Nov. 20, 2013

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

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Carrie Heitman, communications coordinator, at 816-383-5100 or cheitman@angus.org.

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Breed Leaders Honored at the Angus Annual Awards Banquet

The American Angus Association celebrates the people and cattle behind the breed.

 

The American Angus Association® recognized breed leaders, outstanding youth and others who have contributed to the organization’s 130-year success story during its Annual Awards Banquet held Nov. 18 at the Crowne Plaza in Louisville, Ky. The event was hosted in conjunction with Angus activities at the 2013 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE).

During the Annual Awards Banquet, four individuals were inducted into the prestigious Angus Heritage Foundation, which honors those who have made significant contributions to the breed — by dedicating their time, knowledge and efforts to improve Angus cattle. Their names will be added to a permanent plaque in the Association library and included in the next published edition of the Angus Heritage Foundation booklet.

The 2013 inductees are:  Brian Halverson, Baker, Minn.; James Rentz, Coldwater, Ohio; John L. Schurr, Farnam, Neb.; and W. Wilson King, Rock Falls, Ill., posthumously.

The National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) also recognized its 2013 Outstanding Leadership Award recipient, Hannah Wright, Spring City, Tenn. Each year, a junior member is selected for the award based upon leadership exhibited through Angus and other activities. Wright is currently a senior pursuing her undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Upon graduation, she hopes to attend law school.

In addition, the Association honored past and present members of its Board of Directors, including the most recent members who were elected Nov. 18 during the 130th Annual Convention of Delegates. Incoming Association President Gordon Stucky, Kingman, Kan., addressed the crowd, as well as Cortney Holshouser, Castalia, N.C, who will serve as the next American Angus Auxiliary president. Holshouser introduced her fellow Auxiliary officers and the 2014 Miss American Angus, Catherine Harward, Richfield, N.C.

During the 2012-2013 show season, nearly 2,000 head of cattle competed for points during 15 Roll of Victory (ROV) shows across the country. The ROV Show Heifer, Show Bull and Breeder of the Year were also recognized during the Annual Awards Banquet.

EXAR Envious Blackbird 1760, owned by Ashley Cox, Eagle Point, Ore., earned the title of ROV Show Heifer of the Year, as well as being named Junior Champion Female of the Year. Cox received a crystal award for her outstanding Angus heifer.

The 2012-2013 ROV Show Bull of the Year went to Sankeys Justified 101, owned by Chris and Sharee Sankey, Council Grove, Kan.; Foster Campbell, Bossier City, La.; and Justamere Ranch LTD, Lloydminster, SK, Canada. The bull was also named Junior Champion Bull of the Year. The owners were awarded an engraved bull statue.

Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla., was named 2012-2013 ROV Breeder of the Year. Additional ROV award winners recognized during Angus events at the NAILE were:

 

SIRE OF THE YEAR

Dameron First Class

Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.

Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington, Ill.

 

DAM OF THE YEAR and COW-CALF PAIR OF THE YEAR

JKS Miss Cheyenne 2267

Jamie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn.

 

DAM OF THE YEAR (EMBRYO TRANSPLANT)

EXAR Envious Blackbird 84235

Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.

Jennifer Smith, Elysian Fields, Texas

 

GET-OF-SIRE AND JUNIOR GET-OF-SIRE CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

Silveiras Style 9303

Silveira Bros., Firebaugh, Calif.

Newbrough Genetics, Clark, Mo.

 

JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

Wright SCC Bootlegger 0522

Logan Wright, Philippi, W.Va.

 

SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

DAJS After Effect 714

Doug Satree Angus, Montague, Texas

 

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION BULL OF THE YEAR

WA Free Style 155

Ray Lynn J Kopecky, O’Neill, Neb.

 

SENIOR CHAMPION BULL OF THE YEAR

MF Lookout 50

Mc Lemore Farms, Bradley, Okla.

Ty Williams, Rio Vista, Texas

Holly Heckendorf, Fort Collins, Colo.

 

JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

EXAR Envious Blackbird 2611

Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, Calif.

 

SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

Dameron Northern Miss 1175

Eric ScHafer, Owaneco, Ill.

 

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE OF THE YEAR

Top Line Lady 1176

Connor Holvoet, Wever, Iowa

 

SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE OF THE YEAR

W C C Forever Lady X244

Jack Fort, Knightstown, Ind.

 

            Visit www.ANGUS.org for complete coverage of Angus events held in conjunction with the 2013 NAILE, including Association Board of Directors election and show results.

 

ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 25,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by nearly 300,000 animals each year. The Association also provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.

For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visit www.ANGUS.org.

 

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