Posted February 11, 2025
The National Red Angus Convention is approaching and we’re excited to honor this year’s award winners in Loveland, Colorado. If you’d like to nominate deserving members or producers for recognition, please complete the nomination form at this link.
All nominations must be submitted by April 11, 2025, for committee consideration. Join us in Loveland, Colorado, in September to see who takes home the honors!
Submit your nominations here.
Pioneer Breeder of the Year Award
Recognizes and honors long-time members of RAAA who have maintained quality and excellence in their herds through diligent breeding practices.
Commercial Producer of the Year Award
Recognizes to producers who successfully utilize Red Angus genetics on their farm or ranch. Recipients also have demonstrated a history of employing Red Angus commercial marketing tools, such as the Feeder Calf Certification Program, to add increased value to their calf crop.
John V. Robbins Distinguished Service
Recognizes Red Angus members or individuals of the RAAA who have contributed to the betterment of services offered by the Association. Recipients are not required to be RAAA members.
Industry Service Award
Recognizes an individual, company, beef industry association or academic community who has helped RAAA achieve excellence in the beef cattle industry in the past year or more.
Breeder of the Year Award
Recognizes members who maintain an excellent standard of quality in breeding Red Angus cattle.
Advocate of the Year
Recognizes a special Red Angus member or commercial producer who passionately expresses support of the Red Angus breed to seedstock producers, commercial producers, industry partners and/or consumers.
Melvin Leland Innovative Leadership Award
Recognizes Red Angus members or individuals of the RAAA who have had a positive impact on the Association through serving in a leadership role. Qualifying candidates should have served on an RAAA committee(s) for at least five years and preferably were previous recipients of the John V. Robbins Distinguished Service award. Awarded when deemed worthy.
For questions, contact Awards Committee Chair Stephanie Jung at [email protected] or Halla Ramsey at [email protected].
