Steve Lewis, Chief Science Officer for POET, received the Award of Excellence at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop in St. Louis, Mo. on Wednesday, June 27. The Award was established in 2000 to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the fuel ethanol industry through their research, technical advisory and/or development activities.

Lewis brings 22 years of experience in industrial biotechnology to POET where his primary focus is on continued production advances in dry grind ethanol plants. In addition to his role leading development in innovative processes for the starch to ethanol business, Lewis contributes to POET's research in scientific process innovation and invention related to the company's interests in cellulosic ethanol as well as new product and process development beyond ethanol.

"Steve's accomplishments have had a tremendous impact not only at POET, but across the entire fuel ethanol industry," states Jeff Broin, CEO of POET. "He's very deserving of this award and we would like to congratulate him on his success."

About POET
POET, the largest dry mill ethanol producer in the United States, is an established leader in the biorefining industry through project development, design and construction, research and development, plant management, and marketing. Formerly known as Broin, the 20-year old company currently operates 20 production facilities in the United States with seven more in construction or under development. The company produces and markets more than one billion gallons of ethanol annually. For more information, go to http://www.poetenergy.com.

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