David Neuberger II Core Values Award
The David Neuberger II Core Values Award is given to individuals who, in all aspects of their work, family, and community life best exhibit the core values of PIPESTONE – Integrity, Caring, Commitment, Growth, and Teamwork.
Designated for those employed by PIPESTONE, this award recognizes employees whose specialized contributions to the mission have made a significant, innovative, and sustainable impact on the success of the company and the farmers they serve. Only one recipient will be awarded
each year.
The David Neuberger II Core Values Award recipient will receive a $5,000 cash award.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently employed with PIPESTONE
- Minimum of five years experience working specifically with Pipestone Management
CRITERIA:
Nominees will be considered based on the following criteria:
- Understanding of and commitment to PIPESTONE’s Core Values
- Service to agriculture and the mission of PIPESTONE – Helping Famers Today Create the Farms of Tomorrow
- Involvement in agriculture, teaching, and continued professional development
SELECTION PROCESS:
Nominations will be reviewed and a selection will be made by a designated committee comprised of at least one individual from Pipestone Holdings Board of Directors.
Nominations are due by October 1, 2024, and may be submitted by any PIPESTONE employee.
For more information, please contact:
Nicole Paulsen, VP of Human Resources
(507) 825-7939 | nicole.paulsen@pipestone.com
Meet the Award Recipients
2023 Award Recipient
Mark Uilk
Site Manager
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2022 Award Recipient
Monte Hickman
Special Projects Manager
2021 Award Recipient
Nicole Paulsen
VP of Human Resources
2020 Award Recipient
Jenna Hauglid
Nutrition & Procurement Supervisor
2019 Award Recipient
Joe Hadley
Site Manager
2018 Award Recipient
Dan Hanson
Director of FarmTeam
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2017 Award Recipient
Dr. Bryan Myers
Swine Vet
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2016 Award Recipient
Brian Kroeger
Site Manager
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2015 Award Recipient
Joe Van Moer
Regional Production Manager
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2014 Award Recipient
Paul Ramsbey
Director of Air Filtration
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2013 Award Recipient
Troy Woelber
VP of Sow Farms
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2012 Award Recipient
Steve Kruse
Regional Production Director