Pittsville Student Named as Semifinalists for the 2023 Distinguished Junior Member Award

Thursday, April 13th, 2023 -- 11:00 AM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) Holstein Association USA has named twelve individuals as semifinalists for the 2023 Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) awards.

According to the Wisconsin Ag Connection, the Distinguished Junior Member award is the highest achievement for National Junior Holstein Association members and has been recognizing deserving young adults for over a century.

One local individual receiving the award is Madeline Hensel of Pittsville. The Distinguished Junior Member award was established in 1922 and is the longest-running Holstein Youth Program. The honor recognizes individuals’ commitment to the Holstein breed, involvement in the dairy industry, and related activities.

Twelve young adults were selected as semifinalists based on an application process including a resume, story of their Junior Holstein work, essay questions, video elements, and more.

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