“I would tell Angus Foundation donors thank you for funding and believing in the future of our breed,” Curtain says. “Because of funding, juniors have so many opportunities that wouldn’t be possible without the support we have.” 

She continues, “I have been able to travel coast-to-coast for Angus conferences with help from my LEAD scholarship funding. It’s also encouraging to know that our mentors and people we look up to have faith in our abilities to carry on our breed’s reputation.” 

Reflecting on her experience within the National Junior Angus Association, she adds, “NJAA has shaped me in so many ways, and I am forever thankful I was born into this industry. I have made lifelong friendships within the Angus breed and networked with people all across the country.” 

For more news, information and to support the mission of the Angus Foundation, visit www.AngusFoundation.org. A list of scholarship winners follows. 

Angus Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships – $2,000

Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Undergraduate Scholarship – $5,000

• Jonwyn Ayres, Oregon 
• Dalton Birdwell, Texas
• Catie Collison, Iowa
• Anne Dameron, Illinois
• Amanda Hoffmann, Texas
• Ella Jordan, Missouri
• Samuel Jordan, Missouri
• Rosalind Kidwell, Indiana
• Paige Lemenager, Illinois
• Blake Long, Oklahoma 
• Drew Mickey, Illinois
• Lyle Perrier, Kansas 
• Alli Perry, Tennessee
• Will Philipello, Texas 
• Sydney Sanders, Ohio
• Lizzie Schafer, Illinois
• Keely Shultz, Georgia
• Lauren Wolter, Illinois  

Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Graduate Scholarship – $10,000

• Lindsey Decker, Illinois
• Emma Grace Nowoty, Texas 

Angus Foundation Graduate Scholarship

• Alexandria Cozzitorto, Texas
• Avery Dull, Maryland
• Ellie Kidwell, Ohio  
• Stuart Lastovica, Texas
• Amelia Miller, Illinois
• Macy Taylor, Georgia  

2012 NJAS - In A League of Their Own Kentucky Scholarship – $500

• Jacob Marksbury, Kentucky  

2012 NJAS - In A League of Their Own Ohio Scholarship – $500

• Sydney Sanders, Ohio  

2012 NJAS - In A League of Their Own Tennessee Scholarship – $500

• Remi Gardner, Tennessee  

Adam & Julie Conover Angus Scholarship – $500

• Melaina Thiltgen, Missouri  

CAB/NJAA Scholarship – $1,500

• Grace Tekansik, Nevada 

C.L. Cook Angus Scholarship – $2,000

• Reagan Gilbert, Georgia  

Cory Watt Memorial Scholarship – $2,500

• Tucker Stagemeryer, Nebraska  

Gordon & Robin Keys & Family Maryland Angus Scholarship – $1,250

• Alyson Schulze, Maryland 

Gordon & Robin Keys & Family Virginia Angus Scholarship – $1,250

• Brooklyn Davis, Virginia 

Howard & JoAnne Hillman/ Bon View Farms - State Scholarship – $1,000

• Cale Jensen, Iowa  

Howard & JoAnne Hillman/ Bon View Farms - National Scholarship – $1,000

• Tucker Stagemeyer, Nebraska  

Iowa Junior Angus Association – State Scholarship – $750

• Sam Greiman, Iowa  

Iowa Junior Angus Association – National Scholarship – $750

• Cailee Flood, California  

James & Mary Lou Henderson/Bradley 3 Ranch Angus Scholarship – $3,000

• Colter Pohlman, Texas  

Joe Bill Meng Memorial Angus Scholarship – $750

• Lily Jefferies, Kentucky  

John R. Mrotek Family Technical Education Scholarship – $2,000

• Cheyenne Houk, Iowa  

John Rucker Family Angus Scholarship – $1,500

• Suter Clark, Virginia  

Kansas Angus Association Scholarship – $1,500

• Creed Caldwell, Kansas  

Mike McCravy/MM Cattle Co. Scholarship – $1,000

• Seth Cox, Oregon  

NJAA Alumni and Friends Scholarship – $2,000

• Kelsey Theis, Kansas  

Oliver A. Hansen/Laudemere Farm Angus Scholarship – $500

• Erin Driscoll, Iowa  

Ed & Wilma Minix/Black Witch Farm Angus Youth Scholarship – $3,000

• Henry Throne, Georgia  

Pat Goggins Memorial Angus Scholarship – $1,000

• Claire Murnin, Montana – Pat Goggins Memorial Angus Scholarship  

Ray Sims Angus Scholarship – $1,500

• Seth Cox, Oregon  

Richard L. Spader Scholarships – $5,000

• Audrey Curtin, Illinois  
• Claire Murnin, Montana 

Roscoe L. Richardson Memorial Scholarship – $500

• Alyson Schulze, Maryland  

Texas Angus Association Scholarships – $1,000

• Carlee Hoffman, Texas  
• Kaylan Kiser, Texas  
• Colter Pohlman, Texas 

Woodlawn Farms Scholarship – $1,500

• Cammie Rone, Mississsippi – Woodlawn Farms Scholarship

Stan J. Prox LEAD Award

• Audrey Curtin, Illinois 

Dr. Teddy E. Morelock, Jane M. Morelock and Leslie Morelock Roye Memorial NJAA Scholarship

• Kelly Gaffney, Wisconsin 

Robert and Marillyn Schlutz Angus Scholarship (Champion Bred & Owned Female)

• Cealy Bedwell - Holt, Missouri

Gary Brost Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Award

• Allie Howell, Indiana 
• Adam Miller, Illinois 
• Ben Sellmeyer, Illinois  
• Delaney Waterman, Indiana

Pat Grote Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Cookoff Award (Intermediate Steak Team)

• Aubrey Bapst, Ohio
• Lilly Gahler, Ohio
• Carrie Gahler, Ohio
• Maggie Davis, Ohio

Joseph R. Bush III Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Award

• Emma Sutton, Texas  

Tom Burke Young Angus Achievement Awards

• Cealy Bedwell, Missouri
• Case Conley, Oklahoma

View results of the 2025 NJAS, including shows, contests, and other awards at www.njas.info. Additional coverage is also available on the NJAA social media channels and in the September issue of the Angus Journal.