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.
