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Molly Hansen earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards

Molly Hansen, Carrington, N.D., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards.

By Amber Wahlgren, Communications Assistant

January 29, 2025

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Cutline:  Molly Hansen, Carrington, N.D., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards.

Molly Hansen, Carrington, N.D., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.

Hansen is the 17-year-old daughter of Jory and Melissa Hansen and attends Carrington High School. She is a member of the NJAA and the North Dakota Junior Angus Association, where she has served as 1st vice president, president and royalty.

She has participated in state and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Hansen participated in the extemporaneous speaking and stockman contests. She served as a voting delegate in 2024 and participated in the mentoring program in 2016-2019. Hansen has submitted DNA samples for Genomic Profile Testing through Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) and has consigned cattle to the North Dakota State Angus Select Sale.

The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.

Molly Hansen, Carrington, N.D., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards.

About the National Junior Angus Association

The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and self-development opportunities for the nearly 4,500 active members nationwide.

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