The National Junior Recognition Program provides an opportunity for young Angus breeders to become nationally recognized for continued achievement. This program is based on activities over a Junior member's entire career. There are three levels of recognition; Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Bronze and Silver Awards can be earned at any age. The Gold Award, however, will be given only during their final year of eligibility as a junior member. Winners of the various levels receive a specially designed pin, cast in the metal of the respective award (Bronze, Silver, or Gold). Recipients of the National Junior Recognition Program Awards also receive local, regional, and national recognition through media and at Angus functions. All applications must be submitted through the members AAA login profile, under the programs tab. |
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Bronze and Silver Award Guidelines |
How to Submit Bronze/Silver/Gold Award Applications |
Past Winners |
Juniors who have received the Bronze and Silver Awards prior to January 1 of their last year of eligibility as a junior member and are currently in their final year of eligibility as a junior member, may apply for the Gold Award. All applications must be submitted through the members AAA login profile, under the programs tab. |
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Gold Award Guidelines |
How to Submit Bronze/Silver/Gold Award Applications |
Past Winners |
In 1985 the National Junior Angus Association initiated the Honorary Angus Foundation to recognize and show appreciation to those who have shown extraordinary interest and support for young members of the American Angus Association. In 1985, the NJAA board of directors honored seven Angus breeders as the first inductees of the Honorary Angus Foundation. In subsequent years, a maximum of three inductees will be honored annually. Any member of the American Angus Association is eligible to nominate individuals or organizations for the Honorary Angus Foundation. Application forms for nominations to the Honorary Angus Foundation are available below (nomination form) and are due March 1 of each year. |
Honorary Angus Foundation Nomination Form |
Past Winners |
In 1980 the idea of recognizing the tremendous contributions of state Junior Angus Association advisors was started and during the National Junior Angus Show of the following year, the Advisor of the Year Award was introduced. Although there are many advisors who are deserving of recognition, the purpose of this annual award is to highlight the work of one outstanding advisor and extend a special token of appreciation to that person or couple. To nominate someone for this award download the nomination form from the link below. Applications are due March 1st of each year. |
Advisor of the Year Nomination Form |
Past Winners |
Scholarships are available for Angus youth (both undergraduate and graduate) through the Angus Foundation, National Junior Angus Association, Certified Angus Beef and American Angus Auxiliary. Please note that some scholarships have specific criteria and different applications. To review a complete listing of all scholarships visit the Foundation website, link below. |
Foundation Website |
The award is designed to recognize one outstanding NJAA member each year at the National Junior Angus Show. This award is only available to current members of the NJAA who are 17 years of age, or older, as of January 1st of the current year. |
Foundation Website |