The Iowa Pork Producers Association selected Dr. John U. Thomson, dean at the Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and AASV member, as the recipient of the 2006 Honorary Master Pork Producer Award. The award is given annually for outstanding service to advance the pork industry in Iowa. It is the highest award bestowed by the association. Dr. Thomson received the award during the Iowa Pork Congress banquet on Wednesday, January 24.