On Thursday night, Oklahoma Pork’s Kylee Deniz received quite the heartwarming surprise when she was named Oklahoma’s 2024 Agriculture Woman of the Year. The well-deserved accolade was presented at the Diamond Hate Gala raising thousands of dollars for 4-H and FFA academic scholarships for livestock showing students associated with the Oklahoma Youth Expo.

As leaders from the Diamond Hats organization announced Kylee as this year's honoree, they praised her faithful leadership of the Oklahoma Pork Council and her impeccable reputation in our state's broader agriculture community. When given a few moments to speak as she accepted the award - not surprising to anyone who knows her - Kylee used the opportunity to thank Oklahoma Pork's board, staff, and pork producers. She also spoke passionately about supporting the next generation of agriculturists, including her two young sons.

Here at Oklahoma Pork, we believe there is no one more deserving of this honor than our leader and friend! Kylee has devoted her career to impactful storytelling for pork producers. She leads our board and our staff with integrity, creativity, and vision. Kylee is known for her big ideas and her steady handling of every situation. She is an incredible representation of the agriculture community, and a worthy role model to many. Since her appointment as executive director in 2021, Kylee has brought her award-winning experience in marketing and communications to her role representing thousands of Oklahomans employed throughout the various segments of pork production each day.