Past Recipients

The following leaders in Canadian animal agriculture have been selected as the recipients of the Carl Block Award:

  • 2003 – Rick McRonald, Canadian Livestock Genetics Association
  • 2004 – Matt Taylor, Canadian Animal Health Coalition
  • 2005 – Dr. Norm Willis, The Norm Willis Group
  • 2006 – Gordon Coukell, Dairy Farmers of Ontario
  • 2007 – Dr. John Campbell, Western College of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2008 – Herb McLane, Canadian Beef Breeds Council
  • 2009 – Dr. Gordon Dittberner
  • 2010 – Dr. Ed Empringham, Canadian Animal Health Coalition
  • 2011 – Clare Schlegel
  • 2012 – Dr. Daniel Hurnik, University of Prince Edward Island
  • 2013 – Rob McNabb, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
  • 2014 – Dr. Paula Menzies, University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College
  • 2015 ‐ Ray Armbruster
  • 2016 – Dr. Grant Maxie, University of Guelph
  • 2017 – Dr. Duane Landals
  • 2018 – Dr. Eugene Janzen
  • 2022 - Dr. Jim Fairles
  • 2023 - Dr. Jean-Pierre Vallancourt
  • 2023 - Lifetime Achievement Award - Jean Szkcotnicki