Tony Bornhorst of Shelby County was recognized with the Ohio Pork Industry Excellence Award at the 2010 Ohio Pork Congress held in Columbus on Feb. 10. Bornhorst was selected for his willingness to give his time, money and talent to the promotion of pork on a local, state and national level.

"Tony has been a great asset to the Ohio pork industry over the years. His leadership and enthusiasm has helped the Ohio pork industry succeed," says Dick Isler, executive vice president of the Ohio Pork Producers Council.

Tony and his brother, Ted, operated a farrow-to-finish operation from 1979-2009. Tony was recognized in 1988 as Pork All-American, and in 2000 Bornhorst Brothers were named the Ohio and National Environmental Stewardship Award winners. Tony's time while involved in the pork industry was a busy one. Tony is a past president of the Ohio Pork Producers Council and served on the Board for 11 years. He has also served on the Pork Congress Committee, Membership Committee, Demand Enhancement Committee, and the Swine Health Advisory Committee.

At the national level Tony has served on the National Pork Board Education Committee for four years, and attended Pork Forum for 10 years. He has also been active in political events on the national level and attended the Legislative Forum in Washington, D.C. for eight years. Tony is an Operation Main Street presenter as well.

The Pork Industry Excellence Award is given to a pork producer or pork producing family who has made an outstanding contribution to the swine industry.

For more information about this award, contact the Ohio Pork Producers Council at 800-320-7991.