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2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony
Louisville, Kentucky
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Show Dates: 07/17/26
Miss American Angus Contestants
These young ladies were chosen as Miss American Angus contestants and will compete for Miss American Angus at the Angus Convention this November in Louisville, Ky. and are pictured at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Emma Collins Powell, American Angus Auxiliary president, presenting; Ella Eathington, Avon, Ill.; Camryn Greene, Slaughter, La.; Molly Hansen, Carrington, N.D.; Madalyn Carpenter, Ansonville, N.C.; and Christy Perdue, American Angus Auxiliary president elect, presenting. Photo by Next Level Images.
Auxiliary's Female Scholarship Winners
These young ladies were the Auxiliary's female scholarship winners at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Emma Collins Powell, American Angus Auxiliary presdient, presenting; Molly Hansen, Carrington, N.D.; Madalyn Carpenter, Ansonville, N.C.; Aubrey Herbers, Lynchburg, Va.; and Christy Perdue, American Angus Auxiliary president elect. Photo by Next Level Images.
Auxiliary's Male Scholarship Winners
These young men were the Auxiliary's male scholarship winners at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Emma Collins Powell, American Angus Auxiliary president, presenting; Blane Smith, Russell Springs, Ky.; Cohen Navinsky, Easton, Kan.; Tucker Bayer, Ringle, Wis.; and Christy Perdue, American Angus Auxiliary president elect, presenting. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Division of Graphic Design
These junior Angus members won top honors in the junior division of graphic design at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Tyne Lehenbauer, Palmyra, Mo., first; and Molly McCurry, Hutchingson, Kan., tied for second. Photo by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Division of Graphic Design
These junior Angus members won top honors in the intermediate division of graphic design at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Luke Short, Taylorville, Ill., first; and Hayden Hahn, Rocky Ridge, Md., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Senior Division of Graphic Design
These junior Angus members won top honors in the senior division of graphic design at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Cailee Flood, Oakdale, Calif., first; Peyton Wood, Montague, Calif., second; and Parker White, Grandview, Texas, third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Division of Creative Writing
These junior Angus members won top honors in the junior division of creative writing at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Malainey Bray, Cameron, Mo., and Eleanor Straney, Thibodaux, La., tied for second. Photo by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Division of Creative Writing
These junior Angus members won top honors in the intermediate division of creative writing at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Claire Kuipers, Le Roy, Ill., first; Kadence Spickler, Glenfield, N.D., second; and Gracie Simpson, Starr, S.C., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Senior Division of Creative Writing
These junior Angus members won top honors in the senior division of creative writing at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Adam McCauley, Cynthiana, Ky., first; Riley White, Grandview, Texas, second; and Ellie Laflin, Olsburg, Kan., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
First Place in the Junior Division of Team Sales
These Missouri junior Angus members placed first in the junior division of team sales at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Cecelia Hulse, Hannibal; Ruby Renfro, Hamilton; Kipton Thummel, Ravenwood; and Sydney Jentz, Country Club. Photo by Next Level Images.
Second Place in the Junior Division of Team Sales
These Texas junior Angus members placed second in the junior division of team sales at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Mason Carlson, Hereford; Harlow Massie, Bowie; Jordyn Green, Linden; and Briella Humpert, Windthorst. Photo by Next Level Images.
Third Place in the Junior Division of Team Sales
These Tennessee junior Angus members placed third in the junior division of team sales at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Mattie King, Cornersville; Reagan Wright, Lebanon; Kenzie Lee, Allardt; and Spencer Wright, Lebanon. Photo by Next Level Images.
First Place in the Intermediate Division of Team Sales
These Texas junior Angus members placed first in the intermediate division of team sales at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured form left are Teagan Gary, Gorman; Penelope Soto, Kyle; Hartlyn Massie, Bowie; and Reese White, Grandview. Photo by Next Level Images.
Second Place in the Intermediate Division of Team Sales
These Wisconsin junior Angus members placed second in the intermediate division of team sales at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Isaac Johnson, Shawano; Sophia Jentz, Fennimore; Layla Miller, Waterford; and Allison Jentz, Fennimore. Photo by Next Level Images.
Third Place in the Intermediate Division of Team Sales
These Illinois junior Angus members placed third in the intermediate division of team sales at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Ben Musgrave, Pittsfield; Claire Kuipers, Le Roy; Anna Parr, Mason City; and Luke Sellmeyer, Maroa. Photo by Next Level Images.
First Place in the Senior Division of Team Sales
These Kansas junior Angus members placed first in the senior division of team sales and received the Bob Laflin Award in memory of the late Angus breeder who was passionate for junior programs. They received the award at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Cody and Lindsay Sankey, Ellie Laflin and Guy Laflin, presenting; Eliza Rosenhagen, Cheney; Jackson McCurry, Colwich; Hannah Perrier, Eureka; and Addie Haverkamp, Bern, recipients; and Cyrus, Chris, Caroline and Sharon Sankey, presenting. Photo by Next Level Images.
Second Place in the Senior Division of Team Sales
These Texas junior Angus members placed second in the senior division of team sales at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Parker White, Grandview; Raelee Hacke, Pattison; and Everett Snoddy, Grandview. Photo by Next Level Images.
Third Place in the Senior Division of Team Sales
These Virginia junior Angus members placed third in the senior division of team sales at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Ethan Furrow, Rocky Mount; Brooklyn Davis, Winchester; Sarah Craun, Bridgewater; and Kadyn Harris, Steels Tavern. Photo by Next Level Images.
Novice Graphic Design
These junior Angus members won top honors in the novice division of graphic design at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Reason Rutherford, Hanceville, Ala., first; and Clara Stump, Saint John, Kan., and Joseph Straney, Thibodaux, La., tied for second. Photo by Next Level Images.
Novice Creative Writing
These junior Angus members won top honors in the novice division of creative writing at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Caroline Sankey, Economy, Ind.; Gwen Livingston, Ellston, Iowa; and Joseph Straney, Thibodaux, La., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
1st Novice TS
These Missouri junior Angus members placed first in the novice division of team sales at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Savannah Jentz, Country Club, Mo; Daylee Thummel, Ravenwood; and Tess Renfro, Hamilton. Photo by Next Level Images.
2nd Novice TS
These Iowa junior Angus members placed second in the novice division of team sales at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Gwen Livingston, Ellston; Dallas Weis, Saint Ansgar; Ty Livingston, Ellston; and Addie Johnson, Maquoketa. Photo by Next Level Images.
3rd Novice TS
These Kansas junior Angus members placed third in the novice division of team sales at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Clara Stump, Saint John; Jack Miller, Buhler; Charlie Fishburn, Lawrence; and Drew McCurry, Hutchinson. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Division of Photography--angus Cattle
These junior members won top honors in the junior division of photography--cattle at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Evelyn Clark, Lecompton, Kan., first; Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind., second; and Hallie Mullen, Burrton, Kan, third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Division of Photography--landscape
These junior members won top honors in the junior division of photography--landscape at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Hallie Mullen, Burrton, Kan., second; and Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Division of Photography--people
These junior members won top honors in the junior division of photography--people at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Levi Wynn, Pardeeville, Wis., first; and Kinsley Farrell, Mechanicsville, Md., second. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Division of Photography--around the Farm or Ranch
These junior members won top honors in the junior division of photography--around the farm or ranch at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Levi Wynn, Pardeeville, Wis., first; Claire Atterholt, Loudonville, Ohio, second; and Kinsley Farrell, Mechanicsville, Md., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Division of Photography--angus Cattle
These junior members won top honors in the intermediate division of photography--Angus cattle at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Aubree McCurry, Burrton, Kan., first; McKinley Stoller, Palisade, Neb., second; and Lane Toledo, Visalia, Calif., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Division of Photography--landscape
These junior members won top honors in the intermediate division of photography--landscape at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are McKinley Stoller, Palisade, Neb., first; Kyle Prince, Concord, Va., second; and Titus Wynn, Pardeeville, Wis., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Division of Photography--people
These junior members won top honors in the intermediate division of photography--people at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Aubree McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan., first; Lane Toledo, Visalia, Calif., second; and Mckinley Stoller, Palisade, Neb., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Division of Photography--around the Farm or Ranch
These junior members won top honors in the intermediate division of photography--around the farm or ranch at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are McKinley Stoller, Palisade, Neb., first; Aubree McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan., second; and Claire Kuipers, Le Roy, Ill., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Senior Division of Photography--angus Cattle
These junior members won top honors in the senior division of photography--Angus cattle at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Madison Bowen, Centre Hall, Pa, first; and Peyton Wood, Montague, Calif., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Senior Division of Photography--landscape
These junior members won top honors in the senior division of photography--landscape at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Peyton Wood, Montague, Calif., first; Madison Bowen, Centre Hall, Pa., second; and Kilye Winge, Cisco, Texas, third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Senior Division of Photography--people
These junior members won top honors in the senior division of photography--people at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Madison Bowen, Centre Hall, Pa., first; Anna Solem, Los Olivos, Calif., second; and Rory Forbes, Zachary, La., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Senior Division of Photography--around the Farm or Ranch
These junior members won top honors in the senior division of photography--around the farm or ranch at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Ellie Laflin, Olsburg, Kan., first; and Riley White, second; and Everett Snoddy, third, both of Grandview, Texas. Photo by Next Level Images.
Novice Photography-Landscape
These junior members won top honors in the novice division of photography--landscape at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Drew McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan., first; Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., second; and Ty Livingston, Ellston, Iowa, third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Novice Photography-Cattle
These junior members won top honors in the novice division of photography--cattle at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Addie Johnson, Maquoketa, Iowa, first; and Ty Livingston, Ellston, Iowa, third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Novice Photography-People
These junior members won top honors in the novice division of photography--people at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., first; Emery Lehenbauer, Palmyra, Mo., second; and Reason Rutherford, Hanceville, Ala., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Novice Photography-Farm
These junior members won top honors in the novice division of photography--around the farm or ranch at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Emery Lehenauer, Palmyra, Mo., first; and Reason Rutherford, Hanceville, Ala., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Top 5 in Photography
These juniors were named the top five in the photography contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Addie Johnson, Maquoketa, Iowa, first; Levi Wynn, Pardeeville, Wis., second; Aubree McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan., third; Madison Bowen, Centre Hall, Pa., fourth; and Evelyn Clark, Lecompton, Kan., fifth. Photo by Next Level Images.
Coloring Contest
These junior members won top honors in their division of the coloring contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Lydia Conover, Holden, Mo., 3-years-old and under; and Gwen Livingston, Ellston, Iowa, 7 to 9-years-old. Photo by Next Level Images.
Career Development Intermediate A Overall
These junior Angus members won top honors in the intermediate A division of the career development contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Aubree McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan., first; Lane Toledo, Visalia, Calif., second; and Charles Goodnight, Billings, Mo., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Career Development Intermediate B Overall
These junior Angus members won top honors in the intermediate B division of the career development contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Luke Short, Taylorville, Ill., first; Claire Kuipers, Le Roy, Ill., second; and Brantley Humpert, Windthorst, Texas, third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Career Development Senior Overall
These junior Angus members won top honors in the senior division of the career development contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Samuel Jordan, Savannah, Mo., first; Jackson McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan., second; and Cailee Flood, Oakdale, Calif., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Judging Contest Novice Division
These junior members won top honors in the novice division of the judging contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Drew McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan., first; Sawyer Gray, Buffalo, Ky., second; and Adelynn McLure, Greenfield, Ind., third. Photos by Next Level Images.
Judging Contest Junior A Division
These junior members won top honors in the junior A division of the judging contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Charlotte Johnson, Shawano, Wis., first; and Josie Topp, Grace City, N.D., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Gold Award Recipients
These junior members received their Gold Award at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Ella Brooks, Prophetstown, Ill.; Kaitlyn Burns, Bosworth, Mo.; Creed Caldwell, Parker, Kan.; Anne Dameron, Towanda, Ill.; Brooklyn Davis, Winchester, Va.; Tori DeMeyer, Buchanan, Mich.; Ashton Dillow, Villa Ridge, Ill.; Eric Driscoll, Williamsburg, Iowa; Ben Forbes, Zachary, La.; Sam Grieman, Perry, Iowa; JessaLynn Hudson, Belvidere, Neb.; Hannah Jones, Flora, Miss.; Reese Anderson, Chrisman, Ill.; Rosalind Kidwell, Gentryville, Ind.; Ava Leibfried, Platteville, Wis.; Adam Miller, Gridley, Ill.; Eliza Patchin, Mitchellville, Iowa; Bryanna Smith, Russell Springs, Ky.; Kilye Winge, Cisco, Texas; and Lauren Wolter, Aviston, Ill. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Division of Extemporaneous Speaking
These junior members won top honors in the junior A division of extemporaneous speaking at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Spencer Wright, Lebanon, Tenn., first; Natalie Atterholt, Loudonville, Ohio, second; and Ryleigh Dasher, Live Oak, Fla., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Division of Extemporaneous Speaking
These junior members won top honors in the intermediate A division of extemporaneous speaking at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Charles Goodnight, Billings, Mo., first; and Penelope Soto, Kyle, Texas, third. Goodnight also received the Harvey Rattery bronze sculpture in the name of the late Pat Grote for his first place win. Photo by Next Level Images.
First Place in the Junior Division of the Quiz Bowl
Ohio junior members won first place in the junior division of the quiz bowl at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Kalli Atterholt, Claire Atterholt and Natalie Atterholt, all of Loudonville; and Carrigan Gahler, Graytown. Photo by Next Level Images.
Second Place in the Junior Division of the Quiz Bowl
Texas junior members won second place in the junior division of the quiz bowl at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Mason Carlson, Hereford; Jose Benjamin Soto, Jr., Kyle; Brystol Humpert, Windthorst; and Alleigh Blackwell, Iowa Park. Photo by Next Level Images.
First Place in the Intermediate Division of the Quiz Bowl
Texas junior members won first place in the intermediate division of the quiz bowl at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Bradley Carlson, Hereford; Penelope Soto, Kyle; Teagan Gary, Gorman; and Brax Friedrich, Stephenville. Photo by Next Level Images.
Second Place in the Intermediate Division of the Quiz Bowl
Kansas junior members won second place in the intermediate division of the quiz bowl at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Molly Hill. Baldwin City; Aubree McCurry, Hutchinson; Kaelyn Schilling, Goodland; and Corbin Russell, Paxico. Photo by Next Level Images.
First Place in the Senior Division of the Quiz Bowl
Illinois junior members won first place in the senior division of the quiz bowl at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Macie Carroll, Mount Carroll; Audrey Curtin, Blue Mound, Ill.; Claire Kuipers, Le Roy; and Adam Stuckemeyer, Altamont. Photo by Next Level Images.
Second Place in the Senior Division of the Quiz Bowl
Kansas junior members won second place in the senior division of the quiz bowl at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Addie Haverkamp, Bern; Eliza Rosenhagen, Cheney; Jackson McCurry, Colwich; and Hannah Perrier, Eureka. Photo by Next Level Images.
First Place Finish in the Fitting Contest
Pennsylvania junior members won first place finish in the fitting contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Tyler Cates, Mitch Udell and Lydell Meier,all judges; Kinleigh Grim, Thomasville; Connor Grim, Dover; Kolton Grim, Thomasville; and Jacob Fortenbaugh, Newport, recipients; and Rachel Davis and Matt Burkhart, Sullivan Supply, presenting. Photo by Next Level Images.
Second Place Finish in the Fitting Contest
California junior members won second place finish in the fitting contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Tyler Cates, Mitch Udell and Lydell Meier,all judges; Cailee Flood, Oakdale; Evelyn Clark, Lecompton, Kan.; Natalie VanRuiten, Waterford; and Lane Toledo, Visalia. Rachel Davis and Matt Burkhart, Sullivan Supply, presenting. Photo by Next Level Images.
Third Place Finish in the Fitting Contest
Texas junior members won third place finish in the fitting contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Tyler Cates, Mitch Udell and Lydell Meier, all judges; Hartlyn Massie, Bowie; Everett Snoddy, Grandview; Abigail Koenig, DeLeon; and Parker White, Grandview, recipients; and Rachel Davis and Matt Burkhart, Sullivan Supply, presenting. Photo by Next Level Images.
Judging Contest Junior B Division
These junior members won top honors in the junior B division of the judging contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Jackson Manwiller, Mohrsville, Pa., first; Kinleigh Grim, Thomasville, Pa., second; and Alleigh Blackwell, Iowa Park, Texas, third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Judging Contest Intermediate A Division
These junior members won top honors in the intermediate A division of the judging contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Lane Toledo, Visalia, Calif., first; Macie Bartlow, Macomb, Ill., second; and Clara Grubb, Rural Retreat, Va., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Judging Contest Intermediate B Di
These junior members won top honors in the intermediate B division of the judging contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Christian Shaw, Fairfield, Neb., first; Titus Wynn, Pardeeville, Wis., second; and Tymber Billman, Rigby, Idaho. Photo by Next Level Images.
Judging Contest Senior Division
These junior members won top honors in the senior division of the judging contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Eliza Rosenhagen, Cheney, Kan., first; Ethan Shaw, Fairfield, Neb., second; and Molly Hansen, Carrington, N.D. and Sarah Craun, Bridgewater, Va., tied for third. Photo by Next Level Images.
1st Novice Quiz Bowl
Iowa junior members won first place in the novice diviision of quiz bowl at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Addie Johnson, Maquoketa; Gwen Livingston, Ellston; Dallas Weis, Saint Ansgar; and Ty Livington, Ellston. Photo by Next Level Images.
2nd Novice Quiz Bowl
Indiana junior members won second place in the novice division of quiz bowl at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Clancy Stockdale, Hillsboro; Caroline Sankey, Economy; Tinley Haag, Plymouth; and Cyrus Sankey, Economy. Photo by Next Level Images.
Skill-A-Thon Novice Division
These junior Angus members won top honors in the novice division of the Skill-A-Thon contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Drew McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan., first; Addie Johnson, Maquoketa, Iowa, second; and Gwen Livingston, Ellston, Iowa, third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Skill-A-Thon Junior Division
These junior Angus members won top honors in the junior division of the Skill-A-Thon contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Claire Atterholt, Loundonville, Ohio, first; Charlotte Johnson, Shawano, Wis., second; and Natalie Atterholt, Loudonville, Ohio, third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Skill-A-Thon Intermediate Division
These junior Angus members won top honors in the intermediate division of the Skill-A-Thon contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Christian Shaw, Fairfield, Neb., second; and Lucy Gunsaulis, Siloam Springs, Ark., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Skill-A-Thon Senior Division
These junior Angus members won top honors in the senior division of the Skill-A-Thon contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Jackson Corner, Caledonia, Ontario, Can., first; Clara Henderson, East Troy, Wis., second; and Parker White, Grandview, Texas, third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Novice Extemporaneous Speaking
These junior members won top honors in the novice division of extemporaneous speaking at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Gwen Livingston, Ellston, Iowa, first; Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., second; and Caroline Sankey, Economy, Ind., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Extemporaneous Speaking B
These junior members won top honors in the junior B division of extemporaneous speaking at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Claire Atterholt, Loudonville, Ohio, first; Eleanor Straney, Thibodaux, La., second; and Alaina Camirand, Cole Camp, Mo., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Extemporaneous Speaking B
These junior members won top honors in the intermediate B division of public speaking at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Hannah Perrier, Eureka, Kan., first; Mataya Kraft, Fort Collins, Colo., second; and Claire Kuipers, Le Roy, Ill., third. Perrier also received the Harvey Rattery bronze sculpture in the name of the late Pat Grote for his first place win. Photo by Next Level Images.
Crystal Award Winners
These junor members were the Crystal Award winners at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Christy Perdue, American Angus Auxiliary president elect, presenting; Gwen Livingston, Ellston, Iowa, girl recipient; Drew McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan., boy recipient; and Emma Collins Powell, American Angus Auxiliary president, presenting. Photo by Next Level Images.
Senior Division of Extemporaneous Speaking
These junior members won top honors in the senior division of extemporaneous speaking at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Sheri Spader, presenting; Jackson McCurry, Colwich, Kan., first; Eliza Rosenhagen, Cheney, Kan., second; and Jacob Marksbury, Buffalo, Ky., third. McCurry also received the custom engraved Artisan belt buckle in the name of the late Richard L. Spader for his first place win. Photo by Next Level Images.
Novice Poster
These junior members won top honors in the novice division of the poster contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Gwen Livingston, Ellston, Iowa, first; Drew McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan., second; and Hayes Gibson, Mountainair, N.M., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior A Poster
These junior members won top honors in the junior A division of the poster contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Molly McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan., first; Bristol Humpert, Windthorst, Texas, second; and Ryleigh Dasher, Live Oak, Fla., third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior B Poster
These junior members on top honors in the junior B division of the poster contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Carrigan Gahler, Graytown, Ohio, first; Kensley Dasher, Live Oak, Fla., second; and Claire Atterholt, Loudonville, Ohio, third. Photo by Next Level Images.
Pat Grote Award
The Illinois intermediate steak team won the Pat Grote Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Awardat the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Emma Collins Powell, American Angus Auxiliary president, presenting; and Ella Eathington, Avon; and Claire Kuipers, Le Roy, recipients. Photo by Next Level Images.
