The Iowa Pork Producers Association honors Individuals as the State’s Top Pork Promoters. The nominees and state winners were announced at the Iowa Pork Congress in late January. Three women from across Iowa were nominated for the state Belle Ringer Award. Each was recognized for the key role she plays in her county pork producer organization. Among those honored is Jaelyn Hesseltine from Washington. She has served on the Washington County Pork Producers (WCPP) board of directors for three years, including as vice president and president. She strives to keep all members better informed about activities. She led the effort to organize volunteers for the Iowa Pork Tent during the 2023 Iowa State Fair; opened a WCPP Instagram account and posts about the industry; grilled at local events; and helped with presenting pork facts to attendees at the annual Golf for Injured Veterans Everywhere Foundation outing in Riverside. Hesseltine was named the winner of the state Belle Ringer award, presented by IPPA.