Awards and Recognition

AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION - THE BUSINESS BREED

CENTURY AWARD

The Century Award was created to recognize its members and their families who have been in continuous production of registered Angus cattle for at least 100 years. The honorees are recognized at the American Angus Association’s Annual Awards Banquet, held during Angus Convention.

Applications are due to the Events and Junior Activities Department by March 1, of the year you wish to receive the award. Please feel free to include additional sheets or copies of relevant historical documents if applicable.

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2023	Miller Angus Farm, Estelline, SD Mike Sitz Angus, Burwell, NE Williams Angus, Gray, TN
2022	No Inductees
2021	No Inductees
2020	A&B Cattle, Bassett, NE
2019	Purath Angus Farm, Red Lake Falls, MN Spring Cove Ranch, Bliss, ID
2018	Rains Angus, Mercer, PA
2017	No Inductees
2016	Thomas-Criswell Angus, New Bloomfield, MO
2015	Penner Angus Ranch, Mill Creek, OK Simpson Angus Ranch,Edmond, OK Ingalls Centennial Angus, Faith, SD Homestead Farm, Cedar Lake, IN
2014	Laflin Angus Ranch, Olsburg, KS Dahl Angus, Estelline, SD
2013	No Inductees
2012	Miller's Viewlawn, Mabel, MN Sunnyslope Angus, LLC, Lanesboro, MN
2011	Evergreen Stock Farm, Marshalltown, IA Five Star Land & Livestock, Wilton, CA Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Sunny Home Farm, Eden, NC

ANGUS HERITAGE FOUNDATION AWARD

Each year, the American Angus Association honors individuals who have made a significant contribution of their time, knowledge and efforts to improve and advance the Angus breed. Inductees are recognized during the American Angus Association’s Annual Awards Banquet, during Angus Convention.

See past winners and read their stories

HISTORIC ANGUS HERD AWARD

Active members of the Association who have been in the continuous production of registered Angus cattle for 50 years or more are eligible to apply for the American Angus Association's Historic Angus Herd Award. Awards are presented throughout the year. To qualify, the herd must be owned by the original member or their immediate family, and documentation of herd records must be provided.

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2023	Pierce Angus Farms, Hancock, IA Ward's Angus Farm, Greenfield, TN Wheaton Angus Farm, Columbia, MO Cquin Angus Farm, Scott, LA McBride Angus, Centrailia, MO Ricard Dyar, Crossville, AL
2022	BoPat Farms, Bradford, TN Jenning’s Creek Angus, Ridgeway, VA
2021	No Inductees
2020	Ralph Porter and Sons, Dalhart, TX Underwood Angus Farms, North Manchester, IN Rivermont Angus Farm, Saltillo, TN Octoraro Angus, Schellsburg, PA Mathis Angus Farms, Duck River, TN
2019	April Valley Farms, Leavenworth KS Jorgensen Ranches, Ideal, SD Springhaven Angus, Belton, MO Lazy JB Angus, Montrose, CO Poplar Springs Farm, Moore, SC Hughes Flippin Farms Inc., Tompkinsville, KY County Line Angus, Campbellsville, KY
2018	Thread & Gage Co. Farm, Spring Grove, IL DeKap Angus Farm, Lanark, IL Brookhill Angus, Lexington, KY
2017	Creek Side Farm, Coldwater, OH StoneBridge Farms, Fayetteville, TN Monogram Farms, Terry, MS Clarence Van Dyke, Manhattan, MT Skyview Farms, Buena Vista, VA
2016	Swanson Angus, Durant, IA Hill Angus Farm, Paragould, AR Snider & Lewis Angus Farm, Carlisle, AR Coverdale Angus, Frankton, IN
2015	Kinseys' Oak Front Farms, Flemington, WV Jones & Gilliam, Gainesville, MO 7HAR Harrison Angus Ranch, Howard, KS Haag Angus Farm, Plymouth, IN
2014	KM Cattle Company, Coon Rapids, IA
2013	Clearwater Farm, Springfield, MO K K Duncan & Son, Zanesville, OH Leon Kleeman, Miller, MO Roger Sunvold Family, Sacred Heart, MN Valley View Angus Farm, Republic, MO Sulphur Valley Angus Farm, Fayetteville, AR Double Dye Farms, Shelbina, MO Carl Hoefelmeyer, Poth, TX A.D.D. Angus Farm, Arlington, IA Borkowski Angus Farm, Elliott, IA Charles A. "Buddy" Smith, Paragould, AR
2012	Walter D. Shealy III/Black Grove, Newberry, SC William B. & Nancy S. Byars, Fortuna, MO Lefevre Angus Farm, Butler, MO Dennis Lopez/Diablo Valley Angus, Byron, CA Bobby Aldridge, Yanceyville, NC Weiker Angus Ranch, Fayette, MO Tracy & Mark Pedretti, Prairie Du Chien, WI Randy Kessler, Milton-Freewater, OR Coulter Angus, Congerville, IL Goodfellow Angus, Bruce, SD
2011	Claybrook Angus Covington, TN Frank Hinkson Cottonwood Falls, KS Mission Valley Ranch Topeka, KS Kenneth Elbert/Elbert Angus Farm Pierce City, MO John Miller/Miller Angus Ranch St. Anthony, ND Eldon & Danny Wiese/Flying W Ranch, LLC Pequot Lakes, MN Eugene & Colleen Knop/Knop Angus Farm Ida Grove, IA Craig Jerz/Jerz Angus Farms Decatur, MI Larry D. Earhart Powell, WY Hollman Angus Farm Martell, NE
2010	Gentry Brothers Angus/Gentry Homeplace Angus/Ira Gentry Angus King, NC Baker's Lemar Angus Ranch Saint Onge, SD Hinds Trust Palmyra, MO Leary Brothers Angus Caledonia, MN Century Acres Angus Vincent, IA Averitte Farms Vanleer, TN
2009	Bradley 3 Ranch Ltd Memphis, TX Springlake Farm Kingston, IL Famoda Farm Tigerville, SC S & R Farms Schofield, WI Country Lane Farm Ringle, WI Hilltop Angus Sturgeon, MO Wehmeier Angus Farm St. James, MO J.M. Michels Angus Farm Stanley, IA Atomic Angus Lamoure, ND Sunny Home Farm Eden, NC Baker Angus Farms Butler, MO Red Tank Ranch Fittstown, OK

2023	Terre Haute Farms Ville Platte, LA Reavis Angus Farm LaMonte, MO Branganmere Marshfield, MO Lakeview Farm Newhebron, MS Pasquotank Farms, W. T. Jackson Jr. & Son Elizabeth City, NC Roland F. Anderjaska Hayes Center, NE Wayback Angus Farm Chapel Hill, TN Two Box Ranch Toledo, WA Clarence Frey Mulhall, OK Rocking P Farm, Don & Mida Peterson Horner, WV Nelson Angus Ranch Salmon, ID
2007	Harlan Angus Ranch Huntsville, MO Carl Dethlefs & Sons Rockville, NE Scholl Angus Springboro, OH M.H. Barnett Washington, GA Callan Angus Farms Stonington, IL Rocky Creek Farms Ashford, AL Mc Land Angus Mendon, IL William Jackson & Sons Hope, IN L.C. Thornton Maysville, MO Richard Pemberton Marshall, MO Wakeland Angus Farms Zebulon, NC Gene Neil Brookfield, MO Trowbridge Angus Ghent, NY
2006	Burke Bros., Blooming Prairie, MN Nelson Family Farm, Mabel, MN William Ramsey & Sons, Frankfort, IN David Lutchka, Grass Lake, MI K-2 Angus Herd, Milton, KS Stueland Angus Inc., Tipton, IA McLaughlin Angus Farm, Mason City, IL Clark Angus Ranch, Crockett, TX
2005	Thomas C. Nichols, Tracy, IA Beaver Dam Farm, Middleburg, VA Otis Miller & Sons, Mercer, MO J.C. Stair, Drasco, AR Tokeena Angus Farms, Seneca, SC Stewart Select Angus LLC, Greensburg, IN Murray Angus Farms, Buffalo Center, IA Ferda Angus Farms, Blackwell, OK
2004	J BAR Angus, Columbus Junction, NE Zodiac Angus, Adrian, MO Colossal Angus, Lincoln, NE Leroy Mindemann, Apache, OK Blossomrock, Harrodsburg, KY Brookdale Angus Farms, Sedalia, MO Leonard & Sons, Perry, IA Jamison Angus Farms, Columbus Junction, IA New Haven Angus, Leavenworth, KS
2003	Branch View Angus, Hustonville, KY McBride Angus Farm, Centralia, MO Summitcrest Farms, Summitville, OH McClarnon Stock Farm, Greenfield, IN Junior Leathers, Johnsonville, IL Dal' bairn Farm, Carlisle, NY C. E. Varley and Son, Stuart, IA
2002	Smart Angus Farm, New Bloomfield, MO Bud Barnes, Cordell, OK Benson Angus Farm, Irwin, IA Ahlgren Angus Ranch, Grass Range, MT Frontier Angus Farm, Stockville, NE Glenowen Farm, Round Hill, VA Richard Fowler, Ninnekah, OK Sydenstricker Genetics, Mexico, MO
2001	Miller Bar 3W Angus Farm, King City, MO Da Es Ro Angus Farms, Columbus Jct., IA O'Neill Angus Farm, Logan, IA Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Carrier & Sons, Lockwood, MO
2000	Felton Angus Farms, Neola IA E. M. Holt & Sons, Weimar, TX Lazy S Bar Angus Ranch, Milan MO Jerry Hunziker, Hurdland MO Kenneth Bechtum & Family, Riceville IA Skinner Angus Ranch, Salmon ID Jenkins Angus Farm, Gage OK Stassen Angus Farm, Marshall MN Josephson Angus, Washburn ND Valley Tree Farms, Winchester IL Littlerobe Angus Ranch, Higgins TX
1999	D.E. and E.F. Krueger, Baxter IA Sunny Brook Ranch, Paso Robles CA Taylor Farms, Decatur MI Fred C. Frey & Sons, Quarryville PA Lockhart Angus, Wellington IL Maurin Angus Farm, Hammond LA Suburban Angus Farm, Eagleville MO Maple Croft Farm, Elk Garden WV Golden Dawn Farms, Carthage IN
1998	Oakview Farm/Bobby Aldridge, Yanceyville NC Fra-Mar Farms/F. Marshall Binford, Atlanta GA Rural Retreat Farm/James E. Phillippe, Lawrenceville IL Johnson Angus Farm/Ray Johnson, Brodhead WI Angelo State University, San Angelo TX NCSU/Chinqua-Penn Plantation, Reidsville NC Patton Farms, Crawfordsville IN Grote Angus Ranch, Bennington OK
1997	Gibbet Hill Farm, Groton MA Burch Angus Ranch, Mill Creek OK Barnett Angus Farm, Washington GA Wesley & Mary Sue Silk, Lawton OK 5 Star Land & Livestock, Wilton CA Way-View Farms/Fred N. Penick, Hebron OH Thomas Angus Ranch, Baker OR Cloverdale Farms, Henry Ericson, Ft. Scott KS Stardust Ranch/Henry & Jeannette Chitty, Micanopy FL Malone Angus Farm, Decatur IL Stevick Angus Ranch, Des Lacs ND Upland Farm/John F. Kramer, Starwberry Plains TN Lost Lake Ranch/Bill Harrer, Fort Benton MT Double C Stock Farm/Carleton Meinders, New Sharon IA McCabe Angus Farm, Creal Springs IL Dr. Arthur V. Bartenslager, Churchville VA
1996	Mosher Angus Farm, Liscomb IA Murray Farms, Buffalo Center IA The Fairway Herd/Alexander T. Stumpf, Rapidan VA Lazear Angus Farms, Chariton IA Trojan Hill Farms/Phillip D. Archer, Bloomfield IA Angus Vale Farms/Willard C. Cole, Huntsville MO Hurlbut Angus Farm/Dean Hurlbut & James Hurlbut, Raymond SD
1995	G Bar H Cattle Co., Veteran WY Solsma Angus, Sanborn IA Bottorff Bros., LaGrange KY Beaver Ridge Farm (Watkins), Middleton IN Nuttelman Angus Farms, West Salem WI Schmidt Bros., McGregor TX H&M Angus/Henry Morgan, Greeley KS Nelson Angus Farm, Lyle MN Terhune's Angus Acres, Danville KY Don-Ev Angus Farm/Donald E. Novak, Montfort WI Alexander T. Stumpf, Rapidan VA Elmplace Angus Farm/Don & Darrell Udelhoven, Bloomington WI Blue-Ston Farms/John Curtin, Blue Mound IL Ames Plantation, Grand Junction TN Mr. & Mrs. John W. Welsh, Jr., Novelty MO Rollingview Angus Farm/Robin Kelton, Muldrow OK Robert Elliott & Sons, Adams TN
1994	Joe Schaff/Schaff's Angus Ranch, St. Anthony ND Robert H. Adams/Leadore Angus Ranch, Leadore ID B.B. Hutchison, Iva SC Jerry Tipling/Tipling's Top Acres Farm, Fontanelle IA Paul E. Hart, Zionsville IN Vernon L. Strommen/ VLS Angus Ranch, Twin Valley MN William S. Emly/Emly Broadacre Farms, Westport IN Herbert Mensch/Eagle Lake Farm, Welcome MN University of Minnesota, St. Paul MN James V. Curtis, Clovis NM Thomas C. Maiben & Family, Peru IN Gibb Angus Farm, Piper City IL Engelberg Angus Farm, Pocahontas AR Bridges Angus Farm, Lexington GA A&B Angus (Sawyer), Bassett NE Bald Rock Farms, Inc., Albany KY
1993	Francis J. Jacobs/ Fairview Angus Ranch, Regent ND James H. Henderson, Drummond MT John McDonald, Mt. Sterling KY William F. Borror/Tehama Angus Ranch, Gerber CA
1992	Adelbert Reid & Son Angus, Lisbon IA Roy W. Turner, Covington TN W.A. Lauderdale, Greenville TN W. Ronald Lovitt, Mason City NE
1991	Charles W. Wampler & Sons Angus, Harrisonburg VA Spring Cove Ranch/Doran & Arthur Butler, Bliss ID Henry C. Holst/Joyann Farm, Clutier IA Darwin Griffith/McIntosh Angus Farm, Clarkesville MO Meier Angus Farms, Jackson MO Glenn Rastle, New Castle VA Simpson Angus Ranch, Eufaula OK Vernon Rahe/Ver Mac Angus Farm, Bluffs IL Eiten Brothers, Ladd IL Freeman Peek, Lynn IN
1990	John Riffle Farms, Pleasant Hill MO Diamond K Farms/Keith Kruel, Fennimore WI W.A. Lauderdale, Greeneville TN Bluff View Farms/John S. Fisher, Aledo IL Pope Ranches Inc., Merrill OR Conley Phillips, Cookeville TN James L. Tesch, Watertown SD Lucille Rheude Patton, Earl Park IN Swen "Bud" Severson, Clark SD Chris Sankey, Council Grove KS Holthaus Bros., Cottonwood ID Sunny Hill Angus Farm, Fairview IL Robert R. Hipps, Canton NC Tom Candor/Candor Angus, Cameron IL James P. Yerkey, Atkinson IL Culvert Brook Stock Farm/Arnold R. Fisher, Hamilton NY Doug Frank/Franks Angus, Jefferson City, MO Dewey Johnson, Jefferson GA Merlin D. Woodruff, Urbana OH Frank & Jewell Sheerman, Holliday MO
1989	N. W. Wagner, Fremont OH Sitz Angus Ranch, Burwell NE
1988	Milo Wolrab, Mt. Vernon IA Evan Dozier, Bland MO Hilmer A. Hillert, San Marcos TX George S. Baylor, Cuba IL Big Oak Stock Farms/Julian B. Deters, Cawker City KS Henry Whitehead, Granville OH James M. Williams, Watseka IL Fairlane Farm/John W. Greenburg, Wingate IN William Lee Anderson, Spearfish SD Clear Dawn Farms, Huntsville IL University of Southwestern Louisiana E. Denslow Eversole, Baltimore OH Eli B. Votaw, Wellfleet NE

ANGUS AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Angus Ambassador of the Year Award recognizes someone who goes above and beyond to promote or aid Angus efforts and broadens the influence of Angus cattle in the beef industry. The honorees are recognized at the American Angus Association’s Annual Awards Banquet, held during Angus Convention. Applicants for this award can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else. Nominees do not need to be members of the Association and can be businesses or allied industry members. Nominations open at the beginning of the year and are due March 1.

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2023	Anne Lampe

2023 Angus Ambassador of the Year award winner

YOUNG BREEDER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Young Breeder of the Year Award recognizes a young, registered Angus breeder for their leadership within the Angus breed, participation in Angus programs and innovation within their herd. The honorees are recognized at the American Angus Association’s Annual Awards Banquet, held during Angus Convention. Applicants for this award can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else. Applicants must be between 25 and 45-years-old as of the current year and an active member of the Association. Couples or business partners can be nominated if they meet age requirements. Herd ownership and/or management responsibility is required of each individual applicant.

Nominations open at the beginning of the year and are due March 1.

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2023	John McCurry

2023 Young Breeder of the Year Award Recipient

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