The Iowa Pork Producers Assocation has selected an Iowa Premier Pork Youth Ambassador each year since 2006. The contest is held annually during the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines in January.  The Premier Pork Youth Ambassador represents the Iowa Pork Producers Association and assists with various in-state and out-of-state pork promotional and educational activities during a year-long reign. Events include the Iowa State Fair, World Pork Expo and the Pork Youth Conference.