April 10, 2019
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Nicholas Pohlman Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards
Nicholas Pohlman, Prairie Grove, Ark., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Upperman, education and events director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.
Pohlman is the 18-year-old son of Fred and Tami Pohlman. He is a member of the NJAA and the Arkansas Junior Angus Association, where he has served as president, vice-president and treasurer.
He has participated in local, state and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Pohlman participated in the photography, creative writing, prepared public speaking, extemporaneous public speaking, quiz bowl, poster, graphic design and livestock judging contests and the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. In 2018 he participated in the mentoring program and also served as a voting delegate for several years. Pohlman was a participant in the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conferences from 2015-2018.
Pohlman is actively involved with his local 4-H club and FFA chapter.
The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, than meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.
The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and self-development opportunities for the nearly 6,000 active members nationwide.
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