The Meat Industry Hall of Fame presented by National Provisioner magazine The Meat Industry Hall of Fame presented by National Provisioner magazine

Celebrating Industry Excellence in Business Leadership & Community Service

Meat and poultry production have been a primary component of North American agricultural productivity and a bedrock of our security and economic might. The business of meat and poultry, from our farms and ranches to the world’s tables, has provided many of our communities with robust economic activity, millions of jobs, and a legacy of accomplishment and progress.

The Meat Industry Hall of Fame (MIHOF) originated in 2009 to enshrine the leaders and legends whose visions, skills, and dedication have shaped and sustained our industry. The National Provisioner, a media brand established in 1891 to serve the business needs of meat, poultry, seafood, and other protein processors, administers and organizes MIHOF, along with support from the MIHOF Board of Trustees.

All members of the meat and poultry industry are welcome to submit nominations. Existing MIHOF members and the MIHOF Board of Trustees then vote to select each year’s class of inductees. The industry celebrates each year’s class of inductees at an annual industry event, where The National Provisioner hosts a reception and induction ceremony.

This annual reception will celebrate the Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductees in person during the AAMP American Convention of Meat Processors & Suppliers’ Exhibition in Kansas City, MO.

During the reception on July 25, select inductees will explore the industry’s recent advancements and provide insight into what they believe will propel the meat and poultry industries forward. The National Provisioner invites you to join us in commemorating these leaders with our industry’s highest honor and recognizing the meat and poultry industry as the leading sector of North American food production.

A group of Meat Industry Hall of Fame winners displaying their awards

Discover the Meat Industry Hall of Fame Legends

Meet all the inductees going back to the Hall of Fame’s inception in 2009. The contributions these leaders have made to the meat and poultry industry qualify them as true titans. We applaud their innovations, business successes, and the positive impacts they’ve made on their communities.

Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Inductee Roundtable Webinar

Watch the Class of 2022 Acceptance Speeches

You can still view acceptance speeches from the Class of 2022 if you missed them! The honorees share their career highlights, speak about what their induction means to them, and provide advice to young professionals just launching their own careers in the meat and poultry industry.

A demonstration at Quality Show

Elevate Your Brand’s Presence and Influence

Sponsoring the 2024 Meat Industry Hall of Fame amplifies your brand's commitment to exceptional leadership. Our exclusive reception will afford you the opportunity to rub shoulders with industry leaders, showcase your brand, and solidify your position among the top players in the meat and poultry sector.