Applications Available for National Holstein Association Awards

Tuesday, December 28th, 2021 -- 10:00 AM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) Applications are now available for national Holstein Association members who want to apply for various awards for the coming year.

According to the Wisconsin Ag Connection, the organization says forms for the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder and Distinguished Leadership Award are due at the end of January 2022.

The Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award recognizes significant accomplishments of young Registered Holstein Breeders, ages 21 to 40. Applicants may nominate themselves or be nominated, and may apply as individuals, a couple, or business partners.

The winning applicant will receive travel and lodging expenses for two to the National Holstein Convention and a $2,000 cash award. The Elite Breeder Award honors a living Holstein Association USA member, family, partnership, or corporation who has bred outstanding animals and thereby made a notable contribution to the advancement of U.S. Registered Holsteins.

The applicant must have been a member of Holstein Association USA for at least five years. Applications will be considered for three years. The Distinguished Leadership Award is given to an individual who has provided outstanding and unselfish leadership that has contributed to the improvement of the Holstein Association and/or dairy industry.

This is a unique award, as the recipient does not necessarily have to be a member of Holstein Association USA. Applications for this award will also be considered for three years.

Additionally, a scholarship is available to students interested in agriculture who plan to pursue their master's degree in business administration. The Robert H. Rumler MBA Scholarship awards $3,000 to a qualified individual pursuing their MBA at an accredited university.

Applications for this scholarship are due to the Holstein office by April 2022. For more information on any of the awards, call 800-952-5200.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.