Awards
Company
2017 – Tom Hayes Awarded "Food Executive of the Year" by Dive
2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 – Tyson Foods listed in Fortune's "Most Admired Companies", Industry ranking #1 in 2017 and 2018
2017, 2016 – Tyson Foods listed in Human Rights Campaign's 100% rating "Corporate Equality Index"
2016 – President / CEO Tom Hayes listed in "25 Future Icons" by National Provisioner
2015 – Tyson Foods listed in Human Rights Campaign's "Corporate Equality Index"
2015 – Tyson Foods Makes the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" List
2015 – Tyson Foods honored with "Outstanding Veteran Employer" award
2015 – Tyson Foods Named Leading Company in Faith Equality Index
2014 – Tyson Foods & CEO Donnie Smith honored with Knowlton Award
2013 – Tyson Foods Honored at New York Women’s Forum for Diversity of Board of Directors
2011 – Tyson Foods honored for hiring the disabled
We Care
2016 – Meals That Matter Hero "KNOW Hunger: Queen Lola Feeds Austin" video receives a Telly Award
2013 – Tyson Foods Honored With Edward C. Jones Community Service Award
2011 – Tyson Foods Honored at White House for Military, Veterans Support
2011 – Tyson Foods Honored For "Acting Out Against Hunger"
Responsible Food
2016 – Tyson Foods listed in Newsweek Green Rankings
2016 – Top Green Provider by Food Logistics
2015 – Tyson Fresh Meats, Lexington - gold Safety Award
2015 – Tyson Fresh Meats, Dakota City - silver Safety Award
2015 – Tyson Fresh Meats, Lexington, NE - The George W. Burke, Jr. Award.
2015 – Tyson Fresh Meats, Lexington and Dakota City - Scott Wilbur Award.
2014 – Tyson Fresh Meats, Lexington and Dakota City - Scott Wilbur Award.
2014 – Tyson Fresh Meats, Lexington - gold Safety Award
2014 – Tyson Fresh Meats, Dakota City - silver Safety Award
2014 – Refrigerated & Frozen Foods honors Tyson Foods for its continuous sustainable efforts and achievements
2014 – US POULTRY Recognizes Tyson Foods with Clean Water Awards
2013 – Tyson Foods’ Cumming, Georgia, poultry processing plant won the Georgia Association of Water Professionals Platinum Award
2013 – Tyson Foods’ Holland Complex receives Environmental Award
2012 – Tyson Foods received Environmental recognition Awards from the American Meat Institute Foundation
2012 – Tyson Foods' corporate responsibility garners nod from Arkansas Wildlife Federation
2010 – Tyson Foods' receives the Egg Association’s Clean Water Award
2010 – Tyson Foods’ Dallas Prepared Foods facility received the Blue Thumb Award for the tenth year in a row
Innovation
2017 – Food Processing Magazine – R&D Team of the Year
2017 – Prepared Foods Magazine – Spirit of Innovation Award
2016 – Tyson Foods receives "Spirit of Innovation" award in the "Most Disruptive / Interesting New Product" category
2016 – Tyson Foods’ Cornish Hen Plant, (Springdale, AR) receives Safety Award
2016 – Tyson Chicken Sandwich won CNews "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 @TysonFoods
2015 – Jimmy Dean Blazin’ Hot Breakfast Sandwiches CSNews "Best New Products"
2015 – Jimmy Dean Blazin’ Hot Breakfast Sandwiches CSP "Best New Product"
2015 – Tyson Foods Wins IAFP's prestigious Black Pearl Award
Loved Brands
2016 – Supplier of the Year by Boston Pizza
2016 – Tyson 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 Tyson Foods, U.S. Supplier of the Year
Honorable Mention
2016 – PBS Award for documentary film re: Tyson 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.