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Legenday dairy industry leaders were recognized for their contribution at a Wednesday evening “dinner with the stars” at World Dairy Expo. This year’s recipients are: the 2009 Dairy Woman of the Year- Daphne Holterman, Watertown, Wisconsin; the 2009 Industry Person of the Year – Maurice Core, Columbus, Ohio; the 2009 World Dairy Expo Dairyman of the Year – David Hileman, Tyrone, Pennsylvania; and the 2009 International Person of the Year – Dr. Jan Philipsson, Uppsala, Sweeden.
“These four legendary leaders have been hitting home runs for the world-wide dairy cattle industry,” says World Dairy Expo General Manager Mark Clarke. “They have created dairy records that will be hard for future producers to beat. We are proud to honor them for being the vision and support that keep this industry strong.”
Thanks to Lisa Behnke for the photo!