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All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS)
Louisville, Kentucky
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Show Dates: 07/13/26
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Black Kettle Award
The Iowa senior steak team won the Black Kettle Award during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Emma Collins Powell, American Angus Auxiliary president, presenting; Lylah Houk, Blakesburg; Thea Zidlicky, Decorah; Eliza Patchin, Mitchellville; Cheyenne Houk, Blakesburg; and Anne Lampe, presenting. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Steak 1st
Texas juniors won first place in the junior steak division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Hunter Miller, Canyon; Brystol Humpert, Windthorst; Alleigh Blackwell, lowa Park; Jordyn Green, Linden; Briella Humpert, Windthorst; and Cutter Murray, Perrin. They prepared "Baseball Cut Sirloin Steak Bites with Triple Play Dips" and top honors in the recipe and showmanship categories. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level lmages.
Junior Steak 2nd
Missouri juniors won second place in the junior steak division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Tess Renfro, Hamilton; Sydney Jentz, Country Club; Chisum Bedwell, Holt; Hank Renfro and Ruby Renfro, both of Hamilton; and Savannah Jentz, Country Club. They prepared "Bases Laoded Steak Nachos." The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level lmages.
Junior Steak 3rd
Alabama juniors won third place in the junior steak division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Corbin Litherland and Bella Litherland, both of Chancellor; and Reason Rutherford, Hanceville. They prepared "Sweet Home Slugger." The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level lmages.
Intermediate Steak 1st
lllinois juniors won first place in the intermediate steak division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Claire Kuipers, Le Roy; Ella Eathington, Avon; and Addison Tebbe, Saint Rose. They prepared "Chimichurri CAB Sirloin Steaks" and also claimed top honors in the recipe and showmanship categories. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Steak 2nd
Texas juniors won second place in the intermediate steak division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Luke Summers, Lockhart; Jose Benjamin Soto, Jr., Kyle; Abigail Snoddy, Grandview; Teagan Gary, Gorman; Alison Cervantes, Kyle; and Penelope Soto, Kyle. They prepared "Lone Star Sirloin." The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Steak 3rd
Missouri juniors won third place in the intermediate steak division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Landon Witt, Union; Charles Goodnight, Billings; Kassidie Eagleburger, Elkland; Kye Lehenbauer, Palmyra; Kipton Thummel, Ravenwood; and Connelly Ward, Oak Grove. They prepared "CAB Gold Medal Baseball Steak." The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level lmages.
Senior Steak 1st
lowa juniors won first place in the senior steak division and overall in the entire steak category during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Cheyenne Houk and Lylah Houk, both of Blakesburg; Eliza Patchin, Mitchellville; Thea Zidlicky, Decorah; and Madie Deutmeyer, Ryan. They prepared "Home Run CAB® Kebab" and also claimed top honors in the recipe and showmanship categories. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images.
Senior Steak 2nd
Michigan won second place in the senior steak division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Wyatt Fuss, Alto; Kylee Mumford, Otter Lake; Tori DeMeyer and Katelyn Dargus, both of Buchanan. They prepared "Barbie's Certified Angus Beef® Pink Steak Pasta." The Amercian Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images.
Senior Steak 3rd
Missouri juniors won third place in the senior steak division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Ella Coulter, Wentzville; Melaina Thiltgen, Republic; Clara Wallace, Vandalia; Addison Ward, Oak Grove; and Faith Williams, Rhineland. They prepared "Bluegrass Bullpen Steak." The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Roast 1st
Louisiana juniors won first place in the junior roast division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Emilyn Yates, Covington; Rylee Symons, Pearl River; Amelia Straney and Eleanor Straney, both of Thibodaux; Ryleigh Rister, Frierson; and Joseph Straney, Thibodaux. They prepared "Vietnamese Beef Noodle Pho" and also claimed top honors in the recipe category. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Roast 2nd
lowa juniors won second place in the junior roast division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Ty Livingston, Shannon City; Clint lngebritson, Hubbard; and Gwen Livingston, Shannon City. They prepared "Easy For Me Coulotte Roast" and also won top honors in the showmanship category. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Roast 3rd
Ohio juniors won third place in the junior roast division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured frorn left are Natalie Atterholt, Loudonville; Kimber Howell, Shelby; Caroline Adams, Cutler; Claire Atterholt, Loudonville; and Griffin Howell, Shelby. They prepared "Feudin' Philly." The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images.
Intermediate Roast 1st
lllinois juniors won first place in the intermediate roast division and overall champions in the entire roast division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Blake Wolter, Aviston; Macie Carroll, Mount Carroll; Cylee Kirchner, Cambridge; Macie Bartlow, Macomb; Danielle Alberts, Atlanta; and Luke Short,Taylorville. They prepared "Fig Jam CAB Coulotte Roast" and also claimed top honors in the showmanship category. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level lmages.
Intermediate Roast 2nd
Kansas juniors won second place in the intermediate roast division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Avery Mullen and Hallie Mullen, both of Ulysses; and Aubree McCurry, Hutchinson. They prepared "Derby Day Grill-out." The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level lmages.
Intermediate Roast 3rd
Ohio juniors won third place in the intermediate roast division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Maggie Davis, Bidwell; Carrigan Gahler and Lillian Gahler, both of Graytown; Ben Mears, West Alexandria; and Logan Davis, Bidwell. They prepared "Derby Day Burgoo" and also claimed top honors in the recipe category. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level lmages.
Senior Roast 1st
Virginia juniors won first place in the senior roast division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Madison Stratton and Rylee Stratton, both of Appomattox; Brooklyn Davis, Winchester; Ella Michael, Fishersville; Sophie Salling, Montipelier; and Kadyn Harris, Steels Tavern. They prepared "American Roots CAB Roast Stew" and also claimed top honors in the recipe and showmanship categories. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Frankfurters 1st
Virginia juniors won first place in the junior frankfurters division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Avery Grimm, Staunton; Myles Putnel, Appomattox; Jack Begoon and Blake Begoon, both of Grottoes; and Ryker Johnston and Addison Grimm, both of Staunton. They prepared "Frankfurter Kebabs" and also claimed top honors in the recipe category. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images.
Junior Frankfurters 2nd
Kansas juniors won second place in the junior frankfurters division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Molly McCurry and Drew McCurry, both of Hutchinson; and Brecken Bergkamp, Arlington. They prepared "Marching for Quality Quesadogas" and also claimed top honors in the showmanship category. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level lmages.
Junior Frankfurters 3rd
Indiana juniors won third place in the junior frankfurters division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Emma Miller, Gaston; Caroline Sankey, Economy; and Piper Cates, Modoc. They prepared "Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Dawgs with Bacon." The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level lmages.
Intermediate Frankfurters 1st
Nebraska juniors won first place in the intermediate frankfurters division and overall in the entire frankfurters category during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Mckinley Stoller, Palisade; Addison Dalrymple, Arnold; Zoey Malander, Belgrade; Julia Wolfe, Raymond; Payton Scott, Gordon; and Ruby Edwards, Franklin. They prepared "Ringside CAB® Frankfurter Kabobs," and also claimed top honors in the recipe and showmanship categories. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level lmages.
Intermediate Frankfurters 2nd
Kansas juniors won second place in the intermediate frankfurters division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off during the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Molly Hill and Ruby Hill, both of Baldwin City; Evelyn Clark, Jett Clark and Jasper Clark, all of Lecompton; and Cooper Marsh, Oskaloosa. They prepared "Grand Slam Slaw Dog." The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level lmages.
Intermediate Frankfurters 3rd
Georgia juniors won third place in the intermediate frankfurters division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Keaton Schultz, Danielsville; Cate Gilbert, Lula; Chap Alford and Ky Alford, both of Elberton. They prepared "Friday Night Franks Trio." The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level lmages.
Ardyce's Apron
The Texas junior steak team were the winners of the Ardyce's Apron during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Jordyn Green, Linden; Bristol Humpert, Windthorst; Alleigh Blackwell, Iowa Park; Briella Humpert, Windthorst; Hunter Miller, Canyon; Cutter Murray, Perrin; and Anne Patton Schubert, presenting. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images.
