Kevin Hicks, a Research Leader for the Sustainable Biofuels Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, ARS, USDA in Wyndmoor, PA was presented the Fuel Ethanol Award of Excellence at the 29th International Fuel Ethanol Workshop in St. Louis on June 11, 2013.  The award, given by BBI Incorporated, is given to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the fuel ethanol industry through their research, technical advisory and/or development activities.  Kevin has conducted research to benefit the biofuels industry for over 15 years resulting in many new publications, patents, methods, varieties of new cereal and biomass feedstocks, new biofuel processes and coproducts that have benefitted the industry. 

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