April 10, 2019
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Jace Stagemeyer Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards
Jace Stagemeyer, Page, Neb., 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.
Stagemeyer is the 18-year-old son of Brent and Carla Stagemeyer and attends O’Neill Public High School. He is a member of the NJAA and the Nebraska Junior Angus Association, where he has served as second vice-president and director.
He has participated in local, state, regional and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Stagemeyer participated in the team fitting, photography, public speaking, quiz bowl, team sales, livestock judging and career development contests and the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. He was also a participant in the 2016 Green Coat Leadership Conference and the 2018 Raising the Bar conference.
Stagemeyer has submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®).
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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