion and engraved plate.
• Recognition of key program personnel, including:
  • Health officer
  • Program supervisor
  • Chief sanitarian
    These individuals will receive engraved Crumbine medallions.
• Program staff may receive Crumbine Award lapel pins at the discretion of the program director.
• Awards will be presented during annual meetings of:
  • International Association for Food Protection
  • National Association of County & City Health Officials
  • National Environmental Health Association
    This increases visibility and impact.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the award, the following requirements must be met:

• Local government organizations in the U.S. and Canada responsible for food protection within their jurisdictions (e.g., counties, cities, towns, townships).
• U.S. Uniformed Services and U.S. Indian Health Service area programs with local food programs are eligible.
• State, provincial, institutional, industry, and private programs are not eligible.
• All local environmental health jurisdictions are encouraged to apply, regardless of size or resources.
• Past winners may reapply five years after receiving the award.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 15 March, 2026
• To apply, visit the official application portal.
• Detailed guidelines can be found in the 2026 Crumbine Award Guidelines.

🌐 Contact Information

For more details, visit the Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award Program website.

• National recognition for the winning program.
• Crumbine Award plaque with a bronze medallion and engraved plate.
• Recognition of key program personnel, including: health officer, program supervisor, and chief sanitarian, through engraved Crumbine medallions.
• Program staff may receive Crumbine Award lapel pins at the program director’s discretion.
• Awards 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.