FEMA’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a recognition opportunity created by the Board of Governors to spotlight individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to FEMA and the flavor industry over an extensive career. The award is intended to celebrate professionals who firmly commit to FEMA’s mission stewardship and are highly regarded as role models and mentors to industry colleagues.
2025 Honoree
Louie D’Amico
President of Taste and Wellbeing
Givaudan
Louie D’Amico has over 35+ years of experience in the flavor industry, serving most recently as President of Givaudan's Taste and Wellbeing division, following many senior flavor leadership roles across the Givaudan organization. During his extensive tenure, Louie has devoted a significant amount of time to advancing the flavor industry through his service and leadership at Givaudan, in addition to serving as a President and Board Member at both FEMA and the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI). Louie has been a thoughtful advocate for the flavor industry, a fierce supporter of FEMA GRAS, and a dedicated volunteer always looking to advance the interests of the flavor industry.
Louie will be honored at the Annual Leadership Conference (ALC) on May 6 in St. Petersburg, FL.
Past Award Winners
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2024: Howard Smith Jr., Virginia Dare
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2023: James Heinz, Bell Flavors & Fragrances