AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION - THE BUSINESS BREED

2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day
Bloomington, Illinois

Total Number Shown: 82

Show Dates: 06/06/26

Judge(s): Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa

Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female
Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female

Dameron Frontier Gal 502 won grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Max Dameron, Towanda, Ill., owns the January 2025 daughter of STAG Good Times 201 ET. She earlier won junior champion. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female

PVF Blackbird 4134 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. William Miller, Gridley, Ill., owns the September 2024 daughter of PVF Marvel 9185. She first claimed senior champion. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Grand Champion Owned Female
Grand Champion Owned Female

PVF Proven Queen 5043 won grand champion owned female at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Caden Crain, Mounds, Ill., owns the March 2025 daughter of PVF Marvel 9185. She earlier won late junior champion. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female
Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female

UDE Saras Dream 5035 won reserve grand champion owned female at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Brode Bergman, Mason City, Ill., owns the May 2025 daughter of UDE New Heights 62/87. She first claimed intermediate champion. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair
Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair

Jc Blackcap 420 won grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Macie Carroll, Mount Carroll, Ill., owns the May 2024 daughter of BNWZ Dignity 8017. A February 2026 bull calf sired by Woodhill Comstock completes the winning pair. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Reserve Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair
Reserve Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair

RVF Elba 3174 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Braden Deal, Danvers, Ill., owns the March 2023 daughter of S A V Renovation 6822. A March 2026 heifer calf sired by S A V Courage 3003 is at side. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Bred-and-owned Reserve Senior Champion Female
Bred-and-owned Reserve Senior Champion Female

DDA Northern Miss 2426 won bred-and-owned reserve senior champion female at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Reese Anderson, Chrisman, Ill., owns the winning female. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Bred-and-owned Reserve Junior Champion Heifer
Bred-and-owned Reserve Junior Champion Heifer

PVF SFA Blackbird 5312 won bred-and-owned reserve junior champion heifer at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Ashton Dillow, Villa Ridge, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Bred-and-owned Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer
Bred-and-owned Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer

Dameron Frontier Gal 587 won bred-and-owned reserve intermediate champion heifer at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Anne Dameron, Towanda, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Owned Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer
Owned Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer

Dameron Frontier Gal 591 won owned reserve intermediate champion heifer at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Beau Cassady, Saint Charles, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Owned Reserve Early Junior Champion Heifer
Owned Reserve Early Junior Champion Heifer

Henning BCII Sandy 5004 won owned reserve early junior champion heifer at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Macie Carroll, Mount Carroll, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Owned Senior Heifer Calf Champion
Owned Senior Heifer Calf Champion

Musgrave Georgina 9102-10 won owned senior heifer calf champion at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Ben Musgrave, Pittsfield, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Owned Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion
Owned Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion

PVF Blackbird 5124 won owned reserve senior heifer calf champion at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Ella Eathington, Avon, Ill., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Third Overall Bred-and-owned Champion Female
Third Overall Bred-and-owned Champion Female

Dameron Sandy 5116 won third overall bred-and-owned champion female at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Anne Dameron, Towanda, Ill., owns the September 2025 daughter of ROSE MC Encore 0463. She earlier won senior calf champion. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Fourth Overall Bred-and-owned Champion Female
Fourth Overall Bred-and-owned Champion Female

PVF SFA Missie 5096 won fourth overall bred-and-owned champion female at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Ashton Dillow, Villa Ridge, Ill., owns the May 2025 daughter of PVF Capone 2104. She first claimed intermediate champion. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Fifth Overall Bred-and-owned Champion Female
Fifth Overall Bred-and-owned Champion Female

Dameron Sandy 5127 won fifth overall bred-and-owned champion female at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Lydia Leake, Lexington, Ill., owns the November 2025 daughter of BNWZ Dignity 8017. She earlier won reserve senior calf champion. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Third Overall Owned Champion Female
Third Overall Owned Champion Female

PVF Blackbird 5012 won third overall owned champion female at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Ashton Dillow, Villa Ridge, Ill., owns the February 2025 daughter of PVF Marvel 9185. She first claimed early junior champion. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Fourth Overall Owned Champion Female
Fourth Overall Owned Champion Female

FCF Proven Queen 484 won fourth overall owned champion female at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Brylie Roberts, Orion, Ill., owns the December 2024 daughter of Silveiras Haras Primal 8525. She earlier won senior champion. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Fifth Overall Owned Champion Female
Fifth Overall Owned Champion Female

UDE Saras Dream 5014 won fifth overall owned champion female at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Anne Dameron, Towanda, Ill., owns the March 2025 daughter of STAG Fortunate Son 233. She first claimed reserve late junior champion. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull
Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull

Dameron Travis 87 won grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Lydia Leake, Lexington, Ill., owns the November 2025 son of Lazy JB Ego 1428. He first claimed senior calf champion. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull

DDA Selfless 2515 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Reese Anderson, Chrisman, Ill., owns the September 2025 son of Conley No Limit. He earlier won reserve senior calf champion. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Grand Champion Steer
Grand Champion Steer

AMM Topaz 23N won grand champion steer at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Allissa Martin, Oregon, Ill., owns the March 2025 son of Boy Noble 300L. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Reserve Grand Champion Steer

Eathington Goodtimes 523 won reserve grand champion steer at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Berklee Bedel, Saybrook, Ill., owns the May 2025 son of STAG Good Times 201 ET. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Senior Showmanship

Allissa Martin, Oregon, champion, left; and Caden Crain, Mounds, reserve champion, right, won top honors in senior showmanship at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Pee Wee Showmanship

Elsie Ewing, Rushville, won top honors in peewee showmanship at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Novice Showmanship

These junior Angus members won top honors in novice showmanship at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Pictured from left are Beau Cassady, champion, and Lincoln Cassady, reserve champion, both of Saint Charles. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Grand Champion PGS Female
Grand Champion PGS Female

Belle Saras Dream 9434 J255 won grand champion phenotype and genotype female at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Macie Carroll, Mount Carroll, Ill., owns the October 2025 daughter of G A R Grid Maker L1071. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Reserve Grand Champion PGS Female
Reserve Grand Champion PGS Female

BNWZ Fanny 4651 won reserve grand champion phenotype and genotype female at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Claire Kuipers, Le Roy, Ill., owns the September 2024 daughter of BNWZ Validity 2491. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Grand Champion PGS Bull
Grand Champion PGS Bull

WHM Captain Morgan 5164 won grand champion phenotype and genotype bull at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Lauren Wolter, Aviston, Ill., owns the September 2025 son of E W A Captain. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Reserve Grand Champion PGS Bull
Reserve Grand Champion PGS Bull

Parr Back 2 Reality 5P08 won reserve grand champion phenotype and genotype bull at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Anna Parr, Mason City, Ill., owns the March 2025 son of Parr Reality 1P14. He also won reserve junior bull in the junior show. Craig Moffitt, Colfax, Iowa, evaluated the 82 entries. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

NJAS Showmanship Qualifiers

These junior Angus members qualified to represent Illinois at the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show this July in Louisville, Ky., and are pictured at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Pictured from left are Brylie Roberts, Orion, alternate; Brenna Bartlow, Monticello, champion qualifier; Linda Prox, presenting; Ashton Dillow, Villa Ridge, reserve champion qualifier; and Courtney Zehr, judge. Brenna also received the H. George Sperry Memorial Showmanship Award. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Intermediate A Showmanship

These junior Angus members won top honors in intermediate A showmanship at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Pictured from left are Macie Bartlow, Macomb, champion; and Ben Musgrave, Pittsfield, reserve champion. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Intermediate B Showmanship

These junior Angus members won top honors in intermediate B showmanship at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Pictured from left are Ella Eathington, Avon, champion; and William Miller, Gridley, reserve champion. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Junior A Showmanship

These junior Angus members won top honors in junior A showmanship at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Pictured from left are Lydia Leake, Lexington, champion; and Berklee Bedel, Saybrook, reserve champion. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Junior B Showmanship

These junior Angus members won top honors in junior B showmanship at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Pictured from left are Peyton Sidle, Buffalo, champion; and Sofia Goodman, Lincoln, reserve champion. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

lllinois Angus Auxiliary Scholarship

Ella Eathington, Avon, right, received the Illinois Angus Association Auxiliary scholarship at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Pictured presenting the scholarship is Kristen Ewing, Illinois Angus Auxiliary treasurer, left. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Illinois Junior Angus Association Scholarship

Ella Eathington, Avon, left, received the Illinois Junior Angus Association scholarship at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Pictured presenting the scholarship is Audrey Curtin, right. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Troy Miller Memorial Award

Macie Carroll, Mount Carroll, right, was presented with the Troy Miller Memorial Award at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Pictured presenting the award is Tracy Rawlings, left. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Bessler Memorial Herdsman Award

Anne Dameron, Towanda, left, received the Joseph F. Bessler Memorial Herdsman Award at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Pictured presenting the award is Kayla Anderson, right. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.

Beryl Rutledge Work Ethic Award

Ella Eathington, Avon, center, received the Beryl Rutledge Work Ethic Award at the 2026 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 6 in Bloomington, Ill. Pictured presenting the award are Beryl's family. Photo by Cindy's Livestock Photos.