Al Christian Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Association of Swine Records presented its first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award to Al Christian of Ames, Iowa, at the 2010 World Pork Expo, in recognition of his contributions to the swine industry worldwide.
Darrell Anderson and Mike Paul of the NSR, Jack Wall, CEO of Certified Pedigreed Swine, and Amy Smith, secretary of the American Berkshire Association presented Christian, who retired from the Iowa State University Swine Teaching Farm after 50 years there, with a plaque. Watch this video of NSR's Mike Paul announcing the award, as well as tributes to Christian from ISU's Tom Baas and Michgan State University's Al Snedegar.
The FIRST National Association of Swine Records Lifetime Achievement Award could not have gone to a more deserving person. Congratulations Al, your contributions to the industry and its youth can not be measured. You have touched the lives of countless, young and mature! We are proud to be called your friend!
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