The OFPA is proud to be affiliated with the International Association of Food Protection (IAFP). The IAFP is a member-based association of more than 4,500 food safety professionals committed to Advancing Food Safety Worldwide® by providing a forum to exchange information on protecting the food supply.

As an Affiliate of the IAFP, the OFPA has been recognized in the past several times.

Affiliate Awards

Affiliates share in the excitement of the International Association’s Annual Meeting by participating in committee meetings, social events, symposia, networking, and the Awards Banquet. Several Affiliate Awards are presented annually to recognize Affiliate organizations for their accomplishments and for contributing to the mission of the International Association.

2024 Affiliate Member Education Award

Awarded to the Affiliate contributing to the education of its members with a technical meeting(s), conference(s), webinar(s), and/or workshop(s) pertinent to the interests of its membership with regard to food protection/safety.

2023 Affiliate Communications Materials Award

Awarded to the Affiliate distributing high-quality communication materials to their general membership on a regular basis with informative content and attractive layout.

2023 Affiliate Membership Achievement Award

Awarded to an Affiliate demonstrating progressive and innovative plans and ideas to recruit new members to join its Affiliate organization and retain current members.

Best Overall Affiliate Meeting Award

Awarded to the Affiliate hosting a comprehensive meeting addressing a wide range of food safety topics.

C. B. Shogren Memorial Award

Awarded to the Affiliate demonstrating exceptional overall achievement in promoting the mission of the International Association for Food Protection.

Affiliate Member Education Award

Awarded to the Affiliate contributing to the education of its members with a technical meeting(s), conference(s), webinar(s), and/or workshop(s) pertinent to the interests of its membership with regard to food protection/safety.

Affiliate Communication Materials Award

Awarded to the Affiliate distributing high-quality communication materials to their general membership on a regular basis with informative content and attractive layout.

Affiliate Membership Achievement Award

Awarded to an Affiliate demonstrating progressive and innovative plans and ideas to recruit new members to join its Affiliate organization and retain current members.

Certificate of Merit Awards

Awarded to IAFP Members who have been active in both their Affiliate and the International Association for Food Protection and have shown support for the ideals and objectives of the International Association.

Affiliate Scholarships

Awarded to IAFP Members who have been active in both their Affiliate and the International Association for Food Protection and have shown support for the ideals and objectives of the International Association.

IAFP Award Recipients

See a list of our previous IAFP Award Recipients.

YearAward Title(s)
2018Affiliate Communications Materials Awards
Affiliate Membership Achievement Award
2011C.B. Shogren Memorial Award
2010C.B. Shogren Memorial Award
2009C.B. Shogren Memorial Award
2008Affiliate Communication Materials Award
2007Affiliate Membership Achievement Award
2006Affiliate Communication Materials Award
2005C.B.Shogren Memorial Award
Award of Merit (Judy Greig, Michael Brodsky)
2004C.B.Shogren Memorial Award
2003C.B.Shogren Memorial Award
2002Maurice Weber Laboritorian Award (Mansel Griffiths)
1999Fellows Award for Past President (Michael Brodsky)
Honorary Life Membership (Michael Brodsky)
Black Pearl Award for Sustaining Corporate Member (Caravelle Foods)
1998C.B.Shogren Memorial Award
Haverland Citation Award (Anna Lammerding)
1997Affiliate Education Conference

Gordon Hayburn is honored with the “Lifetime Achievement Honourary Award” for his extensive knowledge and mentorship in Food Safety. Gordon’s philosophy that “Shared Knowledge Is Power” truly encapsulates the spirit of our community.