This year's Kaufman Award recipient is Dr. Mary Jane (Janie) Irwin of Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Irwin is the first woman to receive the Kaufman award, EDA's highest honor.This year's Kaufman Award recipient is Dr. Mary Jane (Janie) Irwin of Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Irwin is the first woman to receive the Kaufman award, EDA's highest honor.This year's Kaufman Award recipient is Dr. Mary Jane (Janie) Irwin of Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Irwin is the first woman to receive the Kaufman award, EDA's highest honor.