Clifton Meloan Award
KLEA Clifton Meloan Annual Award
The Kansas Laboratory Education Association’s, “Clifton Meloan Award” is presented Annually to associates and constituents of the State of Kansas who, in a given year, are recognized for supporting the mission statement of the KLEA, and for “Extraordinary Service and Dedication to the Association and the Scientific Laboratory Field within the state of Kansas”
About Clifton E. Meloan

Dr. Clifton E. Meloan, Ph.D., Purdue University 1957, Has taught analytical chemistry at Kansas State University since 1959, During this period, he has authored or co-authored 10 books and more than 80 papers. His research interests include Solvent Extractions, Pesticide Metabolites, Heavy Metals in Foods, Odor analysis, and Forensic Evidence Analysis. Dr. Meloan is currently professor Emeritus, Kansas State University, Department of Chemistry in Manhattan, KS
Award Winners
Michelle Probasco
2023
Dale South
2022
Pace Analytical Services
2019
- 2018 – Anka Jucan
- 2017 – Sean Hadley & Mike Russell
- 2016 – Katy Gondring
- 2015 – Scott Ward
- 2014– Haynes Equipment
- 2013 – DeWayne McAllister
- 2011 – Tony Holt
- 2010 – Kim Johnson
- 2009 – Charles Klingler
- 2008 – Kevin Menning
- 2007 – Scott Craig
- 2006 – Michael Bader
- 2005 – Peggy Pearman
- 2004 – Carolyn Woodhead
- 2003 – Rod Philo
- 2002 – Kathy Windham
- 2001 – Robert Nichols
- 2000 – Jack McKenzie & Aurora Shields
- 1999 – Richard Strecker
- 1998 – Dr. Steve Galitzer
- 1997 – Steve DeHart
- 1996 – Dr. Clifton Meloan