The Poultry Service Industry Award is presented annually at the PSIW in recognition of outstanding service to the industry. The list of past award recipients is impressive – the dedication and contribution of these individuals have made the poultry industry what it is today. The Lifetime Achievement Award was added in 2015 to honour individuals who have played an integral role in advancing the poultry industry in Western Canada and celebrates their long-term commitment and unwavering dedication to the industry.
Poultry Service Award |
Lifetime Achievement |
2022 Tennille Knezacek | 2022 Scott Gillingham |
2021 Jeremy Vaandrager | 2021 Ken Severson |
2020 Dion Loose | 2020 Gary Hall |
2019 Nancy Fischer | 2019 Bob Kowalchuck |
2018 Clarence Janzen | 2018 Dr. Henry Classen |
2017 Randy Kurulak | 2017 Ken Rice |
2016 Carol Brown | 2016 Craig Mackie |
2015 Dr. Victoria Bowes | 2015 Sunny Mak |
2014 Dr. Bill Cox | |
2013 Frank Robinson | |
2012 Paul McCartan | |
2011 Al Richards | |
2010 Martin Dyck | |
2009 Carlyle Bennett | |
2008 John Deshoux | |
2007 Fred Dawkins | |
2006 Henry Van Zeggelaar | |
2005 John Petkau | |
2004 Craig Riddell D.V.M. | |
2002 Keith Garner | |
2001 Ken Rice | |
2000 C.W. (Bill) Herbert | |
1999 Keith McMillan | |
1998 Ken Darlington | |
1997 Sid Carter | |
1996 Gerry Patsula | |
1995 Rod Chernos | |
1994 Henry Classen (Ph.D) | |
1993 Peter Wiebe | |
1992 Maynard “Duke” West | |
1991 Dr. Jim Hanson | |
1990 Asger Olesen | |
1989 Lyle G. Noel | |
1988 George M. Matsuba |