Trimpe
In 1996, Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business established the Adrian Trimpe Distinguished Service Award in the memory of Adrian Trimpe, the food marketing program's founding chairperson. This award is given to individuals who have dedicated extraordinary time and effort to the improvement and enrichment of the program and its students.
- Bob Samples, Executive-In-Residence and Faculty Specialist I, Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing Program, WMU (2023)
- Dr. Frank M. Gambino, Director Emeritus, Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing Program, WMU (2022)
- Dr. Mushtaq Luqmani, Professor Emeritus, Marketing, WMU (2021)
- John S. Phillips, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Global Go-To-Market, PepsiCo (2021)
- Larry Pierce, Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, SpartanNash (2019)
- Art F. Sebastian, General Manager, Groceryshop (2018)
- Craig Jacobi, Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Constellation Brands (2017)
- Tom Zatina, President, McLane Foodservice, (2016)
- Dave Jones, Vice President, Industry Initiatives, Kellogg Company (2015)
- Marvin G. Imus, B.S.78, Industry Consultant in in-store technology, Paw Paw Shopping Center
- Steve Sholtes, U.S. Country Manager, Advantage International (2013)
- Stephen Holdiman (2012)
- Phil McGrath (2011)
- Larry Harding (2009)
- Andrew Brogowicz (2007)
- Joy Nicholas (2006)
- Jim McGreal (2005)
- Patrick L. Mitchell (2004)
- Ted File (2001)
- Arnold Langbo (2000)
- Craig Sturken (1999)
- Ed Buron (1998)
- Pat Quinn (1997)
- Bill Haynes (1996)
- Richard Neschich (1996)