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Fifteen Iowa youth from 15 counties were recognized for their achievements with their purebred breeding heifer projects last week at the 2008 Iowa State Fair.
The Iowa Beef Heifer Award is designed to honor outstanding youth and future leaders of the beef industry. This program evaluates leadership and involvement in breed organizations and community activities as well as responsibilities and growth within their project.
 All 4-H, FFA and junior association members who own and exhibit a market beef or breeding heifer at the Iowa State Fair are eligible to enter. Applicants may participate in one of the following breed divisions: Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Red Angus, Salers, Shorthorn or Simmental.
The Iowa Cattlemen's Association (ICA) coordinates the application process and breed representatives along with an outside judge serving as the selection committee. They review all applications and conduct personal interviews with each of the applicants at the fair.
Winners of each breed division receive a certificate for the purchase of a registered female sponsored by the Iowa State Fair and Beef Breed Associations. Show halters are presented to runner-ups and are sponsored by Kent Feeds, Inc. of Muscatine, Iowa, and Sullivan Supply, Inc. of Dunlap, Iowa.
2008 Iowa Beef Heifer Award Winners and Runner-ups
Angus - Lauren Barker of Monticello, Emily Orman of Ottumwa, Tyler Orman* of Ottumwa Charolais - Tyler Smith* of Grinnell, Dustie Tibboel of Pleasantville Chianina - Mallory Bormann of Algona, Sarah Butler* of State Center Gelbvieh -Judd Martin* of Fontanelle Maine Anjou - Amy Sampson* of Nevada, Makayla M. Smith of Dows City Red Angus - Nathanial Morgan* of Cushing Shorthorn - Casey Smith* of Fairfield Simmental - Lance Bormann of Clinton, Chase Jass* of Garner, Katlyn Ruth of Iowa City
*Denotes this years breed winner.
The Iowa Beef Heifer award is an annual event. For additional information on this event please contact the ICA at 515-296-2266 or email kellie@iabeef.org.
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