Each year, the Wisconsin Pork Association recognizes an outstanding individual at the Wisconsin State Fair to receive the Hall of Fame award. The recipient of this award has demonstrated a long-time commitment to the open and junior swine shows at the Wisconsin State Fair and has developed and sustained a quality breeding program.

WPA is currently accepting nominations for an individual worthy of this award. Please submit your nominations by June 1st, 2023, by filling out the form below or by emailing wppa@wppa.org. Nominations should include the person’s name, contact information, and background that relates to the swine industry.

WSF Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Past Hall of Fame Recipients:

1992 – John Wollin, Lake Mills

1993 – James Walsh, Beloit

1994 – Lyle Nelson, Oregon

1995 – Don Lang, Beloit

1996 – Gerald McElroy, Pardeeville

1997 – Earl Skalitzky, Waterloo

1998 – Bob Grenawalt, Beloit

1999 – LaVern & Marilyn Weller, Dwight, Illinois

2000 – Schuster Brothers, Berlin

2001 – Ralph Wilson, Burlington

2002 – James Furlong, Jr., Watertown

2003 – William Schomberg, La Crosse

2004 – Mike & Donna Lindow, Chili

2005 – Wayne Fowler, Cuba City

2006 – George Holst, Trevor

2007 – Francis Fahey, Belleville

2008 – David Gill, Platteville

2009 – Gary Brewer, Albany

2010 – Paul George, Evansville

2011 – Alan Butts, Evansville

2012 – Erv Nuttleman, Bangor

2013 – Roger Guse, Whitehall

2014 – Dennis Jeffers, Poplar Grove, IL

2015 – Bill Clothier, Clinton

2016 – Charles Schmaling Family, Delavan

2017 – Hilman Schroeder, Sauk City

2018 – Thomas Knauer, Avalon

2019 – Gary & Diann Skalitzky, Waterloo

2020 – WSF Cancelled

2021 – Todd Brewer, Albany

2022 – Bob Ellingson, Poplar Grove, IL

If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Wisconsin Pork Association via email at wppa@wppa.org or call 608-723-7551.