Angus cattle have a tradition of excellence in the show ring, and that history continues across the country each year. The American Angus Association created the Roll of Victory (ROV) Show Program in 1984 to recognize show-winning animals, their sires, dams, breeders and owners on a per year basis.

The ROV Show Heifer of the Year, EXAR Princess 2717; the ROV Bull of the Year, BNWZ Executive Decision 2219; and the ROV Breeder of the Year, Express Ranches, were honored at the 2024 Association Awards Dinner and Reception on Nov. 3 in Fort Worth, Texas. The awards dinner was part of the Angus Convention program.

“The 2023 to 2024 ROV show program included 16 shows across the country. The ROV program continues to showcase the top Angus cattle in the country as they compete for top honors every year,” says Caitlyn Brandt, director of events and junior activities. “We congratulate the winners on their achievements.”

The ROV season runs from June 1 through May 31, and the 16 shows consist of six Super ROV shows and 10 other recognized shows. Points for these shows are accumulated on an annual basis, rather than on accumulation of points over many years.

The ROV Show Heifer of the Year was EXAR Princess 2717 owned by Jake Allison of Yukon, Okla. The heifer received grand champion honors at the North American International Livestock Expo Super ROV show, and reserve honors at the Fort Worth Stock Show ROV Show.

The ROV Breeder of the Year was Express Ranches of Yukon, Okla. Express Ranches earned 759 points from the 16 eligible shows throughout the year. This is the 12th consecutive year Express Ranches has won the award.

For more information about the rules and regulations behind the ROV Show Program, visit www.angus.org/Show/RovVictoryProgram.