MONTEREY, Calif. — Bill Mattos, who has served as president of the California Poultry Federation for 20 years, was honored by the federation with the Golden Rooster award, the group's highest honor.
The award, given in a surprise presentation at the group's recent annual conference, honors an individual who has made major contributions to the poultry industry.
The CPF also presented its Pioneer Award to JS West and Companies, an egg growing and processing operation, which celebrated its 100 anniversary in 2009 as a family-owned company.
Also honored as the Allied Member of the Year was the Veterinary. . .

