Jeff Simmons, president of Elanco, has received the prestigious 2013 Borlaug Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) Communication Award. Nominees must demonstrate an ability to communicate by written material; public presentations, and/or the use of television, radio, or other social media. Simmons was nominated by colleagues from several industry and nonprofit organizations.
The award recognizes Simmons significant contributions, including his passion about finding solutions for world hunger, CAST said. Simmons is praised for his understanding of scientific data, his enthusiasm for agricultural innovations, and his support for the organizations and companies working on food security in a hungry world.
Established in 1986 by CAST, the annual award goes to a specialist who communicates the importance of food and agricultural science to the public, policymakers, and the news media. Simmons’ noted ability to communicate credible scientific information has made him a respected expert in his field and a popular speaker at agriculture and science events, CAST said.
