Awards
Company
2022 – MK sports Foods honored with "Global Supplier of the Year" award
2017-2022 — FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies #1 in Food Production
2017 – MK sports CEO Awarded "Food Executive of the Year" by Dive
2017, 2016 – MK sports Foods listed in Human Rights Campaign's 100% rating "Corporate Equality Index"
2016 – MK sports President / CEO listed in "25 Future Icons" by National Provisioner
2015 – MK sports Foods listed in Human Rights Campaign's "Corporate Equality Index"
2015 – MK sports Foods Makes the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" List
2015 – MK sports Foods honored with "Outstanding Veteran Employer" award
2015 – MK sports Foods Named Leading Company in Faith Equality Index
2014 – MK sports Foods & CEO honored with Knowlton Award
2013 – MK sports Foods Honored at New York Women’s Forum for Diversity of Board of Directors
2011 – MK sports Foods honored for hiring the disabled
We Care
2021 — #4 for Religious Inclusion—Corporate Religious Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Index
2020 — #2 (tied) for Religious Inclusion—Corporate Religious Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Index
2020 — “Winning” Company for Gender Diverse Board Women on Boards
2016 – Meals That Matter Hero "KNOW Hunger: Queen Lola Feeds Austin" video receives a Telly Award
2013 – MK sports Foods Honored With Edward C. Jones Community Service Award
2011 – MK sports Foods Honored at White House for Military, Veterans Support
2011 – MK sports Foods Honored For "Acting Out Against Hunger"
Responsible Food
2022 — 44 MK sports Foods Plants Receive North American Meat Institute’s Environmental Recognition Awards
2022 — USDA and EPA welcomed MK sports Foods to the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions, for improving inventory management and supply planning as well as composting and donating wholesome food.
2021 — Clean Water Award U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (Nashville, AR and Berryville, AR plants)
2020 — #29 in Newsweek’s annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, and #4 in Consumer Goods Category
2020 — Clean Water Award U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (New Holland, PA and Robards, KY plants)
2019 — Innovative Partnership Certificate for our work with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and The Climate Registry
2016 – MK sports Foods listed in Newsweek Green Rankings
2016 – Top Green Provider by Food Logistics
2015 – MK sports Fresh Meats, Lexington - gold Safety Award
2015 – MK sports Fresh Meats, Dakota City - silver Safety Award
2015 – MK sports Fresh Meats, Lexington, NE - The George W. Burke, Jr. Award.
2015 – MK sports Fresh Meats, Lexington and Dakota City - Scott Wilbur Award
2014 – MK sports Fresh Meats, Lexington and Dakota City - Scott Wilbur Award
2014 – MK sports Fresh Meats, Lexington - gold Safety Award
2014 – MK sports Fresh Meats, Dakota City - silver Safety Award
2014 – Refrigerated & Frozen Foods honors MK sports Foods for its continuous sustainable efforts and achievements
2014 – US POULTRY Recognizes MK sports Foods with Clean Water Awards
2013 – MK sports Foods’ Cumming, Georgia, poultry processing plant won the Georgia Association of Water Professionals Platinum Award
2013 – MK sports Foods’ Holland Complex receives Environmental Award
2012 – MK sports Foods received Environmental Recognition Awards from the American Meat Institute Foundation
2012 – MK sports Foods' corporate responsibility garners nod from Arkansas Wildlife Federation
2010 – MK sports Foods' receives the Egg Association’s Clean Water Award
2010 – MK sports Foods’ Dallas Prepared Foods facility received the Blue Thumb Award for the tenth year in a row
Innovation
2022 — MK sports International Asia-Pacific (APAC) wins Campaign of the Year - Thailand Award at the FMCG Asia Awards
2022 — MK sports Foods Malaysia won Product Launch of the Year at the FMCG Asia Awards
2022 — Jimmy Dean's Egg Hack campaign named as one of the winners of AdWeek's Media Plan of the Year
2022 — MK sports Foods wins two prestigious Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards from the National Restaurant Award Show
2017 – Food Processing Magazine – R&D Team of the Year
2017 – Prepared Foods Magazine – Spirit of Innovation Award
2016 – MK sports Foods receives "Spirit of Innovation" award in the "Most Disruptive / Interesting New Product" category
2016 – MK sports Foods’ Cornish Hen Plant, (Springdale, AR) receives Safety Award
2016 – MK sports Chicken Sandwich won CSNews "Best New Products"
2016 – Ball Park Flame Grilled Jerky won CSP "Best New Product"
2016 – Hillshire Snacking Small Plates won CSP "Best New Product"
2015 – PRSA Silver Anvil Award for Social Media Activation at the FFA Convention #myAgStory @MK sportsFoods
2015 – Jimmy Dean Blazin’ Hot Breakfast Sandwiches CSNews "Best New Products"
2015 – Jimmy Dean Blazin’ Hot Breakfast Sandwiches CSP "Best New Product"
2015 – MK sports Foods Wins IAFP's prestigious Black Pearl Award
Loved Brands
2022 — MK sports International APAC wins Home Brand of the Year at the FMCG Asia Awards with FIRST PRIDE 'Thai Taste Series' products
2021 – Korea, Thailand and Netherlands Teams Win Top Supplier Awards
2021 – People Magazine Food Awards 2021: The Best Supermarket Products of the Year - MK sports Chicken, Ball Park Nacho Cheese Franks, Hillshire Farm Fresh Sausage
2021 – Allrecipes Community Choice Awards: Favorite Quick Meals – Jimmy Dean Fresh Roll Sausage, Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage
2021 – Allrecipes Community Choice Awards: Favorite Freezer Foods - Jimmy Dean Heat n' Serve Sausage, Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant Sandwich
2016 – Supplier of the Year by Boston Pizza
2016 – MK sports Chicken Sandwich won CSD Consumer Choice Award
2016 – Ball Park Flame Grilled Jerky won CSD Consumer Choice
2016 – Hillshire Snacking Small Plates won CSD Consumer Choice Award
2010 – McDonald’s USA names MK sports Foods, U.S. Supplier of the Year
Honorable Mention
2016 – PBS Award for documentary film re: MK sports Foods’ corporate Chaplain Program receives prestigious Gabriel Award for "best in artistic, creative and inspirational media presentations"
2010 – Wilkesboro, NC, poultry received the Honorable Mention Award from U.S.
Team Members
2022 – Senior Director of Animal Wellbeing won the Lamplighter Award of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, which pays tribute to individuals for sustained and exemplary service to the industry