Lou-Rich Inc. of Hayward was awarded Hormel’s “Spirit of Excellence” award for the 2010 business year.

The “Spirit of Excellence” is only awarded to Hormel’s top suppliers, and this was the ninth consecutive year Lou-Rich’s Hayward location won the award. From left to right are John Buckles, Manager of Engineering for Hormel R&D; Mike Larson, CEO of Innovance; Galen Berg, Manager of Lou-Rich, Hayward; and James Schroeder, Hormel Vice-President.