AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION - THE BUSINESS BREED

Dedication Rewarded

Angus team recognized with awards in writing, design, photography and more.

September 4, 2025

Cattlemen and women across the United State each have a unique story; a story worth sharing. Time and again, they’ve chosen the various Angus entities — American Angus Association, Angus Media and Certified Angus Beef (CAB) — to serve as their trusted source for industry news and accurate storytelling. The team is honored and grateful to carry that responsibility.

During the annual Agricultural Media Summit in Rogers, Ark., this summer, the Livestock Publications Council and the Agricultural Communicators Network recognized the Angus staff for the work they do to serve and promote the agricultural industry. The combined Angus team took home 24 first place awards and an additional 45 seconds, thirds and honorable mentions in the two organizations’ contests across multiple categories.

Angus Wins, 2025 ACN Critique Contest

Communicator of the Year: Lindsay Graber Runft

Writing-Emerging Writer: 3rd American Angus Association, “At the Crossroads of Passion and Perseverance” by Jessica Hartman

MarComm-Feature Article: 2nd Certified Angus Beef, “More Than a Meat Scientist” Lindsay Graber-Runft, 3rd Certified Angus Beef, “What’s Good for the Cattle Is Good for the Wetlands” by Lindsay Graber Runft

MarComm-News Article: 1st American Angus Association, “Panel Talks Capturing Added Value in Cattle” by Sarah Kocher

MarComm-Marketing Video: 3rd Certified Angus Beef, Signal Theory, “Raised with Respect™ video” by Lindsay Graber Runft

MarComm-Websites: 3rd American Angus Association, “2024 Angus.org Redesign” by Holly Martin

MarComm-Webinars: 3rd American Angus Association, “Angus University Webinars” by Jessica Hartman

Digital-Podcasts: 1st Angus Media, The Angus Conversation “’One Bid Away’: Bulls that Bulls that almost weren’t famous and other tales from the bull studs” by Miranda Reiman, Julie Mais, Megan Silveira and Jaime Albers

Digital-Websites: 3rd Angus Journal, “AngusJournal.net” by Julie Mais, Miranda Reiman, Megan Silveira and Jaime Albers

Design-Two-Plus Page Design – Commercial: 3rd Angus Journal, “Where Are All the Good Ole Ag Kids?” by Jaime Albers

Where are all the good ole ag kids story design mockup

Digital-Multimedia Story: 1st Angus Journal, “Tom Burke’s Top 10 List Live from the American Angus Hall of Fame” by Megan Silveira

Digital: Video Production: 3rd Angus Journal, “Idle Up — Barry Pollard, Retiring Board of Directors President” by Megan Silveira

Angus Wins, 2025 LPC Critique Contest

Designer of the Year: Ryann Kats

Photographer of the Year: Megan Silveira

General Excellence-Publication: 2nd Angus Journal

General Excellence-Newsletter: 1st Angus Beef Bulletin, “Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA”

General Excellence-Website: 1st American Angus Association and Angus Media, “Angus.org”

General Excellence-Story Package: 2nd American Angus Association, “Foundation Heifer Package” by Molly Biggs

General Excellence-PR Campaign: 2nd Certified Angus Beef, “Raised with Respect”

Special Issue: 1st Angus Beef Bulletin, “Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide”

National Show Coverage: 1st Angus Journal, “2024 National Junior Angus Show,” September 2024 issue

Single Article Layout/Design: HM Angus Journal, “Idle Up” by Jaime Albers

Cover: 1st Angus Journal, “September 2024 Issue”

Single Photo/Graphic: 2nd Angus Beef Bulletin, “Common Ground” by Leann Schleicher, HM Certified Angus Beef, “What’s Good for the Cattle Is Good for the Wetlands” by Lindsay Graber Runft

Angus Journal September Cover

Marketing Article: HM Certified Angus Beef, “Shifting Tides” by Paul Dykstra

Technical Article: 2nd Angus Beef Bulletin, “The Triple 20” by Heather Smith Thomas, HM Angus Beef Bulletin, “Do You Know Your Cow Cost?” by Troy Smith, February 2024

Feature/Human Interest Story: HM American Angus Association, “The Intersection of Passion and Precision” by Molly Biggs

Instructional Story: 2nd Angus Journal, “Transition Traditions Well” by Kayla Jennings, HM Angus Beef Bulletin, “Shopping for a Bull?” by Miranda Reiman

Producers/Farm/Ranch Profile: 2nd Angus Journal, “Idle Up” by Julie Mais, HM Angus Beef Bulletin, “Luck Looks Like Work” by Miranda Reiman

News Story: 1st American Angus Association, “Data to Count On” by Sarah Kocher, HM Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA, “Managing & Marketing High-Quality Cattle More Precisely” by Miranda Reiman

Editorial: 2nd Angus Beef Bulletin, “From the Editor: Make agriculture’s voice heard. Get out and vote.” by Shauna Hermel

Regular Column: HM Angus Journal, “Angus Angle” by Julie Mais

In-Depth Reporting (Single Article): 1st Angus Beef Bulletin, “Who Will Take Over?” by Joann Pipkin

In-Depth Reporting (Multiple Article Series): 1st Angus Beef Bulletin, “Industry Insights Series”, 2nd Angus Beef Bulletin, “Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide: Navigating the Cattle Cycle”

Commentary/Essay: 1st American Angus Association, “Market Closeout: Pondering the Dollars & Sense of Our Business” by Troy Marshall, HM Angus Journal, “Your Biggest Selling Point: You” by Miranda Reiman

Advertising Campaign: 1st Certified Angus Beef, “Raised With Respect” by Certified Angus Beef staff, HM Angus Journal, “Gutwein Angus Advertising Campaign” by Liz Haugen

2-Page Ad: 1st Angus Media, “Foundation Angus Alliance” by Kaysie Coffelt

Livestock Catalog: HM Angus Media, “T-Bar-T Angus Sale Book” by Ella Barrett

Annual Report: 1st American Angus Association, “2024 Annual Report” by American Angus Association staff

Miscellaneous Design: 2nd Angus Media, “Biltmore Livestock Breeding and Heat Cycle Calendar” by Liz Haugen, HM Angus Journal, “The Angus Conversation Design Package” by Jaime Albers

Publication Website: 1st Angus Journal, “AngusJournal.net” by Angus Journal staff

Breeder Website: 1st Angus Journal, “Meadow Acres Angus – Redesign” by Mike Nolting, 2nd Angus Journal, “LP Angus Ranch” by Lauren Hitch, HM Angus Journal, “White Farms Angus” by Lauren Hitch

Campaign or Landing Page: 1st Angus Beef Bulletin, “Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide Landing Page” by Leann Schleicher

Special Event Website: 1st Certified Angus Beef, “Feeding Quality Forum Website” by Certified Angus Beef staff

Digital Marketing Campaign: HM Angus Media, “Meet Me In Montana — Montana Angus Tour Campaign” by Angus Media staff

Montana Angus Tour Marketing Material Mockup

E-Newsletter: 2nd Certified Angus Beef, “Cattleman Connection Monthly Email” by Certified Angus Beef staff, HM Angus Beef Bulletin, “Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA, October A, 2024” by Angus Beef Bulletin staff

Digital Content Series: 1st Angus Journal, “Junior Takeover — The Angus Conversation: An Angus Journal Podcast” by Angus Journal staff

Podcast: 2nd Angus Journal, “The Angus Conversation” by Angus Journal staff

Webinar/Live-streaming Event: 1st American Angus Association, “Angus University: Leveraging Industry Insights for Your Herd” by Jessica Hartman

Marketing Video – Under 3 Minutes: HM Certified Angus Beef, “Taking Care of What You Have” by Max Stewart

Feature Video – Under 3 Minutes: 1st American Angus Association, “2024 Showdown in Madtown Opening Ceremonies” by Donald Korthanke, 2nd Certified Angus Beef, “2024 Seedstock Commitment to Excellence” by Certified Angus Beef staff

Feature Video – Over 3 Minutes: 2nd American Angus Association, “Harlan Ritchie: Angus Heritage Foundation Inductee” by Grace Knepp

Young girl ready for a show Young showmen with sticks. American flag in background. Cow and calf Portrait/Personality Photographs: 2nd Angus Journal, “The Cattlewoman” by Max Stewart

Feature Photographs: 1st Angus Journal, “A Showman’s Dream” by Megan Silveira, 2nd Certified Angus Beef, “The Unsung Hero” by Lindsay Graber Runft

Nuts and Bolts Photography: 2nd Angus Journal, “Unconditional” by Megan Silveira

PR Campaigns – Special Events and Observances: 1st Angus Media, “Angus Convention PR Campaign” by Kaysie Coffelt