Nominations close April 18 for NBJ business achievement awards

Jon Benninger

April 16, 2024

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Nominations close April 18 for the annual NBJ business achievement awards presented by Nutrition Business Journal. Winners will appear in NBJ’s annual awards issue and will be recognized at the NBJ Summit July 29 to August 1 at Terranea Resort in Ranch Palos Verdes, Calif.

Nominations can be submitted in the following categories: 

  • Management Achievement 

  • Efforts on Behalf of the Industry 

  • Mission & Philanthropy 

  • Stewardship & Sustainability 

  • Supply Chain Transparency 

  • Science & Innovation 

  • Education 

  • Leadership & Growth: Emerging Brand (<$15M) 

  • Leadership & Growth: Scaling Brand ($15M - $75M) 

  • Leadership & Growth: Established Brand (>$75M) 

Nominations can be submitted by clicking here. Winners are determined by NBJ’s editorial advisory board. 

Last year’s winners were: 

  • MaryRuth's Organics, Established Company Leadership and Growth Award 

  • Gainful, Scaling Company Leadership and Growth Award 

  • Planet FWD, Emerging Company Leadership and Growth Award 

  • Lief Labs, Management Achievement Award 

  • Women in Nutraceuticals (WIN), Efforts on Behalf of Industry Award 

  • Nuritas, Science and Innovation Award 

  • WishGarden Herbs, Supply Chain Integrity Award 

  • dōTERRA Mission and Philanthropy Award 

  • Native Botanicals, Stewardship Award 

  • INICIVOX, Education Award 

Nutrition Business Journal is part of the New Hope Network at Informa and has been producing proprietary data and business insights for the nutrition industry since 1996.  

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Jon Benninger

Jon Benninger

Informa

Jon Benninger is vice president and market leader at Informa Markets. He focuses on the strategic direction and growth of the SupplySide portfolio, which includes SupplySide West, SupplySide East, Natural Products Insider and Food & Beverage Insider. He coordinates with leaders of the other Informa health and nutrition events and brands, including Natural Products Expo West, Vitafoods, Food ingredients, Nutrition Capital Network, Nutrition Business Journal and MarketReady Insights.

Benninger joined the company in 1995 as the founding editor of the company’s first trade magazine for the nutrition industry. In his free time, Jon loves to cook for family and friends; if you are ever in Phoenix and want to enjoy a meal, all you must do is choose a country, region, or city, and Jon will cook it for you.

Jon Benninger

VP & Market Leader – SupplySide

Summary

  • Helped launch the SupplySide business in 1995.

  • Active in industry associations and initiatives and leads strategic partnerships for SupplySide.

  • Cares deeply about supply chain, quality, and innovation issues that drive industry growth and success.

Awards

  • ABC Mark Blumenthal Community Builder Award, 2018

  • Vitamin Angels Grateful Acknowledgement for Supporting Global Children’s Health, 2018

  • AHPA Visionary Award, 2014

  • NPA Industry Champion Award, 2014

  • CRN Crystal Apple Award for Industry Leadership, 2010

Current Volunteer Positions

  • Board Chair and Board Trustee, Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine)

  • Founder and Board Representative, Nutrition Advisory Council, Sonoran University of Health Sciences

  • Director’s Circle, American Botanical Council (ABC)

  • Communications Committee, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)

  • Communications & Media Outreach Committee, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)

  • Company Council, International Association of Dietary Supplement Associations (IADSA)

  • Mentor, Women In Nutraceuticals

Past Volunteer Positions

  • President, Dietary Supplement Education Alliance, 2006 – 2008

  • Board of Directors, Dietary Supplement Education Alliance, 2001 – 2006

  • Board of Directors, Citizens for Health, 1999 – 2001

Speaker Credentials

  • "Trends in the US Market for Healthy and Functional Foods and Ingredients, Hi-Japan, Tokyo, 2019

  • “Trends Overview for Japanese Delegation to Natural Products Expo West” Anaheim, CA, 2019

  • “China: Impossible to Ignore” UNPA Member Retreat, Charleston SC, 2019

  • “Trends Overview for Japanese Delegation to Natural Products Expo West” Anaheim, CA, 2018

  • “Nutrition Industry Overview” US-China Business Exchange Dinner, Anaheim CA, 2018

  • “Industry Outlook: Market & Key Factors” National Enzyme Annual Meeting, Branson, MO, 2017

  • “State of the Human Dietary Supplement Industry” NASC Annual Conference, Austin, TX, 2016

  • “Consumer Concerns of Safety & Efficacy in Supplements” UNPA Member Retreat, Hawaii, 2016

  • “Nutrition, Health and Wellness Trends” Cactus IFT Meeting, Phoenix AZ, 2013

  • “Key Industry Events & Media in the US Market” World Ayurveda Congress, Bangalore, India, 2010

  • “Trends in the Dietary Supplement Industry” Pacific Technology Exchange, Los Angeles, 2010

  • “Succeeding in the US Market for Healthy Products” 4th Nutraceutical Summit, Mumbai, India, 2008

  • “Selling to the US Health Food Industry” Keynote Address, ANIPRON, Mexico City, 2007

  • 1997 – present: moderator/host at SupplySide events

  • 1997 – present: Frequent host/moderator of industry conference sessions, panel discussions & town halls

Resides in

  • Phoenix, AZ

Education

  • Arizona State University, B.A Journalism, 1991

Contact

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