Past Winners

The Poultry Service Industry Award, presented annually at the PSIW, acknowledges exceptional service within the poultry sector. Our past recipients’ contributions have significantly shaped the industry. Introduced in 2015, the Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals pivotal in Western Canada’s poultry progress, honoring their enduring dedication and substantial impact.

Poultry Service Award

Lifetime Achievement

2023 David Dyble 2023  Dr. Stewart Ritchie
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