The deadline for the Holstein USA Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award is approaching. Applications need to be post marked by February 28, 2013
Purpose: | ||
To recognize significant accomplishments of young Registered Holstein® breeders. | ||
To recognize young Registered Holstein breeders for their commitment to preserving the dairy industry and for achieving excellence in their daily lives. | ||
To motivate other dairy producers to achieve similar goals by creating awareness of the successes young breeders have with Registered Holsteins. | ||
Requirements: | ||
Applicant(s) can nominate themselves, or be nominated. | ||
The nominee(s) must be between the ages of 21 and 40 (as of January 1 of the award year) and must be a member of the Holstein Association USA, Inc. Applicants applying as a couple or as business partners must all meet the age requirements. Herd ownership and/or management responsibility are required, and the herd they manage must be on DHIA test. | ||
Two letters of recommendation must accompany application. | ||
Person(s) being nominated by someone other than themselves will be expected to complete the application and submit two letters of recommendation. | ||
Employees of Holstein Association USA, Inc. and their immediate families are ineligible to enter. | ||
Recognition: The winning applicant will receive travel and lodging expenses (for up to two people) to the National Holstein Convention, complimentary tickets to the Convention banquet, a $2,000 cash award, and the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder plaque. Their name will also be engraved on a permanent plaque that hangs in the Holstein Association USA headquarters in Brattleboro. |
Applications: Applications are available for download online, or by calling the national office or your state association. Your submission must be postmarked no later than February 28, 2013 and sent to:
Holstein Association USA, Inc.
Attn: Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award Committee
1 Holstein Place PO Box 808
Brattleboro, VT 05302-0808
Click Here to download the application