Award Function

State Scrapbook
First place

The Michigan Junior Angus Association won first place in the scrapbook contest at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13-19 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by American Angus Association.

Herdsmanship

61 head or more

The Missouri Junior Angus Association won first place in herdsmanship, 61 head or more of cattle, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13-19 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by American Angus Association.

46-60 head

The Indiana Junior Angus Association won first place in herdsmanship, 46-60 head of cattle, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13-19 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by American Angus Association.

Herdsmanship 31-45 head

The Ohio Junior Angus Association won first place in herdsmanship, 31-45 head of cattle, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13-19 in Des Moines, Iowa. They also won third place in the the scrapbook contest. Photo by American Angus Association.

Herdsmanship 16-30 head

The Pennsylvania Junior Angus Association won first place in herdsmanship, 16-30 head of cattle, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13-19 in Des Moines, Iowa. They also won the less than 30 head sweepstakes. Photo by American Angus Association.

Herdsmanship 15 and under head

The Louisana Junior Angus Association won first place in herdsmanship, 15 and under head of cattle, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13-19 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by American Angus Association.

Sweepstakes

More than 30 head

The Kansas Junior Angus Association won the sweepstakes award, more than 30 head, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13-19 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by American Angus Association.

Honorary Angus Foundation

Thomas

Stan Thomas of Three Trees Ranch, Sharpsburg, Ga., was inducted into the Honorary Angus Foundation at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13-19 in Des Moines, Iowa. Presenting the award is Justin Brosey, chairman of the National Junior Angus Association board of directors, left, and recieving the award is Dick Beck, general manager of Three Trees Ranch, right. Thomas was recognized for his financial support and dedication to the Angus breed. Photo by American Angus Association.

Brown

Honorary Angus Foundation member,
CJ Brown.

Wallace

Honorary Angus Foundation member,
Tammy Wallace.

Stannard

Honorary Angus Foundation member,
Shelia Stannard.

Team Sales - Junior Division

First place

Members of the Arkansas Junior Angus Association claimed first place in the junior division of team sales at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville; Taylor LaCour, Berryville; and Will Pohlman, Prairie Grove. Photo by American Angus Association.

Second place

Members of the Missouri Junior Angus Association claimed second place in the junior division of team sales at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Jera Pipkin, Republic; Carter Ward, Plattsburg; Chase Thummel, Sheridan; and Madison Gooden, Iberia. Photo by American Angus Association.

Third place

Members of the Kansas Junior Angus Association captured third place in the junior division of team sales at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Johanna Lundgren, Ottawa; Esther McCabe, Elk City; and Quanah Gardiner, Ashland. Photo by American Angus Association.

Team Sales - Intermediate Division

First place

Youth representing the Missouri Junior Angus Association claimed first place in the intermediate division of team sales at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Paige Wallace, Stotts City; Austin Thummel, Sheridan; Cameron Ward, Plattsburg; and Sadie Kinne, Eagleville. Photo by American Angus Association.

Second place

Youth representing the Kansas Junior Angus Association won second place in the intermediate division of team sales at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Ransom Gardiner and Cole Gardiner, both of Ashland; and Peter Lundgren, Ottawa. Photo by American Angus Association.

Third place

Youth representing the Ohio Junior Angus Association captured third place in the intermediate division of team sales at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Krystin Bachman, Lancaster; Lindsey Grimes, Hillsboro; and Bailey Harsh, Radnor. Photo by American Angus Association.

Team Sales - Senior Division

First place

Young sales people representing the Kansas Junior Angus Association claimed first place in the senior division of team sales at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. The winning senior team receives the Bob Laflin Award, in memory of the late Angus breeder who was passionate for junior programs. Pictured from left includes Guy Laflin, presenting award; Chelsea Dickinson, Glasco; David Lundgren, Ottawa; Sam Rucker, Burdett, and Clinton Laflin and Joshua Laflin, presenting the award. Photo by American Angus Association.

Second place

Young sales people representing the Wisconsin Junior Angus Association claimed second place in the senior division of team sales at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Kelli Retallick and Kelsi Retallick, both of Glen Haven; and Kaley Bockhop, Belmont. Photo by American Angus Association.

Third place

Young sales people representing the Missouri Junior Angus Association won third place in the senior division of team sales at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Cody Smith, West Plains; Kathryn McDonald, Seneca; Rachel Barholomew, Archie; and Shane Kinne, Eagleville. Photo by American Angus Association.

Quiz Bowl - Junior Division

First place

Scholars from the Ohio Junior Angus Association won first place in the junior division of the quiz bowl at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Lauren Grimes, Hillsboro; Will Harsh, Radnor; Jordan Bachman, Lancaster; and Shyla Kreager, Newark. Photo by American Angus Association.

Second place

Members of the Missouri Junior Angus Association won second place in the junior division of the quiz bowl at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Madison Gooden, Iberia; Jera Pipkin, Republic; Chase Thummel, Sheridan; and Carter Ward, Plattsburg. Photo by American Angus Association.

Quiz Bowl - Intermediate Division

First place

Scholars from the Kansas Junior Angus Association captured first place in the intermediate division of the quiz bowl at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Team members from left include Cole Gardiner and Ransom Gardiner, both of Ashland; Cody Theis, Leavenworth; and Peter Lundgren, Ottawa.

Second place

Members of the Kansas Junior Angus Association won second place in the intermediate division of the quiz bowl at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Meghan Blythe and Allison Blythe, both of White City; Hannah McCabe, Elk City; and Megan Fink, Randolph. Photo by American Angus Association.

Quiz Bowl - Senior Division

First place

Scholars from the Nebraska Junior Angus Association claimed first place in the senior division of the quiz bowl at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Jara Settles, Hoskins; Klaire Jorgensen, Exeter; Jessica Clowser, Milford; and Claire Volk, Bennington. Photo by American Angus Association.

Mentoring

The National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) mentoring program pairs first- and second-time attendees with those people who have attended multiple shows so the newcomers can meet new people and share new experiences. The first three proteges who turned their mentoring autograph books into the show office were recognized at the 2008 NJAS Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Proteges in the front row, pictured from left include Cheyenne Jones, Franklinton, La.; Claire Hawthorne, Monroe, Wis.; and Jacqueline Walters, Hebron, Ill. Their respective mentors in the back row from left includes David Lundgren, Ottawa; Taylor Short, Ava, Mo.; and Ashlyn Carter, Julesburg, Colo. Photo by American Angus Association.

Crystal Award winners

Ransom Gardiner, Ashland, Kan., center, and Hannah McCabe, Elk City, Kan., right, received the Janet Castle Crystal Awards at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. The awards are presented by the American Angus Auxiliary to the top boy and top girl in contest performance. Cathy Watkins is presenting the awards on behalf of the Auxiliary. Photo by American Angus Association.

Pop Tabs Alabama

Members from the Alabama Junior Angus Association collected more than 100 pounds of aluminum pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald house and were recognized for their efforts at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. This is the second year for the NJAA community service project, and this year 655 total pounds were collected by the NJAA members. Photo by American Angus Association.

Duprey Heifer

Tyler Mardesen, Oxford, Iowa, center, won a confirmed heifer pregnancy from Cherry Knoll Farm, West Grove, Pa., during a random drawing at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Cherry Knoll owners Margaret and Bob Duprey coordinated the gift with the 2008 NJAS theme, "Christmas in July." Andrea and Tim Fitzgerald are pictured representing Cherry Knoll Farm. Photo by American Angus Association.

Posters - Junior Division

Breed or association promotion

These young Angus artist received top honors in the junior division of posters--breed or association promotion at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Shyla Kreager, Newark, Ohio, first; Hailey McNees, Grand Junction, Mich., second; and Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville, Ark., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Membership recruitment

These young Angus artist received top honors in the junior division of posters--membership recruitment at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville, Ark., first; and Emily Dethlefs, North Platte, Neb., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Herd advertisement

These young Angus artist received top honors in the junior division of posters--herd advertisement at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Caylie Egger, Columbus, Neb., first; and Shyla Kreager, Newark, Ohio, second. Photo by American Angus Association.

Posters - Intermediate Division

Breed or association promotion

These Angus artist received top honors in the intermediate division of posters--breed or association promotion at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Paige Tribble, Pocahontas, Ark., first; and overall intermediate poster designer; Tyler Bond-Jones, Bleiblerville, Texas, second; and Colton Kreager, Newark, Ohio, third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Membership recruitment

These Angus artist received top honors in the intermediate division of posters--membership recruitment at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Dereck Washam, Pierce City, Mo.; Paige Tribble, Pocahontas, Ark., second; and Caitlin Kuehn, Durant, Iowa, third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Herd advertisement

These Angus artist received top honors in the intermediate division of posters--herd advertisement at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Paige Tribble, Pocahontas, Ark., first; and Lindsey Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio, third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Posters - Senior Division

Breed or association promotion

These Angus artist received top honors in the senior division of posters--breed or association promotion at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Jara Settles, Hoskins, Neb., first; Haley Rieff, Bentonville, Ark., second; and Gretchen Ettredge, Pilot Point, Texas, third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Membership recruitment

These Angus artist received top honors in the senior division of posters--membership recruitment at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Kyleigh Santee, Langdon, Kan., first and overall senior poster designer; Haley Rieff, Bentonville, Ark., second; and Gretchen Ettredge, Pilot Point, Texas, third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Herd advertisement

These Angus artist received top honors in the senior division of posters--herd advertisement at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Sydney Geppert, Mitchell, S.D., first; Kyleigh Santee, Langdon, Kan., second; and Gretchen Ettredge, Pilot Point, Texas, third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Judging

9-10 Judging first place

These young cattle evaluators received top honors in the junior division of judging at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Kodi Schroeder, first; and Madison Smith, third, both of Caldwell, Texas. Photo by American Angus Association.

9-10 Judge second place

Katelyn Holmes, Benton, Iowa, placed second in the junior division of judging at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by American Angus Association.

14-17 Judging

These young cattle evaluators received top honors in the intermediate division, ages 14-17, of judging at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Colton Ogburn, Ghent, Ky.; Jessica Radcliffe, Schofield, Wis., second; and Cameron Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Sr Judging

These cattle evaluators received top honors in the senior division of judging at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Ben Warfield, Marriottsville, Md., first; Chelsea Dickinson, Glasco, Kan., second; and Ryan Fairbairn, Coatesville, Pa., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Fitting

First place

Juniors representing the Ohio Junior Angus Association were recognized for their first place finish in the fitting contest at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Team members from left include Justin Bachman and Jordan Bachman, both of Lancaster; Jordon Mullett, Coshocton; and Tyler Holcomb, Bidwell. Photo by American Angus Association.

Second place

Juniors representing the Kansas Junior Angus Association were recognized for their second place finish in the fitting contest at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Team members from left include Joshua Laflin, Olsburg; Brooke Bergkamp, Arlington; Tanner Rayl, Hutchinson; and Chance Stout, Olpe.

Third place

Juniors representing the Nebraska Junior Angus Association were recognized for their third place finish in the fitting contest at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Eric Frenzen, Fullerton; Kourtney Nelson and Kade Nelson, both of Crete; and Quin Rutt, Minden. Photo by American Angus Association.

Extemporaneous Speaking

Junior division

These young speakers received top honors in the junior division of extemporaneous speaking at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Alex Rogen, Brandon, S.D., first; Will Pohlman, Prairie Grove, Ark., second; and Tyler Steele, Anita, Iowa, third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Intermediate division, 14-15 year olds

These young speakers received top honors in the intermediate division, 14-15 years old, of extemporaneous speaking at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Tyler Ottensmeier, McLouth, Kan., first; Cole Gardiner, Ashland, Kan., second; and Dane Miller, Columbus, Neb., third; and Nancy Thelen, Auxiliary president, presenting the Harvey Rattey sculpture in name of Pat Grote to Ottensmeier. Photo by American Angus Association.

Intermediate division, 16-17 year olds

These young speakers received top honors in the intermediate division, 16-17 years old, of extemporaneous speaking at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Hannah McCabe, Elk City, Kan., first; Ellen Hoffschneider, Arlington, Neb., second; and Bailey Harsh, Radnor, Ohio, third; and Nancy Thelen, Auxiliary president, presenting the Harvey Rattey sculpture in name of Pat Grote to McCabe. Photo by American Angus Association.

Senior division

These young speakers received top honors in the senior division of extemporaneous speaking at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Melissa Miller, Brandon, Fla., first; Julie Thelen, Saline, Mich., second; Jara Settles, Hoskins, Neb., third; and Sheri Spader and Nancy Thelen, presenting the Harvey Rattey sculpture in the name of the late Richard L. Spader. Photo by American Angus Association.

Extemporaneous Speech Spader

Melissa Miller, Brandon, Fla., left, received a Harvey Rattey sculpture in the name of the late Richard L. Spader, former American Angus Association executive vice president, for her first place finish in the senior division of extemporaneous speaking at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Sheri Spader, Rosendale, Mo., is pictured presenting the sculpture. Photo by American Angus Association.

Graphic Design

Junior division

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their artistic abilities in the junior division of graphic design at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left indluce Sierra Day, Cerro Gordo, Ill., first; Kyle Jones, Bleiblerville, Texas, second; Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville, Ark., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Intermediate division

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their artistic skills in the intermediate division of graphic design at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Dereck Washam, Pierce City, Mo., first; Ransom Gardiner, Ashland, Kan., second; and Cole Gardiner, Ashland, Kan., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Senior division

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their creative talents in the senior division of graphic design at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Elizabeth Williams, Fort Smith, Ark., first; Rachael Vaassen, Ann Arbor, Mich., second; and Gretchen Ettredge, Pilot Point, Texas, third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Photography - Junior Division

Angus cattle

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their photography skills in the junior division of photography--Angus cattle at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Catie Hope, Berryville, Va., first and over all junior winner; Quanah Gardiner, Ashland, Kan., second; and Brody Fitzgerald, West Grove, Pa., third. Catie Hope's photograph also won top photo overall age divisions and categories. Photo by American Angus Association.

People

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their photography efforts in the junior division of photography--people at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Madeline Taylor, Lavaca, Ark., first; Bryce Fitzgerald, West Grove, Pa., second; and Taylor Duckett, New Liberty, Iowa, third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Landscape

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their photography skills in the junior division of photography--landscape at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Taylor Duckett, New Liberty, Iowa, first; Nicole Frick, Kearney, Mo., second; and Jacob Coon, Bethel, Mo., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Around the farm or ranch

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their photography abilities in the junior division of photography--around the farm or ranch at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Jera Pipkin, Republic, Mo., first; and Joshua Scott, Loranger, La., second. Photo by American Angus Association.

Photography - Intermediate Division

Angus cattle

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their photography skills in the intermediate division of photography--Angus cattle at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Ransom Gardiner, Ashland, Kan., first and overall intermediate photograph; Kathleen Gazda, Athens, Ga., second; and Emelia Heimsoth, Lathrop, Mo., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

People

Meghan Blythe, White City, Kan., placed second in the intermediate division of photography--people at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by American Angus Association.

Landscape

Allison Blythe, White City, Kan.; and Audrey Taylor, Lavaca, Ark., place first and second, respectively, in the intermediate division of photography--landscape at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by American Angus Association.

Around the farm or ranch

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their photography skills in the intermediate division of photography--around the farm or ranch at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Emelia Hemsoth, Lathrop, Mo., first; and Dereck Washam, Pierce City, Mo., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Photography - Senior Division

Angus cattle

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their photography skills in the senior division of photography--Angus cattle at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Will Epperly, Moneta, Va., first; Trevor Whiteside, Queenstown, Md., second; and Britney Creamer, Montrose, Colo., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

People

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their photography skills in the senior division of photography--people at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Baily Anderson, Opelika, Ala., first and overall senior winner; Will Epperly, Moneta, Va., second; and Lynsey Frey, Granville, N.D., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Landscape

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their photography talents in the senior division of photography--landscape at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Kelsi Retallick, Glen Haven, Wis., first; Lauren Schroeder, Clarence, Iowa, second; and Jara Settles, Hoskins, Neb., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Around the farm or ranch

Jara Settles, Hoskins, Neb., left, and Lynsey Frey, Granville, N.D., right, placed first and second, respectively, in the senior division of photography--around the farm or ranch at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by American Angus Association.

Creative Writing

Junior division

These young authors claimed top honors in the junior division of writing at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Lane Judy, Fremont, Iowa, first; and Caitlin McClure, Saint Francisville, Ill., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Intermediate division

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their writing skills in the intermediate division of writing at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Hannah McCabe, Elk City, Kan., first; Tyler Wood, Holly Pond, Ala., second; and Mary Spencer, Gibbon, Neb., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Senior division

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their written communication in the senior division of creative writing at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Britney Creamer, Montrose, Colo., first; Gretchen Ettredge, Pilot Point, Texas, second; and Emma Collins, Morton, Miss., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Prepared Public Speaking

Junior division

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their outstanding speaking skills in the junior division of prepared public speaking at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes William Harsh, Radnor, Ohio, first; Will Pohlman, Prairie Grove, Ark., second; and Renae Tokach, Saint Anthony, N.D., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Intermediate division 14-15

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their spoken communication skills in the intermediate division, ages 14-15, of prepared public speaking at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Hannah Wright, Spring City, Tenn., first; and Jessica Radcliffe, Schofield, Wis., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Intermediate division 16-17

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their oral communication skills in the intermediate division, ages 16-17, of prepared public speakingat the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Hannah McCabe, Elk City, Kan., first; Bailey Harsh, Radnor, Ohio, second; and Benjamin Tokach, Saint Anthony, N.D., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Senior division

These National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for their outstanding verbal communication efforts in the senior division of prepared public speaking at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Rachel Bartholomew, Archie, Mo., first; Clinton Laflin, Olsburg, Kan., second; and Chelsea Dickinson, Glasco, Kan., third. Photo by American Angus Association.

Brost LEAD Conference award

Clinton Laflin, Olsburg, Kan., right, received the Gary Brost LEAD Conference Award at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. The award was established in Gary's memory to pay the registration costs for one NJAA member to atted the leadership event each year. Cathy Watkins is pictured making the award presentation. Photo by American Angus Association.

Outstanding leadership award

Haley Rieff, Bentonville, Ark., right, received the outstanding leadership award at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Haley has been active in the Arkansas Junior Angus Association for more than a decade and encourages young members to become involved. She will receive the Barbara Smalstig Outstanding Leadership Award trophy during the American Angus Association awards banquet in November. Rebecca Tokach, NJAA Foundation director, is pictured presenting the certificate. Photo by American Angus Association.

 Auxiliary Scholarship Winners

Auxiliary's male scholarship winners

The American Angus Auxiliary awarded $12,000 in scholarships to deserving young men and women who are recent high school graduates at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Auxiliary officers presented the scholarships to five young men and five young women. Pictured from left includes Mary Greiman, Kathi Creamer, both Auxiliary officers; Shane Clary, Brodnax, Va., first place; Cole Pearson, Scott City, Kan., second place; Jared Brosey, Hamilton, Ohio, fifth place; and Michelle Rieff and Nancy Thelen, Auxiliary officers. Photo by American Angus Association.

Auxiliary's female scholarship winners

The American Angus Auxiliary awarded $12,000 in scholarships to deserving young men and women who are recent high school graduates at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Auxiliary officers presented the scholarships to five young men and five young women. Pictured from left includes Mary Greiman, Kathi Creamer, both Auxiliary officers; Kathleen Gazda, Athens, Ga., first place; Elizabeth Williams, Fort Smith, Ark., second place; Megan Ahearn, Wills Point, Texas, third place; Katrina Frey, Quarryville, Pa., fourth place; Kaley Bockhop, Belmont, Wis., fifth place; and Michelle Rieff and Nancy Thelen, Auxiliary officers. Photo by American Angus Association.

Miss American Angus contestants

These five young ladies will compete for the title of Miss American Angus this fall in Louisville, Ky., and were announced at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. All are May 2008 high school graduates, and will prepare a speech, take a written quiz and interview before a panel of judges before one of them is crowned the 2009 Miss American Angus. Pictured from left includes Mary Greiman and Kathi Creamer, American Angus Auxiliary officers; Kathleen Gazda, Athens, Ga.; Krystin Bachman, Lancaster, Ohio; Megan Ahearn, Wills Point, Texas; Katrina Frey, Quarryville, Pa.; Kaley Bockhop, Belmont, Wis.; and Michelle Rieff and Nancy Thelen, American Angus Auxiliary officers. Photo by American Angus Association.

Woodlawn Scholar

Haley Rieff, Bentonville, Ark., left, received the Woodlawn Farms Angus Scholarship, funded through the Angus Foundation, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Blanford Pierce, Woodlawn Farms, Creston, Ill., is pictured presenting the scholarship. Photo by American Angus Association.

Schaff Scholar

Benjamin Tokach, Saint Anthony, N.D., received the Joseph and Ruby Schaff/Schaff Angus Ranch Scholarship, funded through the Angus Foundation, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by American Angus Association.

Bojoruez Scholar

Nicole Jorgensen, Culver, Ore., received the Jean Ann (Neumeyer) Bojoruez Memorial Angus Scholarship, funded through the Angus Foundation, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by American Angus Association.

Horton Scholar

Chris Jones, Blountsville, Ala., left, received the James E. Horton Junior Angus Scholarship, funded through the Angus Foundation, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Richard Dyar, American Angus Association regional manager, is pictured presenting the scholarship. Photo by American Angus Association.

Olson Scholar

Drew Schroeder, Clarence, Iowa, received the Mack C. Olson Memorial Angus Scholarship, funded through the Angus Foundation, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes JoAnn Olson, Marc Olson, Lloyd Olson, Drew Schroeder, Mindy Huls, Matt Olson and Molly Judy. Photo by American Angus Association.

Kansas Scholar

Chelsea Dickinson, Glasco, Kan., right, received the Kansas Angus Association Scholarship, funded through the Angus Foundation, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Anne Lampe, Kansas Angus Association manager, is pictured presenting the scholarship. Photo by American Angus Association.

Texas Scholar

Several youth received Texas Angus Association scholarships, funded through the Angus Foundation, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured from left includes Gretchen Ettredge, Pilot Point, Texas; Megan Ahearn, Wills Point, Texas; Kevin Gleason, Midlothian, Texas; Jennifer Smith, Elysian Fields, Texas; and Sandra Kittley, Texas Angus Association executive secretary, presenting the scholarships. Photo by American Angus Association.

Certified Angus Beef (CAB) LLC/NJAA Scholarship

Christina Egner, Shelby, Ohio, right, received the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) LLC/NJAA Scholarship, funded through the Angus Foundation, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Bryce Schumann, American Angus Association chief executive officer, is pictured presenting the scholarship. Photo by American Angus Association.

Angus Foundation scholarships

This year, the Angus Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Junior Angus members who received a $1,000 scholarship include from left: Ashlyn Carter, Julesburg, Colo.; Erika Boehmer, Charlotte, Mich.; Ryan Mitteness, Ada, Minn.; Emma Collins, Morton, Miss.; Brittany Full, Mount Airy, Md.; Chris Jones, Blountsville, Ala.; Brandi Cromer, Lamar, Ark.; Will Mayfield, Pulaski, Tenn.; Sydney Geppert, Mitchell, S.D.; Kathryn McDonald, Seneca, Mo.; Rebecca Hurst, Dorsey, Ill.; Justin Moritz, Piper City, Ill.; Nicole Jorgensen, Culver, Ore.; Bailey Quam, Lodi, Wis.; Rachael Vaassen, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Drew Schroeder, Clarence, Iowa; Ericka Waggener, Harrodsburg, Ky.; Benjamin Tokach, Saint Antony, N.D.; Lindsay Waugh, Goodhue, Minn.; and Trevor Whiteside, Queenstown, Md. Photo by American Angus Association.

3000 Angus Foundation

This year, the Angus Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Junior Angus members who received $3,000 scholarships include from left: Julie Thelen, Saline, Mich.; Megan Ahearn, Wills Point, Texas; Rachel Bartholomew, Archie, Mo.; Britney Creamer, Montrose, Colo.; Chelsea Dickinson, Glasco, Kan.; Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich.; Gretchen Ettredge, Pilot Point, Texas; Kevin Gleason, Midlothian, Texas; Andrew Rogen, Brandon, S.D.; Andrew Foster, Niles, Mich.; Alison Johnston, Houston, Minn.; Shane Kinne, Eagleville, Mo.; Kelsi Retallick, Glen Haven, Wis.; Kathleen Gazda, Athens, Ga.; Matthew Tollefson, Clark, S.D.; and Elizabeth Williams, Fort Smith, Ark. Photo by American Angus Association.

Spader 5000

This year, the Angus Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Two $5,000 scholarships were given in the memory of Richard L. "Dick" Spader, former American Angus Association executive vice president. Jessica Clowser, Milford, Neb., left, and Walt Stinson, Talbott, Tenn., right, received the scholarships from Sheri Spader. Photo by American Angus Association.

Angus Foundation Grad Scholar

This year, the Angus Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. For the first time, graduate student scholarships were awarded. Pictured from left receiving the $5,000 graduate student scholarship includes Ashley Gillig, Aurora, Mo.; Zebadiah Gray, Toledo, Iowa; Joshua Jackson, Salvisa, Ky.; and Jake Tiedeman, North Platte, Neb. Photo by American Angus Association.

Gold Award recipients

National Junior Angus Association members who have previously earned their Bronze and Silver Awards and are in their final year of involvement may be eligible to receive the NJAA Gold Award, which was presented at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pictured receiving Gold Awards from left includes: Rachael Vaassen, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Walt Stinson, Talbott, Tenn.; Kara Wilson, Orleans, Ind.; Jon Whitlock, Iuka, Miss.; Bridget Driscoll, Williamsburg, Iowa; Rachel Bartholomew, Archie, Mo.; Christopher Cassady, Ancona, Ill.; Mandy Gimbel, Ree Heights, S.D.; Ericka Waggener, Harrodsburg, Ky.; Lindsay Waugh, Goodhue, Minn.; Brandon Creamer, Montrose, Colo.; Christina Egner, Shelby, Ohio; Kyle Kemp, Bridgeport, Texas; Lauren Moss, Lancaster, Ky.; Alison Johnston, Houston, Minn.; Haley Rieff, Bentonville, Ark.; Will Mayfield, Pulaski, Tenn.; Lauren Schroeder, Clarence, Iowa; Courtney Rump, Galva, Kan.; Kari Stai, New London, Minn.; Julie Thelen, Saline, Mich.; and Samantha Harl, Hastings, Neb. Photo by American Angus Association.