In 2018, the Oklahoma Pork Council Excellence Award was established to recognize those pork producers who have made the daily work of raising pigs more than just a job, but a passionate calling to take care of their animals and the people around them. This award covers all sectors of pork production, and it rewards those outstanding producers who excel in at least one of Oklahoma Pork’s four strategic intentions.

Hugo Hidalgo Pacheco began his career with The HANOR Company in 2016 as part of the T.N. Visa Program. After first working for HANOR in North Carolina, Hugo transitioned to farms in Mooreland, Oklahoma, where he has gained extensive experience across the business for the past decade.

Hugo served as a department head and a farm manager before being named compliance manager for the company’s Oklahoma operations. As compliance manager, Hugo oversees adherence to production practices, employee compliance with PQA+ standards, and fulfillment of animal well-being standards. In this role, Hugo is a constant encourager of everyone on the team.

He is known among his HANOR colleagues for being proactive, dedicated, and humble. Thanks to Hugo’s commitment to thorough education and employee support, HANOR has elevated its performance standards and adherence to PQA+ standards during his tenure. Congratulations Hugo for your example of excellence in Oklahoma’s pork industry! Click the embedded video above, or click here to watch Hugo's heartwarming award video that debuted at the 2025 Oklahoma Pork Congress!