The Highest Honor
NC Pork Hall of Fame
Entry to the North Carolina Pork Council Hall of Fame is the highest honor the organization bestows. The Hall of Fame recognizes those persons with long and outstanding service to North Carolina’s pork industry and the North Carolina Pork Council.
Nomination
How to Nominate
- Long-standing contributions of the nominee to the pork industry through research, education, management and/or leadership ability to pork producing and/or agricultural organizations.
- Long-standing contributions of the nominee to the North Carolina Pork Council and involvement in its programs and events, including leadership roles and volunteer support.
- Contributions of the nominee to family and community including church/civic activities and volunteer efforts.
- Awards or special recognitions received as they relate to the nominee’s involvement in pork production and agriculture.
- PQA Plus and/or TQA certified, as well as PQA Plus site assessment if applicable.
- Nominee’s record of environmental compliance if applicable.
Email: katherine@ncpork.org
Mail: NC Pork Council, 4000 Westchase Blvd #330, Raleigh, NC 27607
Nominations may be sent at any time during the year. The deadline for consideration in the next award cycle is November 1. Word documents are also accepted.
Past Inductees
2026
Greg Brown
2025
Dexter Edwards
2024
Jimmy Pollock
2022
Bob Ivey
2021
David Gooden
2020
Deborah Johnson
2019
James E. Stocker
2018
Wilbur & Mary Earp
2017
John C. Howard, Jr.
2016
Sonny Faison
2015
Bob Swain
2014
W.G. Simmons
2013
Norman C. Denning
2012
Dr. Jim Barker
2010
L.L. Murphrey
2009
Billy Herring
2008
L. Bynum Driggers
2007
Dr. William Plummer
2006
Jack Kelley
2005
Bill Prestage
2004
George Upton
2003
Lois Britt
2002
Annabelle Fetterman
2001
Wendell Murphy
2000
Bobby Cox
1999
Thad Sharp
1998
Dr. Charles Stanislaw
1997
James W. Jackson
1996
Ottis Carroll
1996
H.D. and Jan Cornelius
1995
Dr. David Spruill
1995
Dr. Bob Jones
1994
Burrows Lundy
1993
L.B. Outlaw
1992
Jack Parker
1991
Holmes Murphy
1989
Jim Butler