Herbert Stone, president of Redwood City-based Tragon Corporation, is noted for extraordinary professional accomplishments and volunteer leadership positions in the food science industry. His marketing research and sensory testing company has conducted business in more than 25 countries. Dr. Stone, a fellow and past president with the Institute of Food Technologists, has more than 130 publications, 6 patents, and is an associate editor of the Journal of Food Science. He is also an adjunct and visiting professor in China and accompanied the UC Davis chancellor there as part of a special delegation. He is being honored with a 2006 “outstanding alumni” Award of Distinction.

Carol Cooper, a 38-year member of the Department of Food Science and Technology, has helped countless food science majors complete their academic requirements, prepare for careers and graduate school, and obtain scholarships and internships. She began her career at UC Davis as the department’s librarian and became staff undergraduate academic advisor. She has received numerous awards for her outstanding commitment to students, including the UC Davis Staff Assembly “Citation for Excellence,” the CA&ES Walker Award for Outstanding College Advising, and the Outstanding Staff Advisor Award from the Academic Peer Advising Program. Cooper is also a member of the Institute of Food Technologists, which has presented her with two major awards. She is being honored with the 2006 “outstanding staff” Award of Distinction.