ROSEMONT, Ill. – National Dairy Council’s Dr. Greg Miller,
who serves as chief science officer, Global Dairy Platform’s nutrition sector
lead, and special counsel to the CEO on global nutrition affairs, has been
recognized with four prestigious awards and honors.
Miller has been synonymous with dairy science and nutrition
since joining National Dairy Council in 1992 on behalf of America’s dairy
farmers. His contributions have been recognized both within and outside of the
dairy industry.
Miller graduated in 1978 from Michigan State University with
a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and in 1982 earned a master’s in nutrition
(toxicology) from Pennsylvania State University. In 1986, he received a Ph.D.
in nutrition (toxicology) from Penn State.
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the ASN
Foundation presented Miller with its 2022 Industry Recognition Award,
acknowledging significant contributions to the field of nutrition science or
practice by an individual from the industry sector.
Miller also is being inducted into the ASN and ASN
Foundation Class of 2022 Fellows, one of just 14 receiving this honor. To be
inducted as a Fellow of the Society is the highest honor ASN bestows,
recognizing individuals for significant discoveries and distinguished careers
in the field of nutrition. Miller is recognized for having a significant impact
in nutrition and on his colleagues.
In addition, his alma mater also is celebrating Miller,
presenting him with the 2022 Penn State Graduate School Alumni Society Lifetime
Achievement Award. This award recognizes alumni who have achieved exceptional
success throughout their career and have demonstrated loyalty to the university
and the Penn State Alumni Association.
The Penn State Board of Trustees also presented Miller with
the Distinguished Alumni Award, the university’s highest alumni honor.
“Greg is a credible, leading voice for the U.S. dairy
industry and epitomizes the importance of leading with sound dairy research and
science,” said Barbara O’Brien, CEO of Dairy Management Inc. “While Greg has
engaged with leading health and wellness organizations across the world
throughout his distinguished career, he always maintains his passion for
farmers and proudly carries with him their story of producing nutritious food
in a responsible way.
“We congratulate Greg for these well-deserved recognitions
and thank him for being a tireless advocate for America’s dairy farmers.”