The American Angus Association® is calling for applicants for the 2024 Angus Ambassador of the Year and Young Breeder of the Year awards. The awards, established in 2023, highlight impactful individuals helping drive the breed forward.

This year’s recipients will be recognized at Angus Convention in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 1-4. 

Angus Ambassador of the Year Award 

The Angus Ambassador of the Year Award recognizes someone who goes above and beyond to promote or aid Angus efforts and broadens the influence of Angus cattle in the beef industry. 

Applicants for this award can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else. Nominees do not need to be members of the Association and can be businesses or allied industry members.

Nominate an Angus Ambassador of the Year by March 15.

Young Breeder of the Year Award 

The Young Breeder of the Year Award recognizes a young, registered Angus breeder for their leadership within the Angus breed, participation in Angus programs and innovation within their herd.
 
Applicants for this award can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else. Applicants must be between 25 and 45-years-old as of 2024 and an active member of the Association. Couples or business partners can be nominated if they meet age requirements. Herd ownership and/or management responsibility is required of each individual applicant.

Nominate a Young Breeder of the Year by March 15. 

Our 2023 Award Recipients 

The inaugural Angus Ambassador of the Year award honored Anne Lampe, a lifelong Angus breeder who has served in numerous leadership roles, including past president of the American Angus Auxiliary, supporting the continued improvement of the breed. Hear Lampe describe her passion for the Angus breed by following this link to a special award video. 

The first Young Breeder of the Year Award recognized John McCurry of Burrton, Kan. McCurry was pivotal in continuing his family’s Angus operation and established a commercial female sale that has grown to include 1,500 head. You can learn more about McCurry’s vision for the operation and industry by following this link to a special award article.