When deemed appropriate by our board of directors, the Oklahoma Pork Council presents a career achievement recognition known as the Golden Pig Award. This accolade is reserved for leaders who exhibit a longstanding example of character, knowledge, and dedication within pork production. For 2025, two producers who recently finished their distinguished pork production careers were presented the Golden Pig Award at last month's Oklahoma Pork Congress.

Raised in Colcord, Oklahoma, Jeremy Dickinson’s passion for production agriculture was ignited through a multi-generational family connection to farming. He began his pork industry career more than 25 years ago, with an emphasis on animal performance and animal welfare.

During his tenure at Tyson Foods, Jeremy played a key role in enhancing pork production through innovation, efficiency, and people-focused leadership. Recently retiring from his most recent role as Tyson’s Vice President of Live Hogs, Jeremy has dedicated his professional life to advancing the swine industry while navigating complex operational challenges. He is known for having a heart for doing good work alongside great people, with a decades-long commitment to his family and community.

Although Jeremy has moved into a new chapter of life, he remains committed to continued progress within pork production and supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders. The Oklahoma Pork Council thanks Jeremy Dickinson for many years of hard work and leadership in Oklahoma's swine industry. We will continue to highlight our 2025 award winners for the next few weeks, but click here to check out the full list if you were not able to join us at August's Oklahoma Pork Congress!