IPPA accepts nominations

The Illinois Pork Producers Association is seeking award nominations for the 2020 Illinois Pork Expo.

The award for Family of the Year honors a pork producing family who has contributed to the long-term success of the industry through leadership and pork promotion on the local and state level. The award for Distinguished Service recognizes an individual who has contributed to the long-term success of the pork industry in Illinois. This individual may be directly involved in pork production or a member of a related industry/business.

A new animal caregiver recognition has been created to honor those who exhibit outstanding work ethic in the barn and exceptional care to their animals. This individual may be a barn/production manager, farrowing specialist and more. Boehringer Ingelheim is the official sponsor of this award.

Submit nominations by email to jennifer@ilpork.com by Oct 25th with a brief description.