Show Results
2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS)
Louisville, Kentucky
Total Number Shown: 0
Show Dates: 07/11/26
- 07/18/26
Judge(s): Kirk Stierwalt, Leedey, Okla.
Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Md.
Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo.
Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla.
Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind.
Judge(s): Kirk Stierwalt, Leedey, Okla.
Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind.
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Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female
Dameron Sandy 5116 won grand champion bred-and-owned female and was presented with the Robert and Marillyn Schultz Angus Scholarship and the John and Lucile Patton Memorial Scholarship at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Anne Dameron, Towanda, Ill., owns the September 2025 daughter of ROSE MC Encore 0463. She first claimed senior calf champion--division 2. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female
PVF SFA Missie 5096 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Ashton Dillow, Villa Ridge, Ill., owns the May 2025 daughter of PVF Capone 2104. She first claimed intermediate champion--division 2. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Cow-calf Pair
Ferree Fitz Saras Dream 2423 won grand champion bred-and-owned cow-calf pair at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Houston Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the February 2024 daughter of PVF Blacklist 7077. An April 2026 bull calf sired by STAG Good Times 201 ET is at side. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Cow-calf Pair
K & J CCW Lady 9172 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned cow-calf pair at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Madison Stratton, Appomattox, Va., owns the September 2022 daughter of K C F Bennett Const G519. An October 2025 bull calf sired by EGF Outlaw 1010 completes the winning pair. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Grand Champion Owned Cow-calf Pair
Colburn Saras Dream 4919 won grand champion owned cow-calf pair at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Cooper Murnin, Pompeys Pillar, Mont., owns the March 2024 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838. An April 2026 bull calf sired by BNWZ Dignity 8017 is at side. The pair first topped the young pair division. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Grand Champion Owned Cow-calf Pair
Dameron Lucy 3151 won reserve grand champion owned cow-calf pair at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Ava Wood, Willow Spring, N.C., owns the September 2023 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838. An October 2025 daughter of PVF Marvel 9185 is at side. The pair first won reserve champion young pair.Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Bred-and-owned Reserve Senior Champion Female
Hill Valley Sandy 441 won bred-and-owned reserve senior champion female at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Clara Henderson, East Troy, Wis., owns the winning female. Photo by Next Level Images.
Third Overall Bred-and-owned Champion Female
Koenig Phyllis 0525 won third overall bred-and-owned champion female at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Abigail Koenig, De Leon, Texas, owns the May 2025 daughter of ROSE MC Encore 0463. She first claimed reserve intermediate champion--division 2. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Fourth Overall Bred-and-owned Champion Female
Ferree Fitz Phyllis 2515 won fourth overall bred-and-owned champion female at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Houston Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the January 2025 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838. She first won junior champion--division 2. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Fifth Overall Bred-and-owned Champion Female
Conley Sandy 4789 won fifth overall bred-and-owned champion female at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Jack Conley, Sulphur, Okla., owns the November 2024 daughter of Conley A 1. She first claimed senior champion. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Bred-and-owned Reserve Champion Mature Cow-calf Pair
SBF Sara's Rita 101 won bred-and-owned reserve champion mature cow-calf pair at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Sara Faust, Oneonta, Ala., owns the March 2021 daughter of PVF Surveillance 4129. A November 2025 bull calf sired by CASH Blackbook 259 completes the winning duo. Photo by Next Level Images.
Owned Champion Mature Cow-calf Pair
EXAR Princess 2872 won owned champion mature cow-calf pair at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Scott Swanek, Dexter, Minn., owns the October 2022 daughter of Colburn Primo 5153. A February 2026 heifer calf sired by C&C Intuition 7104 completes the winning pair. Photo by Next Level Images.
Owned Reserve Champion Mature Cow-calf Pair
WF4 Saras Dream Sandman 2912 won owned reserve champion mature cow-calf pair at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Norah Nunn, Upton, Ky., owns the September 2022 daughter of Seldom Rest Sandman 6075. An October 2025 bull calf sired by Schiefelbein Top Gun 522 is at side. Photo by Next Level Images.
Reserve Junior Champion Heifer Div 2
CB WB Princess 502 won reseve junior champion heifer--division 2 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Cealy Bedwell, Holt, Mo., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Champion Heifer Div 1
Toledo Sil Sandy 0310 5302 won junior champion heifer--division 1 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Lane Toledo, Visalia, Calif., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Reserve Junior Champion Heifer Div 1
EA Blackcap 501 won reserve junior champion heifer--division 1 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Madison Bowen, Centre Hall, Pa., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Chamipon Heifer Div 1
NCC Patricia 523 won intermediate champion heifer--division 1 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Madilyn Norvell, Tuttle, Okla., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer Div 1
A 1 Envious Blackbird 510 won reserve intermediate champion heifer--division 1 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Brax Friedrich, Stephenville, Texas, owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion Div 2
WCC/RP Sandy 5970 won reserve senior heifer calf champion--division 2 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Josie Phillips, Maysville, Ky., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Senior Heifer Calf Champion Div 1
Dameron Sandy 5127 won senior heifer calf champion--division 1 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Lydia Leake, Lexington, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion Div 1
M6 Proven Queen 506 won reserve senior heifer calf champion--division 1 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Colin Miller, Canyon, Texas, owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Bred-and-Owned Young Cow-Calf Pair Champion
Jc Blackcap 420 won bred-and-owned young cow-calf pair champion at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Macie Carroll, Mount Carroll, Ill., owns the May 2024 daughter of BNWZ Dignity 8017. A February 2026 bull calf sired by Woodhill Comstock is at side. Photo by Next Level Images.
Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull
Hill Valley Judge 544 won grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Clara Henderson, East Troy, Wis., owns the June 2025 son of Young Dale Honour 16H. He first claimed intermediate champion. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull
Ferree Fitz SRF Polaris 5092 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the March 2025 son of Bear Mtn North Star. He first claimed junior champion. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Grand Champion Steer
Tef King Pin won grand champion steer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Connor Suits, Rantoul, Ill., owns the January 2025 son of PVF DLX King Pin 0058.Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Grand Champion Steer
HAUGE Kobe 18N won reserve grand champion steer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Bryce Hofing, Coatesville, Ind., owns the February 2025 son of ROSE MC Encore 0463. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Steer
HAR Good Times Leo N8 won grand champion bred-and-owned steer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Travis Harder, Holy Cross, Iowa, owns the May 2025 son of STAG Good Times 201 ET. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Steer
Beaver Creek RIP 569 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned steer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Kinleigh Grim, Thomasville, Pa., owns the February 2025 son of Beaver Creek RIP 033. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Bred-and-owned Reserve Junior Champion Bull
SSF Sanctuary 1175 won bred-and-owned reserve junior champion bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind., owns the winning bull. Photos by Next Level Images.
Bred-and-owned Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull
KR Marvel 5525 won bred-and-owned reserve intermediate champion bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Payton Scott, Gordon, Neb., owns the winning bull. Photos by Next Level Images.
Bred-and-owned Senior Bull Calf Champion
Ferree Fitz Sullivan 2582 won bred-and-owned senior bull calf champion at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the winning bull. Photos by Next Level Images.
Bred-and-owned Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion
EGF CCW Bandit 1055 won bred-and-owned reserve senior bull calf champion at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Madison Stratton, Appomattox, Va., owns the winning bull. Photos by Next Level Images.
Senior Champion Bull
Laflins Dynasty 417 won senior champion bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Ellie Laflin, Olsburg, Kan., owns the winning bull. Photos by Next Level Images.
Resereve Senior Champion Bull
PBA G T Gambler 2914 won resereve senior champion bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Kaitlyn Burns, Bosworth, Mo., owns the winning bull. Photos by Next Level Images.
Premier Breeder
Amelia Miller, Praire View Farm, Gridley, Ill., won premier breeder at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Zach Wamsley, Ty Miller, Brandon Jones, Alan Miller, Amelia Miller, Miss American Angus Claire Murnin, Theresa Miller, Will Miller, Adam Miller and Kurt Meyer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Silver Pitcher Award
Gage Long, Vinita, Okla., won the Boys Silver Pitcher Award at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Emma Collins Powell, American Angus Auxiliary president; Gage Long, recipient; and Christy Perdue, American Angus Auxiliary president elect. Photo by Next Level Images.
Grand Champion PGS Bull
VAR Vindictive 5105 won grand champion phenotype and genotype bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Allen Heins, New Salem, N.D., owns the March 2025 son of Boyd Separation 3019. He first won division 3 champion. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Grand Champion PGS Bull
WHM Captain Morgan 5164 won reserve grand champion phenotype and genotype bul bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Lauren Wolter, Aviston, Ill., owns the September 2025 son of E W A Captain. He first won division 1 champion. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
PGS Reserve Bull Division 1
Long Prosper 5047 won reserve champoin division 1 phenotype and genotype bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Gage Long, Vinita, Okla., owns the winning bull. Photo by Next Level Images.
PGS Bull Division 2
SCH Augustus 259 won champion division 2 phenotype and genotype bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Anna Scheurman, Warsaw, Ohio, owns the winning bull. Photo by Next Level Images.
PGS Reserve Bull Division 3
Hinksons North Star LL25 505 won reserve champion division 3 phenotype and genotype bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Lilly Hinkson, Cottonwood Falls, Kan., owns the winning bull. Photo by Next Level Images.
PGS Bull Division 4
Bootheel Iron Man 411 won division 4 champion phenotype and genotype bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Katie Hendley, Bloomfield, Mo., owns the winning bull. Photo by Next Level Images.
PGS Reserve Bull Division 4
SKW Boone 407 won reserve champion division 4 phenotype and genotype bull at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Makayla Walker, Toney, Ala., owns the winning bull. Photo by Next Level Images.
Sweepstakes 30 Head or More
The Illinois Junior Angus Association won sweepstakes, 30 head or more, at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Photo by Next Level Images.
Sweepstakes 29 Head or Less
The Alabama Junior Angus Association won sweepstakes, 29 head or less, at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Photo by Next Level Images.
Tom Burke Young Angus Achievement Award
Drew McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan., left, and Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind., right, received the Tom Burke Young Angus Achievement Award at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Photo by Next Level Images.
Grand Champion Owned Female
PVF Blackbird 5012 won grand champion owned female at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Ashton Dillow, Villa Ridge, Ill., owns the February 2025 daughter of PVF Marvel 9185. She first claimed junior champion--division 6. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female
BNWZ Saras Dream 4796 won reserve grand champion owned female at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Josie Phillips, Maysville, Ky., owns the October 2024 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838. She first won senior champion--division 2. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Owned Junior Champion Heifer--division 1
PVF Proven Queen 5087 won owned junior champion heifer--division 1 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Ashton Dillow, Villa Ridge, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Owned Reserve Junior Champion Heifer--division 1
SULL Ellie 5700N won owned reserve junior champion heifer--division 1 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa, owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Owned Junior Champion Heifer--division 2
Seldom Rest Lucy 69N won owned junior champion heifer--division 2 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Payton Scott, Gordon, Neb., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Owned Reserve Junior Champion Heifer--division 2
TSSC Annie Lu Who 5076N won owned reserve junior champion heifer--division 2 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Cambria Cook, Clovis, Calif., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Owned Reserve Junior Champion Heifer--division 3
SCC Sandys Tradition 537 won owned reserve junior champion heifer--division 3 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Harisyn Evans, Port Saint Lucie, Fla., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Owned Junior Champion Heifer--division 4
PVF Proven Queen 5043 won owned junior champion heifer--division 4 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Caden Crain, Mounds, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Owned Reserve Junior Champion Heifer--division 4
FITZ Georgina 2536 won owned reserve junior champion heifer--division 4 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Samuel Jordan, Savannah, Mo., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Owned Junior Champion Heifer--division 5
Core Annie Lu 575N won owned junior champion heifer--division 5 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Lauren Wolter, Aviston, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Owned Reserve Junior Champion Heifer--division 5
REIB Phyllis 512 won owned reserve junior champion heifer--division 5 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Chloee Clark, Muldrow, Okla., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Third Overall Owned Champion Female
Lazy JB Blackbird Zena 528 won third overall owned champion female at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Madison Fischer, Hempstead, Texas, owns the May 2025 daughter of Lazy JB Edge 8745. She first won intermediate champion--division 3. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Fourth Overall Owned Champion Female
PVF Proven Queen 5053 won fourth overall owned champion female at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Cambria Cook, Clovis, Calif., owns the March 2025 daughter of BLC/MLA Omega 2258. She first claimed junior champion--division 3. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Fifth Overall Owned Champion Female
Boy Proven Queen 5200 won fifth overall owned champion female at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Sloan Boyert, Pleasantville, Iowa, owns the September 2025 daughter of Conley A 1. She first won senior calf champion--division 3. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Senior Champion Female--Division 3
Hunters Lucy 4470 won senior champion female--division 3 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. KayLee Langford, Breckenridge, Texas, owns the winning female. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Senior Champion Female--Division 3
Conley DT Saras Dream 4305 won reserve senior champion female--division 3 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Makynze Ellis, Greenfield, Ind., owns the winning female. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Senior Champion Female--Division 2
Dameron Barbara 4173 won reserve senior champion female--division 2 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Cambria Cook, Clovis, Calif., owns the winning female. Photos by Next Level Images.
Senior Champion Female--Division 1
CK3 Hawk Sandy M85 won senior champion female--division 1 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Colton Kies, Geneseo, Ill., owns the winning female. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Senior Champion Female--Division 1
FCF Proven Queen 484 won reserve senior champion female--division 1 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Brylie Roberts, Orion, Ill., owns the winning female. Photos by Next Level Images.
Junior Champion Heifer--Division 7
UDE Queen Ruth 5005 won junior champion heifer--division 7 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Kesler Collins, Flanagan, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Junior Champion Heifer--Division 7
Lashmett/weis Queenruth N504 won reserve junior champion heifer--division 7 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Sydney Jentz, Country Club, Mo., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Junior Champion Heifer--Division 6
Core Miss Queen 539N won reserve junior champion heifer--division 6 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Kesler Collins, Flanagan, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Intermediate Champion Female--Division 3
UDE Queen Ruth 5036 won reserve intermediate champion female--division 3 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Breckyn Bloomberg, Secor, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Champion Female--Division 2
Seldom Rest Cassandra 95N won intermediate champion heifer--division 2 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Harper Scott, Gordon, Neb., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Intermediate Champion Female--Division 2
Lemenager Proven Queen N45 won reserve intermediate champion heifer--division 2 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Logan Suits, Rantoul, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Grand Champion PGS Female
KC Blackcap Lady 5033 won grand champion phenotype and genotype female at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Drew McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan., owns the March 2025 daughter of EXAR Bona Fide. She first claimed division 3 champion. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Grand Champion PGS Female
Gabriel Lady 5558 won reserve grand champion phenotype and genotype female at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Brax Friedrich, Stephenville, Texas, owns the September 2025 daughter of RHI Satisfaction 9L19. She first won division 1 champion. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
PGS Reserve Heifer Division 1
Wilks Lucy 5814 won reserve heifer division 1 chamiopn phenotype and genotype heifer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Kaylan Kiser, Proctor, Texas, owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
PGS Heifer Division 2
G V F Blackbird 5140 won champion division 2 phenotype and genotype heifer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Levi Quam, Lodi, Wis., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
PGS Reserve Heifer Division 2
KC Lady Prideva 502F won reserve division 2 champion phneotype and genotype heifer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Riley White, Grandview, Texas, owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
PGS Reserve Heifer Division 3
WHM Lady 5115 won reserve champion divison 3 phenotype and genotype heifer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Lauren Wolter, Aviston, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
PGS Heifer Division 4
Long Lucy 4068 won champion division 4 phenotype and genotype heifer and division 4 bred-and-owned champion phenotype and genotype heifer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Gage Long, Vinita, Okla., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
PGS Reserve Heifer Division 4
G V F Ruby 5209 won reserve champion division 4 phenotype and genotype heifer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Whitney Meier, Clinton, Tenn., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Champion Heifer--Division 1
EXAR Frontier Gal 5867 won intermediate champion heifer--division 1 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer--Division 1
KR Lady Erica 5977 won intermediate champion heifer--division 1 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Payton Scott, Gordon, Neb., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion--Division 3
PVF Proven Queen 5112 won reserve senior heifer calf champion--division 3 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Brace Saucier, Hattiesburg, Miss., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Senior Heifer Calf Champion--Division 2
SSF DS Lady 9295 won senior heifer calf champion--division 2 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Weston Haag, Plymouth, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion--Division 2
TSSC HAG Georgina 591 won reserve senior heifer calf champion--division 2 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Bailey Beck, Lindsay, Okla., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion--Division 1
GL Pride Ever 5007 won reserve senior heifer calf champion--division 1 at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Cache Billman, Rigby, Idaho, owns the winning heifer. Photos by Next Level Images.
Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned PGS Female & Div 1
Long Lady 5094 won grand champion bred-and-owned phenotype and genotype female and was presented with the John Grimes Memorial Phenotype and Genotype Exhibitor Scholarship at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Gage Long, Vinita, Okla., owns December 2025 daughter of Long Teton 107. She also claimed division 1 champion. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
RC Champion Bred-and-Owned PGS Female & Rs Div 1
JDD Beauty 122N won reserve grand champion phenotype and genotype female at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Denton Cook, Foss, Okla., owns the December 2025 daughter of RSA True Balance 1311. She also claimed reserve division 1 champion. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., judged the owned heifers; Carter Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., assisited with the owned heifers; Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., assisited with the bred-and-owned bulls and heifers and owned and bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs; Kirk Stierwalt, Leedy, Okla., judged the steers; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 987 entries were shown. Photos by Next Level Images.
Reserve Bred-and-Owned PGS Heifer Ch-Division 4
EBS Ms Bernadette 672-505 won reserve champion division 4 bred-and-owned phenotype ane genotype heifer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Madalyn Carpenter, Ansonville, N.C., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Bred-and-Owned PGS Heifer Ch-Division 3
SEC Blacklass 2536 won champion division 3 bred-and-owned phenotype and genotype heifer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Ethan Shaw, Fairfield, Neb., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Reserve Bred-and-Owned PGS Heifer Ch-Division 3
Parr Bardolia 5P17 won reserve champion division 3 bred-and-owned phenotype and genotype heifer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Anna Parr, Mason City, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Bred-and-Owned PGS Heifer Ch-Division 2
Beaver Creek Dorinda 593 won champion division 2 bred-and-owned phenotype and genotyple hiefer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Kinleigh Grim, Thomasville, Pa., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
Reserve Bred-and-Owned PGS Heifer Ch-Division 2
WL Georgina 5929 won reserve champion division 2 bred-and-owned phenotype and genotype heifer at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Garrett Wells, Frankfort, Ohio, owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.
State Herdsmanship 15 Head or Less
The Louisiana Junior Angus Association won herdsmanship, 15 head or less, at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Photo by Next Level Images.
State Herdsmanship 16-45 Head
The California Junior Angus Association won herdsmanship, 16-45 head, at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Photo by Next Level Images.
State Herdsmanship 46 Head or More
The Oklahoma Junior Angus Association won herdsmanship, 46 head or more, at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-18 in Louisville, Ky. Photo by Next Level Images.
