The Glyn O. Phillips Prize was established in 2022 in memory of Professor Glyn O. Phillips (deceased), known as the "Father of Modern Hydrocolloid Science." It is awarded biennially at the International Hydrocolloids Conference, aiming to recognize researchers who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of polysaccharides, hydrocolloids, and related food science. Professor Shaoping Nie has long been engaged in research on the structural analysis, functional evaluation, and health regulatory mechanisms of food-derived polysaccharides, achieving a series of remarkable innovative results. In 2024, he was awarded the Glyn O. Phillips Prize. This ceremony brought together many renowned domestic and international scholars in the field of hydrocolloids. The International Hydrocolloids Society specially organized a collective presentation of commemorative medals and award certificates to the winners of 2022, 2024, and 2026 in Dalian, in recognition of their outstanding contributions and to inspire peers in the industry to forge ahead.Glyn O. Phillips

After the award ceremony, Professor Nie Shaoping delivered a keynote report titled"Bioactive Polysaccharides and Health Regulation—Structure-Function Relationships of Food-Derived Polysaccharides and Their Applications in Nutritional and Functional Foods". The report centered on the theme of bioactive polysaccharides and health regulation, systematically introduced the structural characteristics, functional activities, and application prospects of food-derived polysaccharides in nutritional and functional foods, with a particular focus on polysaccharide molecular structure, structure-activity relationships, and health regulatory mechanisms. Over a hundred experts and scholars attended the event and engaged in exchanges on related research.