Dr. Tim Rademacher, University of Vermont’s Proctor Maple Research Center Director of Scientific Research, received the International Maple Syrup Institute’s (IMSI) President’s Award at the 2025 Innov’ACER Conference.

The Innov’ACER Conference, co-hosted by IMSI and Centre ACER, is an annual event that brings together leaders from across the maple sector to discuss innovations and collaborations in the industry as well as determine priorities for research and development. 

Initiated in 2017, the IMSI President’s Award is given each year to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to IMSI’s goals and the field of maple. In 2025, IMSI’s outgoing president Martin Désilets awarded a single President’s Award to Tim Rademacher. In his award speech, Martin highlighted Tim’s commitment to advancing the science of maple, his involvement in supporting the industry’s sustainable development, and his efforts to collaborate across borders and regions. 

The University of Vermont is honored to celebrate Tim’s achievement and dedication to advancing maple research in Vermont and beyond.