December 6, 2022

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Alyson Friesen earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards

Alyson Friesen, Arnett, Okla., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association^® in Saint Joseph, Mo.

Friesen is the 18-year-old daughter of Lisa Friesen and attends Arnett Public School and is a member of the NJAA and the Oklahoma Junior Angus Association where she has served as royalty and currently serves as director.

She has participated in state, regional and national shows. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Friesen participated in quiz bowl contest and the All-American Certified Angus Beef^® Cook-Off. She also participated in the 2016 mentoring program.

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, then 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 4,500 active members nationwide.

— Written by Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications

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