Outstanding Pork Service Award
Hall of Fame Checkoff
The Checkoff Hall of Fame Award recognizes exceptional work by an individual who has advocated and supported the fundamental efforts of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association through the pork checkoff program. The service award winner encourages profitability and sustainability of Nebraska’s Pork Industry and serves as a positive voice and leader within the industry.
Reynold Vering, Howells 2015
Elwyn Fitzke, Glenvil 2014
Jim Ensz, Beatrice 2013
Posthumously: George Baumert, Howells (NPPA Board Proclamation) 2013
Gerald Schmidt, Plymouth 2012
Zimmerman Hog Farms, Beatrice 2011
Bill Luckey, Columbus 2010
Dave Hansen, Hartington 2009
Alden Zuhlke, Brunswick 2008
Joy Philippi, Bruning 2007
Outstanding Pork Service Award
Hall of Fame Voluntary Checkoff
The Voluntary Checkoff Hall of Fame Award recognizes exceptional work by an individual who actively advocates for Nebraska’s pork producers on a number of key issues including trade, food safety, environment and animal health. These award winners have served as a voice on state, domestic and international policy to ensure that Nebraska pork production continues.
Wortman Family Farms, Creighton 2014
Thomas Livestock Company, Broken Bow 2013
The Maschhoffs, Carlyle, IL 2012
Wilke Farms, Stanton 2011
Waldo Genetics, DeWitt 2010
Wiechman Pig Company, Fremont 2009
Diamond Farms, Fremont 2008
Jim Pillen, Columbus 2007