July 24, 2012
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Ellie Hoffschneider, public relations and communications intern, at 816-383-5100 or printern@angus.org.
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Leading By Example
Paige Wallace named
2012 Outstanding Leader at the National Junior Angus Show.
National
Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members grow up raising quality cattle and
participating in friendly competition. This requires hard work and dedication,
which are valuable life skills that develop Angus youth into well-rounded
leaders. An example of this is the 2012 Outstanding Leader recipient, Paige
Wallace of Stotts City, Mo. She was recognized during closing ceremonies at the
National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in
“Receiving this award is a great honor,” Wallace says. “I consider myself lucky to have had so many opportunities to be involved in the NJAA and the Angus breed.”
Each year, an NJAA member is recognized for contributions to Angus organizations, personal Angus accomplishments, and community involvement and achievements. The Outstanding Leadership Award was established in 1994 in memory of Barbara Smalstig and her support of the NJAA.
“Paige leads by example and applies her skills to bring out the best in fellow peers,” say Steve and Sandy Trosper, Missouri Angus breeders. “That is certainly a reason why so many people, young and old, love Paige Wallace.”
An active member of the Angus community, Wallace is a deserving award recipient. Her leadership roles include officer positions within the Missouri Junior Angus Association and serving as 2011 Miss American Angus. She is currently serving as the junior co-chair of the 2013 NJAS committee, and she has shown dedication and creativity in that role.
Cattlemen and women throughout the country watch Wallace as she delivers the week’s top industry news on The Angus Report. She has served as the co-host of the program since its launch in September 2011.
Her industry knowledge, coupled with strong presentation skills, makes Wallace and impactful spokesperson for the Angus breed. This summer, she completed a communications internship with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in Washington, D.C.
However, leadership is more than just positions. And many young people see Wallace as a mentor, both in the NJAA and her own community.
“Paige Wallace is the caliber of young person this award was designed to recognize,” say the Trospers.
Outside of the Angus world, Wallace is active at school and in her hometown. She recently completed her associate’s degree at Butler Community College, and while there was a member of the livestock judging team, and the Butler Ag Ambassadors Association. Wallace has also coordinated community blood drives and is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
In the fall, Wallace will be attending Oklahoma State University to pursue a degree in agricultural communications. Wallace hopes to continue to be involved in the agriculture industry, and wherever she is, she will be an active, effective leader.
Additional NJAS contest placings, awards and scholarships were announced during closing ceremonies. Visit www.angus.org for more information including videos, show results and photos. Coverage is also available on the NJAA Facebook page. Backdrop and candid photos are available for purchase online.
The
American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef organization, serving
more than 30,000 members across the United States and Canada. It provides
programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on the power of
Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for
consumers.
For more
information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association’s programs
and services, visit www.angus.org.
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