July 9, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Holly Martin, director of communications

816-383-5143

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Cutline: These junior members received the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Undergraduate Scholarship at the 2024 National Junior Angus Show, June 30 – July 7 in Madison, Wis. Pictured from left are Jonwyn Ayres, Powers, Ore,; Ryan Borer, Buchanan, Va.; Suter Clark, Gretna, Va.; Jack Dameron, Towanda, Ill.; Ella Jordan, Savannah, Mo.; Rosalind Kidwell, Gentryville, Ind.; Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.; Blake Long, Big Cabin, Okla.; Drew Mickey, Taylorville, Ill.; Alli Perry, Fayetteville, Tenn.; Sydney Sanders, Leesburg, Ohio; Sawyer Styles, Brentford, S.D.; and Lauren Wolter, Aviston, Ill.

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Juniors awarded Angus Foundation scholarships, awards

Over $228,000 in scholarships awarded at 2024 National Junior Angus Show

A group of ambitious young cattlemen and women from across the United States were awarded scholarships from the Angus Foundation at the 2024 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Madison, Wisconsin.

“[The Angus Foundation scholarship] is supporting me in my next steps in life,” said Rosalind Kidwell, recipient of the Gary Brost Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Award and Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Undergraduate Scholarships.

Kidwell plans to attend Purdue University this fall, majoring in biochemistry with a minor in animal science. “You don’t realize how much college costs until you start adding it up,” Kidwell said. “The Angus Foundation scholarships truly offset that cost, especially with all these gracious donors. It makes me happy to be a part of the Association and to have these people surrounding me.”

Since 1998, The Angus Foundation has awarded more than $4.2 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships.

“The Angus Foundation is thankful for our donors that graciously give to support our upcoming leaders and their future endeavors.” said Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation executive director. “We’re proud to be able to make an impact on so many of our outstanding Angus leaders.”

A five-member committee consisting of industry experts, Foundation board members, Angus breeders and National Junior Angus Association board members evaluates the applications. The committee considers involvement, participation, leadership, service, career goals and other criteria set forth in the scholarships’ fund agreements.

“They are building up the future leaders of our industry and of the world. I think it is a great thing that we have them.” said Kidwell. “A huge thank you to the Foundation. I hope that in the future I can have the means to donate to the Foundation and also help support kids like me who are wanting to make a difference and impact in the agriculture industry.”

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

Reese Anderson – Chrisman, Ill.

Audrey Curtin – Blue Mound, Ill.

Anne Dameron – Towanda, Ill.

Sam Greiman – Perry, Iowa

Carlee Hoffmann – Schertz, Texas

Hailey Jentz – Belmont, Wis.

Avery Kimble – Montrose, Colo.

Kaylan Kiser – Proctor, Texas

Ava Leibfried - Hazel Green, Wis.

Eliza Patchin – Mitchellville, Iowa

Will Philipello – Bryan, Texas

Gavin Rhode – Stewartsville, Mo.

Isaac Rhode – Stewartsville, Mo.

Elizabeth Rone – Courtland, Miss.

Anna Scheurman – Warsaw, Ohio

Alyson Schulze – Woodbine, Md.

Bryanna Smith – Russell Springs, Ky.

James Voight – Fredericksburg, Pa.

Hannah Williams – Milan, Ga.

Mary Wood – Willow Spring, N.C.

Angus Foundation Graduate Scholarship – $5,000

Maddie Fugate – Oregon, Ill.

Mardee Sadowsky – Eagleville, Mo.

Eric Schafer – Owaneco, Ill.

Kristina Scheurman – Warsaw, Ohio

Claire Stevenson – White Sulphur Springs, Mont.

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

Jonwyn Ayres – Powers, Ore.

Ryan Borer – Buchanan, VA

Suter Clark – Gretna, Va.

Jack Dameron – Towanda, Ill.

Avery Dull – Westminster, Md.

Amanda Hoffmann Schertz, Texas

Ella Jordan – Savannah, Mo.

Rosalind Kidwell – Gentryville, Ind.

Paige Lemenager – Hudson, Ill.

Blake Long – Big Cabin, Okla.

Drew Mickey – Taylorville, Ill.

Amelia Miller – Gridley, Ill.

Clay Pelton – Paradise, Kan.

Alli Perry – Fayetteville, Tenn.

Sydney Sanders – Leesburg, Ohio

Lizzie Schafer – Owaneco, Ill.

Sawyer Styles - Brentford, S.D.

Lauren Wolter – Aviston, Ill.

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

Lindsey Decker – Lubbock, Texas

Kallie Knott – Laotto, Ind.

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

Adam McCauley – Cynthiana, Ky.

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

Anna Scheurman – Warsaw, Ohio

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

Allison Davis – Shelbyville, Tenn.

Adam & Julie Conover Angus Scholarship – $500

Ella Coulter – Wentzville, Mo.

CAB/NJAA Scholarship – $1,500

Allison Davis – Shelbyville, Tenn.

C.L. Cook Angus Scholarship – $2,000

Savannah Page – Jefferson, Ga.

Cory Watt Memorial Scholarship – $2,500

Allison Davis – Shelbyville, Tenn.

DeEtta Wood Memorial Scholarship – $1,500

Ava Wood – Willow Spring, N.C.

Doug Kuykendall Scholarship – $1,000

Kaylan Kiser – Proctor, Texas

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

Alyson Schulze – Woodbine, Md.

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

J. Gordon Clark – Gretna, Va.

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

Sawyer Styles – Brentford, S.D.

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

Lyle Perrier – Eureka, Kan.

Iowa Junior Angus Association – State Scholarship – $750

Erin Driscoll – Williamsburg, Iowa

Iowa Junior Angus Association – National Scholarship – $750

Jordyn Wickard – Greenfield, Ind.

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

Colter Pohlman – Hereford, Texas

Jean Ann (Neumeyer) Bojorquez Memorial & Robert and Hollyce Neumeyer Angus Scholarship – $1,000

Kacie Vejraska – Omak, Wash.

Joe Bill Meng Memorial Angus Scholarship – $750

Bryanna Smith – Russell Springs, Ky.

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

Adam McCauley – Cynthiana, Ky.

John Rucker Family Angus Scholarship – $1,500

Jacqueline Bramhall – Lovettsville, Va.

Kansas Angus Association Scholarship – $1,500

Kelsey Theis – Leavenworth, Kan.

Arkansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship – $500

Taylor Kelner – Bradley, Ark.

Mack C. Olson Memorial Angus Scholarship – $500

Eliza Patchin – Mitchellville, Iowa

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

Adam Miller – Gridley, Ill.

NJAA Alumni and Friends Scholarship – $2,000

Seth Cox – Eagle Point, Ore.

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

Lauren Phillips – Centerville, Iowa

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

Keely Shultz – Danielsville, Ga.

Pat Goggins Memorial Angus Scholarship – $1,000

Kelsey Vandeberghe – Cleveland, N.D.

Pennsylvania Angus Association Scholarship – $1,000

James Voight – Fredericksburg, Pa.

Ray Sims Angus Scholarship – $1,500

Trey Conley – Clarksdale, Mo.

Richard L. Spader Scholarships – $5,000

Addison Cotton – York, Neb.

Tucker Stagemeyer – Page, Neb.

Roscoe L. Richardson Memorial Scholarship – $500

Kierson Reasner – Neelyton, Pa.

Texas Angus Association Scholarships – $1,000

Carlee Hoffmann – Schertz, Texas

Will Philipello – Bryan, Texas

Colter Pohlman – Hereford, Texas

Western States National Junior Angus Show Scholarship – $1,000

JessaLynn Hudson – Belvidere, Neb.

Woodlawn Farms Scholarship – $1,500

Blake Pillars – Martin, Mich.

Joel Harrison Memorial Angus Scholarship (Champion Bred & Owned Cow/Calf Pair)

Anne Dameron – Towanda, Ill.

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

Collin Deatsman – Leesburg, Ind.

Gary Brost Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Award 

Audrey Curtin – Blue Mound, Ill.

Rosalind Kidwell – Gentryville, Ind.

Drew Mickey – Taylorville, Ill.

Jacob Wickard – Greenfield, Ind.

Jordyn Wickard – Greenfield, Ind.

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

Charlee Jones – Gridley, Ill.

Ella Bane – Towanda, Ill.

Blake Wolter – Aviston, Ill.

Danielle Alberts – Atlanta, Ill.

Macie Carroll – Mount Carroll, Ill.

Macie Bartlow – Macomb, Ill.

Gary M. Stoller Jump Start your LEADership Award

Claire Murnin – Pompeys Pillar, Mont.

Stan Prox Memorial Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Award

Mady Bergmann – Vienna, Ill.

Thomas A. and Catherine Chambers Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Award

Harper Hicks – Olympia, Wash.

Sawyer Hicks – Olympia, Wash.

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

Payton Alexander – Nemo, TX

Tom Burke Young Angus Achievement Awards

Brystol Humpert – Windthorst, Texas

Lane Toledo – Visalia, Calif.

View results of the 2023 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.

–        Written Olivia Rooker, Angus Communications

About the Angus Foundation

Established as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1980, the Angus Foundation remains focused on its mission to support Angus education, youth, and research. The organization has distributed more than $3.9 million in youth scholarships since 1998 and has also invested more than $1.3 million in beef cattle research in the past decade.

For more information, contact the Angus Foundation at 816-383-5100.

ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association^® is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 22,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by more than 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.