Sioux Falls, SD – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) celebrated leaders and advocates in the ethanol industry at its 38th annual conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The Merle Anderson Award, named for ACE’s founder, went to Rick Schwarck of Absolute Energy, LLC. ACE CEO Brian Jennings and board president Dave Sovereign, representing Golden Grain Energy, presented Schwarck with the honor. The award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the U.S. ethanol industry. Schwarck, who stepped down as CEO of Absolute Energy last year, continues as board chairman and remains active in ethanol policy, exports, and cancer and aromatics research tied to emissions and biofuels.
“I’m honored to receive an award named after Merle Anderson, a pioneer who inspired so many of us to think bigger and fight harder for ethanol,” Schwarck said. “This industry is full of people who care deeply about rural communities, cleaner air, and giving consumers fuel choices.”…