Saturday, June 28, 2014

Annual Award Winners Announced at Final Convention Banquet



Concluding a successful National Holstein Convention was the announcement of our annual Holstein Association USA award winners! Catch the excitement and get to know these outstanding breeders with these video introductions!

Watch your mailboxes for the Summer 2014 issue of the Holstein Pulse, which will feature more in-depth Convention coverage.

Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder: Greg Andersen - Seagull Bay Dairy, American Falls, Idaho




Distinguished Leadership Award: Marlowe Nelson, Viroqua, Wisconsin


Elite Breeder: Robthom Holsteins, Springfield, Missouri


Congratulations to all our honorees.

Results from Junior Awards Luncheon



Several outstanding Holstein Junior members were recognized at the 2014 National Junior Awards Luncheon on Saturday, June 28, in Dubuque, Iowa.

More coverage and pictures will be provided in the Summer 2014 Holstein Pulse, but following is a listing of the various winners who were recognized for their achievements!

Dairy Bowl
Junior Division (ages 9-15 as of January 1)
Champions: California
Runner-ups: Illinois

Senior Division (ages 16-21 as of January 1)
Champions: Pennsylvania
Runner-ups: California

For more information on the dairy bowl contest, visit the Holstein Foundation web site.

Dairy Knowledge Exam
Junior Division (ages 9-15 as of January 1)
1st place: Hayley Fernandes, CA
2nd place: Macey Pearson, CA
3rd place: Siana Barrett, CA

Senior Division (ages 16-21 as of January 1)
1st place: Alex Gambonini, CA
2nd place: Travis Holtzinger, PA
3rd place: Francesca Gambonini, CA

Prepared Public Speaking
Junior Division (ages 9-13 as of January 1)
1st place: Hanna Richman, NJ
2nd place: Hayley Fernandes, CA
3rd place: Caleb McGee, PA

Intermediate Division (ages 14-17 as of January 1)
1st place: Ariel Staffin, NJ
2nd place: Maddie Beaudry, NH
3rd place: Nicole Buell, WA

Senior Division (ages 18-21 as of January 1)
1st place: Allison Herrick, NY
2nd place: Rachel Demmer, IA
3rd place: Sara Kitchen, PA

Folding Display Contest - Creative Division
Junior Division (ages 9-13 as of January 1)
1st place: Elise Bleck, WI
2nd place: Zach Schitter, WA 
3rd place: Sophie Leach, KS

Intermediate Division (ages 14-17 as of January 1)
1st place: Nicole Buell, WA
2nd place:Taylor Wolfe, PA
3rd place:Halee Wasson, PA

Senior Division (ages 18-21 as of January 1)
1st place:Davey Hardesty, VA
2nd place:Bailey Hart, IL
3rd place: Ashley Mohn, PA

Folding Display Contest - Scientific Division
Junior Division (ages 9-13 as of January 1)
1st place: George Sebright, PA
2nd place: Ethan Hauck, PA
3rd place: Daniel Clapp, MA

Intermediate Division (ages 14-17 as of January 1)
1st place: Courtney Moser, WI
2nd place: Ross Laskey, FL
3rd place: Brock Irwin, IL

Senior Division (ages 18-21 as of January 1)
1st place: Katie Osborne, PA
2nd place: Marcy Bartelheimer, WA
3rd place: Jacob Shaffer, PA

State Scrapbook - Traditional Division
1st place: Pennsylvania
2nd place: Minnesota
3rd place: Washington
4th place: Florida
5th place: Iowa

State Scrapbook - Digital Division
1st place: Virginia
2nd place: Washington
3rd place: Missouri
4th place: Florida
5th place: Iowa

State Banner
1st place: Iowa
2nd place: Florida
3rd place: Missouri



Also announced at the Junior Awards Luncheon were the six Distinguished Junior Member finalists:

  • Hayleigh Geurink, Grand Rapids, Mich.
  • Sara Kitchen, Danville, Pa.
  • Cassandra Krull, Lake Mills, Wis.
  • Jaylene Lesher, Bernville, Pa.
  • Ryan Pralle, Humbird, Wis.
  • Joshua Simon, Farley, Iowa


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·        For more information about the other Holstein Association youth programs, visit the Holstein Association USA Junior web site!