Two awards, a cheque and a new executive.
All that was part of the recent Ontario Pork Congress annual general meeting.
The 2014 Pork Industry Leadership Award went to OMAFRA Swine Specialist Douglas Richards.
It's awarded annually to an individual who has given freely of his or her time and provided distinguished service to the Ontario Pork Industry and community.
The Lyle Heldmann Award recognizes grace under pressure as a participant in the OPC Bacon Maker Classic.
This year's winner is Grace Robinson, daughter of Jeff and Erin Robinson of Walton.
The OPIC Hog Jog Committee presented a 42 thousand dollar cheque from this year's event to Wellspring Stratford.
The new Ontario Pork Congress Executive includes President Christine Schoonderwoerd and Past President Frank Hogervorst.
Vice-Presidents are Blair Cressman and Joe Dwyer.
Chris Crump is treasurer, Kirk McLean's the Secretary.
The two Ontario Pork Congress Directors-at-Large for 2014 are Jim Donaldson and Meghan Kirkpatrick.
