Eligibility:
1. Award may be given to an individual or family.
2. Nominee must be over 40 years of age.
3. Must be actively engaged in pork production in Nebraska as an owner, operator, contract producer, farm manager, or employee.
Selection Criteria:
1. Contributions to the Nebraska pork industry through leadership, management, education, research, or operational excellence; adoption of progressive pork production practices.
2. Contributions to NPPA through leadership, committee or Board service, event participation, and volunteerism.
3. Contributions to community and civic service.
4. Other awards or recognitions related to pork production and agriculture.
5. PQA Plus certification and environmental stewardship record, if applicable.
Selected by: Awards Committee