Scholarships

Each year, Sullivan Supply offers 20 scholarships of $1,000 each to youth displaying a great passion for the livestock show industry and/or livestock production. Applications are due March 15th each year, students can apply online starting January 1st, at www.sullivansupply.com.

Candidate must be a graduating high school senior or college student 21 years of age or younger; resident of the U.S. or Canada, and not a previous Sullivan scholarship winner. An agriculture major or a career goal in livestock is not a requirement but a continued future involvement in the livestock industry is.

Application guidelines include the following:

– List or describe your school, community, 4-H and/or FFA involvement.  

– Describe your involvement and experience in showing and/or raising livestock, along with your future goals and career plans in an essay (no more than two typed pages).

– One letter of recommendation must accompany each application. – One only, please. (Please wait for your application number before submitting your recommendation letter.)

– One high resolution head shot photo of the applicant. The applicant should be the only one in the image. Please submit in JPEG format. Please submit via online application or to [email protected] (with your application number) by March 15th of the deadline year.

The scholarship is funded solely through Sullivan Supply Inc. The scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee of five industry leaders that will be kept confidential to promote objectivity. Members of the Sullivan family or Sullivan Supply employees or immediate family members will not serve on this committee nor will they be eligible to receive the scholarships. All scholarship recipients will be announced on The Pulse at www.SullivanSupply.com in May. 

When applying; once form is filled out and submitted, you will automatically be redirected to the Sullivan Supply homepage, you will then receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive an email within 24hrs please reach out to [email protected] for your application number for references. 

The 2024 Scholarship Applications are now closed. 

Click Here for the Student Application Link

Click Here for the Recommendation Letter Link

Kiley Allan

Le Mars, IA

A Marketing Master with an old school work ethic, Iowa Pork Queen, Dean’s List, FFA Area Vice President. Recipient of the La Prix Scholarship. With plans to double major in Agricultural Communications and Animal Science at Iowa State University. 

Bailee Amstutz

Richwood, OH

Market Lamb & Breeding Ewe achievements at a high level. Ohio State FFA Degree, Academic Excellence Award in Agriscience, & Student Council. Striving to be a Chiropractor within in the livestock industry. 

Carlee Clark

Muldrow,OK

A superstar showman who has excelled in national rings including Tulsa State Fair, OYE & Maine/Chi Junior Nationals. With plans to pursue a career in the agribusiness field.

Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Charles Hill

Payge Dupre

Gainesville, FL

An All-Star Volunteer, International Brangus Queen & Chapter FFA President with plans to pursue a degree in Animal Science at the University of Florida.

Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Jason Weaver.

Nalaney Guyer

Robinson, IL

Exhibited national hog & cattle champions throughout her decorated career. Involved in Ag in the Classroom, Livestock Judging, Cheerleading & 4H. Future plans to obtain a degree in Ag Business & return to the family’s online sale business. 

Carter Hoge

Good Hope, IL

A lifer in the livestock industry, breeder & showman of national champions with a successful show career, leader in varsity sports, AIJC Board Director with hopes to carry on his family’s legacy in the show industry

Makena Hogue

Trafalgar, IN

Marketing Wizard, Communication Connoisseur, 2022 Sullivan Supply The Pulse/Marketing Intern. Indiana FFA Hoosier Degree Recipient.

Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Justin Shoufler. 

Adam Miller

Gridley, IL

A Role Model in the Angus Breed, FFA Vice President, & member of numerous champion team fitting teams at national & state levels. After obtaining a degree in Animal Science & Production he hopes to return to his family’s cattle operation. 

Caroline Munson

Shallowater, TX

Decorated Showman with highlights including Ft. Worth & Houston champions. Actively involved in her family’s cattle operation at every level. Future ag communicator with a passion for the industry. 

Alli Perry

Fayetteville, TN

A Scholar and a Showman with future plans to be an embryologist. Heavily involved in the Angus Association Alli strives to mentor to those around her while obtaining a high level of academic achievements.

Sponsored with the Quiggins Family-Champion Show Supply

Karley Rayfield

Lubbock, TX

Carlos Fox Memorial Scholarship Winner
Full of Grit & Determination, Numerous Time Texas Major and State Fair Champions, Recipient of the 2023 Fort Worth Livestock Beef Superintendents Challenge. Karley exemplifies the precedence in character which Carlos Fox set. 

McKenna Richardson

Eureka, KS

4.0 Student, FFA Chapter President, member of the champion livestock judging team. Campaigned a successful show cattle career with highlights including NWSS, NAILE, & many Junior Nationals. 

Sydney Sanders

Leesburg, OH

FFA Focused, Varsity Softball Captain, Ohio Junior Angus Association Vice President. Various state and national champions, including wins at NAILE & Ohio State Fair. Sydney is attending Lake Land College to focus on Ruminant Nutrition. 

Eric Schafer

Owaneco, IL

National Level Judging Contestant with multiple champion honors including, NAILE & American Royal. Aspiring to be a Collegiate Livestock Judging Coach with plans to return to his family’s operation and continue in the cattle industry. 

Hayden Schroeder

Zephry, TX

National Level Goat & Lamb Showman who knows how to fit & breed. Heavily involved in livestock judging. Focused on obtaining a position in the agricultural pharmaceutical sales field and continuing to raise livestock with his family. 

Dalton Shanks

Colfax, IA

Grade A clipper/fitter who has exhibited Iowa State Fair Champion Steers. Greenhand Degree, student council, active in the IJBBA An excellent ambassador for the beef industry who is also focused on giving back to his community. 

Miranda Skaggs

Bryan, TX

Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador, National 4-H Congress Delegate, All A Honor Roll, TJSSA Junior Director, & great achievements within the Simmental association with plans to study Animal Science & Agricultural Journalism at Texas A&M. 

Tucker Stagemeyer

Page, NE

Future Attorney with plans to represent the American farmer and rancher locally and nationally. National Honor Society, Class President & exhibited numerous national champions including honors at the American Royal & Natl. Jr. Angus Show. 

Berren Strope

O'Neill NE

Stock Show U Professor, National Champion Heifer Showman, Broadcasting Member, AJCA Board Director, & Member of the NE State Ag Issues Champion Team. With goals to attend college and become an attorney like his Father. 

Jordyn Wickard

Greenfield, IN

Indiana Junior Angus Association President. Community Centered. Graduating from Purdue and pursuing a career advocating for the agriculture industry.

Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Justin Shoufler. 

Mason Allan

Nocona,Texas

Carlos Fox Memorial Scholarship Winner
Exhibited numerous National Cattle Champions, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes member.
National champion Showman, Genetics, Cowherd nutrition, or the barn Mason knows it. Having the same grit and determination as Carlos Fox, Mason set the standard for the memorial scholarship recipient.

Baxter Blair

McLean, Saskatchewan

Maintained a 4.0 GPA, President of the National Farm Bureau, Junior Sullivan Supply Professor, President’s Honor Roll, actively involved in livestock judging, and Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honor Society. Striving to open a bovine reproductive research center.

Blake Bruns

North Platte, Nebraska

From National Champion Heifers to star quality athletics Blake does it all. National Honor Society, Student Council, National 4-H Congress Award Winner and collegiate livestock judging team member. Working towards becoming a veterinarian.

Luke Harker

Hope, Indiana

Superstar Simmental Showman & progressive breeder, state livestock judging team member, NWSS Second High Individual Swine Judging, Honor Roll, and Greenhand FFA Degree. Hopes to become an animal pathologist and parasitologist.
Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Justin Shoufler.

Weston Hinze

Burton,Texas

Texas FFA State Livestock Judging High Point Individual, Chapter FFA President, FFA Greenhand Degree, 4-H Bronze Star Award, and a member of the FFA Reserve National Champion Livestock Judging Team.

Shelby Hubbard

Miami Oklahoma

North American Limousin Junior Association President, Collegiate Farm Bureau Representative, American FFA Degree Recipient, National Honor Society Vice President, and Sports Team Captain. A role model in the Limousin breed.
Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Charles Hill.

Lauren Jones

Darlington, Wisconsin

Decorated Hereford showman, 4-H President, Letterman’s Club, Star Greenhand Degree, President’s Honor Roll, Block and Bridle Club Member, and State Solo Ensembles. A well-rounded individual striving to better the livestock industry.
Sponsored with Kegley Show Supply

Alexis Koelling

Bowling Green, Missouri

Living in the barn since she was born, FFA Chapter Officer, State FFA Degree, Livestock Judging team member, progressive cattle breeder, and dedicated showman. Planning to attend OSU and become a hay specialist.

Dylan Kottkamp

Clayton Indiana

FFA All State Judging, Junior National Hereford Golden Bull recipient, varsity football team captain, Hoosier State Degree, multiple time national showmanship winner, and National Honor Society. With plans to attend law school and become an ag lawyer.
Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Justin Shoufler.

Korbin Leddy

Stockholm, South Dakota

National Honor Society, Youth Delegate, Environment and Natural Resources Team, President’s Volunteer Service Award, SD BIG IDEA winner, 4H President, and numerous time champion showman. An all-around excellent ambassador for the beef industry.

Paige Lemenager

Hudson, Illinois

Uncanny showmanship skills that propelled her career of national quality heifer wins, Promise Council, Business Club Member, Student Council, Meat Judging Team, Ag Sales Team, and FFA Vice President.

Tyler Loudon

Creston, Iowa

The All Around Champion, Ag Sales achievements, FFA Chapter Officer, American Royal Advocate, Bass Master All State Team, Sure Champ Leadership Team, National Honor Society, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. No one outworks him or is more determined.

Lauren McMillian

Tiskilwa Illinois

Involved in the Collegiate Farm Bureau, member of the 4-H House Cooperative Sorority, ACES Council President, All Conference Academic Honors, Illini, and an Emerging Leaders Chairman. A leader on the National Hereford Board.

Tyler Miller

Armington, Illinois

National Honor Society, heavily involved in FFA, President 4-H Club, livestock judging team, exhibitor of cattle champions at a national level. Future plans include pursuing a career as a veterinarian.

Ashlyn Ochsner

Kersey, Colorado

Member of the National Champion Wool Judging Team, State FFA President, AgriTechsan, Block and Bridle Treasurer, heavily involved in 4-H and an aspiring agriculture marketing representative.
Sponsored with Freeman Livestock Supply.

Dawson Osborn

Lynchburg, Ohio

FFA Star Chapter Farmer, State FFA Degree recipient, Varsity All District Cross Country, and Junior Leaders President. While majoring in political science, a lifer in the show cattle industry.

Savannah Page

Jefferson, Georgia

A livestock rockstar in the Southeast, Greenhand FFA Degree, Georgia Angus Princess, AgriScience Award, Senior Superlative, NJSA Spotlight Winner, and a member of a National Livestock Judging team.
Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Jason Weaver.

Colby Perry

Prather, California

Angus Breed Leader, Alpha Gamma Rho member, collegiate Farm Bureau, President’s Honor Roll, top 20 Freshman – OSU and Habitat for Humanity volunteer. Future attorney with plans to be an advocate for agriculture.

Jackson Shrag

Marion, South Dakota

A Stud Clipper, Class President, Band Member, 4H President, heavily involved in FFA, with a very successful cattle showing career. Quality breeder and builder of his own cowherd.

Jackie Sleicher

Abilene, Kansas

A great showman with a die-hard attitude, FFA Greenhand Degree, German Language Club, Honor Roll, collegiate livestock judging, and distinguished athlete. Working toward a career within a breed association as a show and youth coordinator.

Abby Bell

Bristow, OK

State FFA Officer, National Honor Society, highly involved in her school & community, & member of the Oklahoma Agriculture Youth Council. Various Champions on state & national levels, highlights include Market Steer wins at Tulsa State Fair & American Royal.

Chancee Clark

Muldrow, OK

Multiple National Champion showmanship and cattle banners, Honor Roll Student, American Maine-Anjou Board Member, National Honor Society, and actively involved in her family’s cattle operation.

Tanner Curtin

Oxford, IA

Breeding Doe and Cattle champions at a high level, IJBBA Member, competitive baseball & basketball player. Future plans to pursue a career as a Veterinarian.

Brady Edge

West Branch, IA

Breeder of national champions, Shows National Champions, & knows how to fit and breed at a national level. Pursing a degree in Agribusiness with plans to return to his family’s operation. He is a lifer.

Taylor Falkenstine

Franklin, NE

KSU Meat Judging Team, National Honor Society, American FFA Degree Recipient, and Simmental enthusiasts. A future veterinarian with hopes to return home to a local practice and help her family operation. No one out works her or is more determined.

Payton Farmer

Brownstown, IN

Goat, cattle, & basketball achievements at a high level. National Honor Society, President of IJHA, National Champion Showman, several time breed Champion at NAILE & NWSS.

Kaden Malm

Lagrange, WY

Old school work ethic, Valedictorian, FFA Chapter President, National Honor Society, member of the; NWSS, San Antonio Stock Show, and Cattlemen’s Congress Champion Livestock Judging Teams.

Saige Martin

Hereford, TX

An all-star volunteer in her community. FCCLA Member, TJLA Member, many time Market Steer Champion with highlights including San Antonio Stock Show, State Fair of Texas & 2-time Reserve Champion at the FWSS.

Walker McDermott

Wiota, IA

IJBBA President, National Junior Angus Board of Directors, Student Council President, Valedictorian, National Honor Society, FFA Chapter President, very involved and successful, all while giving back to his community.

Kaylee McInvale

Lockney, TX

2020-21 National Hereford Queen, National Honor Society Secretary, Chapter FFA President, Texas State 4-H Livestock Ambassador, & member of the Sigma Alpha. Future goals of making the National Junior Hereford & Chianina Board of Directors.

Amelia Miller

Gridley, IL

Future attorney and Ag advocate, National Champion bull & heifer awards. A genuine role model for our younger generation to look up to. Plans to run for Miss American Angus and the National Junior Angus Board, all while pursuing a degree in Ag Policy.

Martha Moenning

Hayfield, MN

4.0 Student, member of the Butler Livestock Judging Team High Team Overall at NAILE, American FFA Degree Recipient, and heavily involved in the AJSA. Aspires to obtain a position in research and development at a global food company.

Bailey Morrell

Willows, CA

Ambassador for CSU College of Agriculture, NJHA Junior Board Directors, Valedictorian, Livestock Judging Team Member, American FFA Degree Recipient, with plans to pursue a career as an agricultural lawyer & head back to her family’s Northern California Hereford ranch.

Cole Murphy

Houstonia, MO

National hog and cattle championships, FFA Area President, campaigned a successful show pig career with highlights being NJSA Grand Champion Gilt, Pig Planet Show Gilt of the Year.

Ralston Ripp

Kearney, NE

American FFA Degree Recipient, National Junior Hereford Board Member, highly motivated agriculturist, competitive member of the UNL Livestock Judging Team, and business entrepreneur.

Cole Sullivan

Groveton, TX

Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador, Texas 4-H AG Advocacy Advocate, National Honor Society. Texas 4-H State Council, TJLA Junior Director, & great achievements within the Limousin breed at a national level with plans to double major in Agriculture & Nursing.

Jenna Tlach

Prole, IA

IJMAA President, FFA Chapter President, Member of the IJBBA, National Honor Society, highly successful at the local, state and national levels in the hog & cattle rings. Future ag communicator with a passion for the industry.

Grace Vehige

Billings, MO

AGJA Board of Directors President, graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors Distinction, 1 of 71 Seniors of Significance for the U of A, 2-time AGJA All-Around Winner, currently obtaining her master’s degree with plans to go on to law school, and working-class cattle skills to boot

Tanner Walden

Tonganoxie, KS

3-time National Champion Showman, FFA Chapter President, Kansas 4-H All-Star Team Member, Livestock Judging Team Member, High Overall Individual at San Antonio Stock Show, working towards a degree at OSU with plans to continue improving his cow herd.

Sydney Wisnefksi

Wyoming, IL

2018 American Chianina Queen, AJCA Junior Board Member, FCCLA President, Student Council Secretary, Stark County Fair Queen, Member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Women’s Fraternity and very successful in the show ring.

Madellyne Adams

Brownwood, TX

Champion Market Lamb at Fort Worth, San Antonio and State Fair of Texas, Reserve Market Steer at San Antonio and San Angelo, President of 4-H and FFA clubs, National Honor Society member and future embryologist.

Bryden Barber

Channing, TX

Champion Intermediate showman at JNHE. Hereford blood runs deep for this young cattle producer, with over 200 hours of community service and a number of top 5 judging contest finishes. Plans to double major at OSU before starting his own Hereford & Club Calf operation.

Leland Bjorkland

Henning, MN

True leadership, past student council president, state champion basketball athlete, skilled clipper and fitter responsible for families cattle exhibits at NWSS.

Cameron Choate

Hubbard, TX

NWSS Reserve Premier Market Steer Exhibitor, NWSS Sr. Champion Steer Showman, NAILE Reserve Jr. Angus Heifer, Valedictorian, National Honors Society, National Chianina Princess, working toward a master’s degree in animal reproduction.

Korbin Collins

Flanagan, IL

President of Student Council, Shorthorn Junior Board Member, FFA & 4-H Club President, great achievements in both the Hereford and Shorthorn breeds. Plans to obtain a master’s degree in agricultural leadership.
Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative Quintin Bucher

Brooklyn Curtin

Williamsburg, IA

IJBBA Board Member, Chianina Junior Board Member, FFA President, Supreme titles at IA Beef Expo, AKSARBEN, Breed Champions at American Royal, IA State Fair, Junior Nationals and beyond. Future ag teacher with a passion for the industry.

Treyton Fair

Turlock, CA

Three sport athlete breaking multiple school records including Colin Kaepernick’s high school single-game passing record, maintained a 3.8 GPA, successfully raises and shows cattle including three-time supreme female within his country.

Bryce Fitzgerald

West Grove, PA

Lifelong Angus breeder, Reserve Showman Angus Jr. Nationals, 2019 National Junior Angus Herdsman of the Year, Four-Semester Dean’s List while completing 155 community service hours in his first semester.
Sponsored with Twist of Fate Show Spinnery.

Ty Goss

Leedey, OK

Champion Market & Breeding Swine at NAILE, OYE, Southwest Regional NJSA, Cattle breed champions at NAILE, NWSS, OYE and Jr. Nationals. Class President, Superintendent Honor Roll, and Gifted and Talented Program participant.
Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative Charles Hill.

Grace Greiman

Goodell, IA

Simmental Junior Board Member, President of Iowa Jr. Simmental Association, actively involved in families large scale cattle operation, National Honors Society, and highly successful in the show ring.

Abigail Henderson

Teeds Grove, IA

Back-to-back Market Heifer Championships at the IA State Fair, Reserve Senior Showman at the IA State Fair, High School Honor graduate, highly involved in her school and community. A future youth coordinator she hopes to continue raising high-quality cattle to sell to juniors.

Jack Henderson

East Troy, WI

National Honor Society, Lettered Varsity Football player, National Junior Angus Show 2018 Food Chair, WI Jr Angus Association Junior of the year. With a current goal to help others succeed, Jack will impact others in great ways.
Sponsored with Kegley Show Supply

Jagger Horn

Anson, TX

FFA District President, student leadership team member, Champion Market steer at Fort Worth, Houston, San Angelo, San Antonio, Arizona Nationals, and Reserve NWSS twice. A major player in families livestock operation with plans to continue raising cattle after college.

Kadon Leddy

Stockholm, SD

Fifth-generation South Dakota farmer, Charolais junior board member, two-time junior national Reserve Showman, 4-time champion showman SD Spotlight, and many time champion across the country, all while managing his herd of 25 Charolais cows.

Gabriella Leone

Fowler, CO

Valedictorian, Shorthorn junior board member, national champion meat judging team member, Dean’s List, Championship wins at Fort Worth and NAILE, and future doctor all rolled up into one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
Sponsored with Freeman Livestock.

Dalton Line

Aledo, IL

President of the AJMAA, 4-H Club President, highly competitive market steer exhibitor with a championship at the IL Beef Expo, IL State Fair, and National Western. Future plans to obtain a Ph.D. in Animal Science.
Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative Quintin Bucher.

Mason Meier

Fredericksburg, TX

National Honors Society, class winners and breed champions at Louisville, Kansas City, Denver, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Houston and Austin, Top 30 High School Anglers in Texas, all while being one of the first to volunteer to help.

Skylor Schertz

Denton, TX

FFA Chapter President, National Honors Society, Salutatorian, and responsible for managing and maintaining her herd of cattle consisting of 26 head. Planning to attend Texas Tech and continue working to improve her herd.

Ellie Sennett

Waynetown, IN

Valedictorian, Soccer MVP, Student Council Vice-President, National Honors Society, Two-Time Indiana State Fair Supreme 4-H Heifer all while being an all-star volunteer in her community.
Sponsored by Sullivan Supply Representative Justin Shoufler

Ben Bezner

Texline, TX

Mr. President, please stand up. FFA president, 4H council president, 4H club president and First team academic all-state athlete. Ben has exhibited major champion steers, but his real goal is to develop his own cowherd of the best in the nation.

Kassidy Bremer

Redfield, IA

Her true grit and determination have led her to be one of the best young fitters and showman in the country. She is the epitome of what the Sullivan scholarship stands for.

Ethan Dickerson

Paradise, KS

Highly active FFA president and 2019 Kansas Star Farmer finalist, this NAJRA event board member has shown or raised champion cattle at NWSS, American Royal, Ft. Worth and NAILE.
Sponsored with Valley Vet Supply

Paige Gaffney

Barneveld, WI

Junior chair-person for the 2018 National Jr. Angus Show, highly decorated in 4-H, state quiz bowl, student council, this Stock Show U clinic grad can do it all at a show or with the cow herd.
Sponsored with Kegley Show Supply

Ashtin Guyer

Robinson, IL

Elite show pig and cattle exhibitor, national Barrow, NWSS and World Pork champions as well as exhibiting supreme champion heifer at NAILE. Yet her best accomplishment is starting the largest Ag scholarship in her county.

Payton Herzog

Robinson, TX

Not only is Payton a champion in the show ring but more importantly, he is a champion volunteer for his church, community and assisting the elderly. He represents the true character of American agriculture.

Stock Martin

Hereford, TX

Stock has shown major show champion steers, but behind the scenes, he plays a major role in the cowherd management and feeding. He takes responsibility and rises to the occasion.

Paige Miller

Torrington, WY

Paige may be our most well-rounded scholarship recipient. Jr. national team fitting championships, quiz bowls, showmanship, multiple grand champion goats, breeding heifers, and hogs at her state fair and state livestock judging champion.

Alexa Montagne

Elk Point, SD

This All-American junior college livestock judge maintains a high GPA while showing champion females at the nation’s toughest Limousin and Angus shows.

Chance Myers

Edmond, OK

Everyone talks about passion and work ethic but Chance’s ambition and drive are hard to match. From supreme champion heifers to being one of the most accomplished young feeders and fitters in America, Chance thrives.

Kylie Pickard

Hastings, MI

Kylie is a major contributor in the day to day work of her large cow herd. A true herdsman yet she finds time to maintain a 4.0 GPA, is FFA president and a leading member of the AJCA board.
Sponsored with Fair Acres Show Supply

Tyler Pinkerton

Liberty, IN

AJCA president, IGBCA officer, numerous FFA awards. This livestock collegiate judge also found time to attend auctioneer school and travel the country fitting numerous champions.
Sponsored with Sullivan Supply, Justin Shoufler

Abbygail Pitstick

South Solon, OH

First gen cattle breeder starts with one Hereford heifer, now owns and operates a 60 head purebred Hereford operation with her sister. This FFA superstar found time to be the 2018 national Hereford queen.
Sponsored with Highland Livestock Supply, White Show Supply, Provico and Sullivan Supply, Katie Cull

Chase Ratliff

Garnett, KS

“Disciplined and one of the most in-depth understandings of the livestock industry of any student I’ve ever had” is how one of Chase’s college professors sums him up.

Jace Stagemeyer

Page, NE

There was no easy path to the champion banners but this self-taught showman prevailed to win major shows in the heifer arena and showmanship. Hardwork and determination pays off!

Tar Tut

Fairbault, MN

Not having grown up in the industry, Tar found a passion for livestock. You name it and he excels. Student council president, livestock judging team and showmanship champion. Talented behind the camera and a top-notch clipper.

Austin Vieselmeyer

Amherst, CO

State fair grand champion hogs and heifers, state FFA officer, 4.0 GPA, member of the collegiate national champion judging team of the year. The perfect example of a young cattleman that can do it all.

Whitney Walker

Prairie Grove, AR

This active superstar excels as class president, junior Maine-Anjou board member, sports team captain and has won multiple major banners from multiple breeds across the country.
Sponsored with Sullivan Supply, Charles Hill.

Carlye Winfrey

Seminole, TX

One of the premier sheep showman in the country. Despite the wins, what is most impressive is Carlye’s unique combination of humility and her extremely competitive spirit. A multiple national FFA award winner.

Lucas Wisnefski

Wyoming, IL

Actions speak louder than words. A powerhouse livestock exhibitor and member of the prestigious OSU meat evaluation team and livestock judging team. A true old-school stockman that earned it with hard work.

Tyler Allan

Schulenburg, TX

Tyler is a national champion with his cattle and in showmanship but that does not define him. He is a highly accomplished FFA livestock evaluator, tremendous athlete with academic excellence awards. Being one of the best young fitters in the country, rounds out a complete package.

Austin Berenda

Earl Park, IN

Austin is a highly decorated National FFA leader. He is President and on the boards of multiple junior organizations. A tireless work ethic, 4.0 GPA, a list of outstanding community services and activities that make him a genuine all-star in every arena.

Sponsored with Sullivan Supply, Justin Shoufler

Tyler Bush

Britton, SD

An All-American 4-H livestock evaluator and winner of the coveted South Dakota U Fit It contest. This sixth generation cattleman has a burning fire to make a big impact on the Angus breed. His commitment to lead a purebred operation is his passion.

Cameron Catrett

Luverne, AL

This Alabama FFA State President, Alabama Junior Cattleman’s Association President, and future veterinarian has developed a love for clipping and fitting cattle as well. Cameron is success driven and can do it all.

Sponsored with Twisted Fitterz Show Supply.

John Gellerman

Petersburg, IL

The humble fighter with passion that won’t give up. John’s bred and owned champions and involvement in nighttime cow checks, responsibilities in the show barn and the cow herd can’t be matched. His love for livestock leads to his motto, “Cattle is life is cattle.”

Macey Goretska

Corydon, IA

A state FFA livestock judging champion, President of her 4-H club, along with Grand Champions at the National Western Stock Show, American Royal, and Iowa State Fair. This Stock Show University Clinic graduate can fit and clip with the best of them.

Blakelee Hayes

Ada, OK

Blakelee blazed her own trail. Her desire to succeed in the livestock ring started at a young age and was her choice. That lead to numerous champions. Her 24-head herd is her bred and owned pride. She is a highly decorated national 4-H and FFA member.

Sponsored with Sullivan Supply, Charles Hill.

Kiersten Jass

Garner, IA

Kiersten is the perfect example of what we believe the Sullivan scholarship stands for. Competitive, humble and a true leader that excels with her cow herd, on the American Junior Simmental Board and showmanship. She is responsible for all day to day activities in the show barn and her cow herd.

Ben Jensen

Courtland, KS

Ben is an outstanding example of the Sullivan Supply scholarship program. He is highly successful in multiple arenas, state livestock judging team champion, captain of his football team, president of his 4-H club, scholars bowl captain, FFA awards and champion steer at the Kansas Junior Livestock Show. Ben is that workhorse with integrity that people respect.

Sponsored with Valley Vet Supply.

Kenzie Kretzmeier

Fowler, IN

Powerhouse collegiate livestock evaluator, number one high All-American with Champion teams at both the North American International Livestock Exposition and National Western Stock Show. Past FFA president for the state of Indiana, 4.0 GPA, highly competitive showman in three species.

Sponsored with Sullivan Supply, Justin Shoufler

Kathy Lehman

Shelby, OH

A powerhouse junior livestock exhibitor that has had champions at numerous major livestock shows. Yet, the most impressive thing about Kathy is how she quietly does her own daily show barn work and can fit and show with the best of them.

Sponsored with Highland Livestock Supply, White Show Supply, Ohio Valley SHow Supply and Provico Show Supply.

Jake Sims

Edmond, OK

Highly involved Director in Oklahoma Junior Cattleman’s Association and Junior Hereford Association of Oklahoma. National accomplished show wins include: National Hereford Show Heifer of the year, major wins at the American Royal, National Western Stock Show, Oklahoma Youth Expo and Tulsa State Fair. Future pre-med student is as bright as he is competitive.

Sponsored with Sullivan Supply, Charles Hill.

Keanna Smith

Ignacio, CO

Keanna focuses on her Simmental bred and owned program. Highlights include breeding a triple crown winning Simmental bull. This American Junior Simmental Association board of trustees member does her own genetic mating selection and has a deep passion for helping others.

Sponsored with Freeman Show Supply.

Garrett Stanfield

Manchester, OH

Garrett believes in giving back with his time to the community and the ag industry. His involvement includes nursing home visits, Ronald McDonald house, American Junior Simmental Association Board and FFA President. Yet, he finds the time to advance his show career by attending Stock Show University Clinics and being the 2016 Ohio State Fair Premier Exhibitor.

Sponsored with Highland Livestock Supply, White Show Supply, Ohio Valley Show Supply and Provico Show Supply.

Cade Van Vliet

Otley, IA

Cade is an outstanding livestock exhibitor with multiple champions at National Western Stock Show, North American International Livestock Exposition and the American Royal. He is the leader and captain of a three-time state champion football team. And rounds it off with numerous junior national team fitting championships. A polite and humble winner.

Mason Walker

Prairie Grove, AR

Many are familiar with Mason’s success on the national show circuit, with over 40 grand champions in 14 different breeds. What’s even more impressive is Mason is one of the nicest young men you will ever meet. His work ethic and respect for fellow exhibitors is unmatched.

Shelby Weinrich

Willows, CA

A powerhouse swine showman with Champions at the World Pork Expo and Arizona National Livestock Show. This future lawyer believes failure is a great motivator and teacher. California Pork Producer’s Junior Board President, 4-H, and FFA President. She is committed to her industry.

Sponsored with Sullivan Supply West

Savannah West

Channing, TX

Can you say Madam President? Savannah is President of Texas Junior Hereford Association, County 4-H Council, her FFA chapter, National Honors Society and her High School class. All this while showing the 2016 and 2017 Hereford Steer Champions at Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

Hannah Williams

Kearney, NE

This National Junior Hereford Association Board Director and third generation Hereford breeder has been highly involved with a decorated FFA career. She is the winner of elite showmanship competitions and a highly competitive Hereford heifer exhibitor that has turned her interests to embryo transfer, and a possible future vet.

Sydney Zehnder

Stanchfield, MN

President of the Junior Red Angus Event, champion senior showman at the North American Junior Red Angus Event, has shown numerous national level champions in the Red Angus and Charolais breeds. Develops mentoring programs for youth, a true leader.

Kane Aegerter

Seward, NE

This highly involved FFA member has accomplished national awards in FFA and supreme champion females at the nation’s toughest shows all while being a highly competitive athlete.

Ryan Callahan

Edmond, OK

President of both the OK Junior Cattleman’s Association and the OK Junior Angus Association, Ryan has a phenomenal track record at the National Jr. bred and owned show.

Sponsored with Charles Hill Show Supply, Oklahoma.

Austin Cook

Greenbrier, AR

Grand champion state fair heifer, tops in state fair showmanship and excels at genetic selection and raising his own cow herd, heavily involved in National FFA. Austin has a lifetime of raising great ones ahead of him.

Sponsored with Jeremiah Jech Show Supply, Gentry, Arkansas.

Wyatt DeBusk

Paso Robles, CA

This swine exhibitor has excelled at the nation’s toughest shows. Elite livestock judging awards, and elite showmanship wins.

Cagney Effling

Highmore, SD

State livestock judging team championship, FFA president, class president, national champion females, topped off as a famed U-Fit-It champion showman at the SD state fair.

Kaydee Free

Salado, TX

2017 TJAA President, Miss Texas Angus 2016, just to name a few, it is obvious she was born a leader. Exalting this behavior in the show ring and throughout the cattle industry.

Haley Fulk

Lowell, IN

State fair champion steers and all-state athlete. Her 4.1 GPA rounds out her successful resume in stock shows, the classroom and athletics.

Sponsored with Sinnamon Show Supply.

Taylor Goering

McPerson, KS

A champion showman and a champion volunteer. Leadership and start-up projects for regional and national shows…all this while serving on many national and regional cattle boards.

Sponsored with Valley Vet Supply.

Grant Hubbard

Miami, OK

Class Valedictorian, Oklahoma Limousin Field Day Grand Champion Female 2016, Oklahoma Limousin Breeders Association Vice President and Treasurer 2015-2017, paving his own way.

Sponsored with Charles Hill Show Supply, Oklahoma.

Cheyenne Jones

Covington, KY

From FFA president to 4-H club president this collegiate livestock judging team member and dean’s list student shows some of the most competitive Angus cattle in America.

Sponsored with Champion Show Supply, Kentucky division.

Kinley Kreis

Adamsville, OH

An avid volunteer and tremendous promotor and advocate of the livestock industry. Success in the show ring is evident, but building her own cow herd is the main goal of this future veterinarian.

Sponsored with Ohio Valley Show Supply, Roy White Show Supply, Provico Show Supply, Highland Show Supply.

Mills Meier

Stonewall, TX

“Give it your best and keep moving forward”. Mills is the definition of positivity. He has spent a lot of his time mentoring youth and giving back to his livestock community.

Caitlyn Ochsner

Kersey, CO

Showmanship, national champion heifers, state champion livestock judging team, prom queen, Dean’s list, and district FFA president.

Keaton Otto

Manning, IA

This show cattle lifer has shown some of the best steers in the Midwest but more importantly, he has thrived in the fitting chutes, being one of the best young clippers in America.

Matt Powers

Butler, PA

Working his way through college on cattle ranches and no show industry roots, Matt has earned his stripes the old-fashioned way. A self- taught supreme champion.

Sponsored with Heartfelt Livestock Supply.

Harley Sargent

Dension, TX

Supreme Heifer- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, 2017 Champion of Breed- Ft. Worth, San Antonio and Houston. Harley is a young lady who has high community involvement, she has a strong love for animals and has been blessed with multiple successes.

Sammi Schrag

Freeman, SD

FFA president, class president, student council, 3.9 GPA, national champions, showmanship supremes.…her success has been earned.

Eli Smallwood

Monticello, GA

Elite livestock evaluator and exhibitor of multiple champions, highly regarded FFA awards and FFA president, yet his best accomplishment may be the accolades from his educators regarding his drive and focus.

Sponsored with Twizted Fitterz Show Supply.

Menzi Spiller

College Station, TX

With goals of becoming a veterinarian, there is no doubt she will reach her dreams. Her dedication has helped her land a spot as a member of the Undergraduate Wool Judging Team at Texas A&M University.

Tejlor Strope

O'Neill, NE

Champion showman national junior heifer shows, state fair grand champion steers, class president with a high GPA and the National Shorthorn Queen.

Madyson Arthur

Chickasha, OK

Madyson has worked hard in every area of agricultural education including the classroom, livestock exhibition, and a number of career development events. She leaves a legacy in the show ring as well as the classroom of selflessness and a desire to do better.

Rylee Barber

Channing, TX

Rylee has shown what it means to be a great leader in both her community as well as the show ring. She currently serves as the president of her FFA chapter. Rylee has exhibited multiple national champions and is one of the best showman int he business.

Rachel Booth

Miami, OK

Rachel serves as a director on the NALJA Board and a national level livestock evaluator. Many champions in the show ring with multiple breeds.

Madison Butler

Vincennes, IN

National junior Angus show junior chairman, Miss American Angus, 4.0 GPA, national level livestock evaluator, grand champion barrow, national Barrow show. Success is earned. Sponsored with Sinnamon Show Supply

Maddison Caldwell

Elmwood, IL

From a powerhouse cattle family yet Madison blazes her own trail and exhibits national quality show pig champions. Academic excellence and active in leadership roles is her norm. Sponsored with Champion Show Supply

Tyler Clark

Covington, OH

The Clark family exhibited steers at the Ohio state fair 46 consecutive years. In 2015 Tyler wins the crown. Successful in livestock judging and perseverance is his specialty. Sponsored with Ohio Valley Show Supply, Highland, White Show Supply and Proviso

Kagney Collins

Flanagan, IL

Livestock judging, showmanship, Queen duties, showbarn and high community involvement, all while showing national champions. And the Collins family does it all together. Sponsored with Champion Show Supply

Kaly Cone

Portales, NM

Kaly is a 3rd generation stock shower and 4th generation cattle producer who holds numerous offices in many organizations. Her success in the ring is diverse, coming from heifers, steers, dairy cattle, sheep, goats and swine.

Tanner Howey

Rowlett, TX

Tanner has been very successful in and out of the ring. He has a passion for Angus and Simmental cattle and has dedicated many hours to the junior board. Tanner has won many purple banners, but finds more pride in his customer’s success.

Kyle Malaer

Port Lavaca, TX

Kyle is a top competitor in the show ring at major livestock shows. Currently serving as an ambassador in the Calhoun County TX 4-H, he is also a committed member of his livestock judging team.

Taylor Matheny

May's Lick, KY

The NJHA Queen with the work ethic of a cowhand. Throw in Taylor’s volunteer work and you have a superstar. Committed to her family beef operation and educating the youth.

Paul Miller III

Torrington, WY

Competitive spirit carries over to multiple successes. State and national champion cattle, football, livestock judging, team fitting and academics. Success in every arena. Sponsored with Don Bruner Sales.

Jake Nikkel

McPherson, KS

One of the best young fitters in the country, building his own cow herd. National champion cattle, team fitting championships. A competitive individual but win, lose or draw, always a smile. Sponsored with Valley Vet

Macy Perry

Prather, CA

One of the best meats evaluator indviduals in the collegiate arena. Class valedictorian, NJAA board member and building national success with her bred and owned herd. Sponsored with Sullivan Supply West

Brooklyn Pettigrew

Columbia City, IN

The swine or beef sector, success in each field. A nationally accomplished livestock evaluator. It takes tremendous dedication to be high individual overall in Louisville. Sponsored with Sinnamon Show Supply

Gibson Priest

Cartersville, GA

President is Gibson’s middle name. Carries multiple leadership roles while maintaining competitive livestock and livestock judging. This future ag educator is a national champion showman, tremendous cowman and 2015 AJSA Hersdman of the year. Sponsored with, Twisted South

Lacey Schmitz

Oakes, ND

The fighter with passion that won’t give up. Many obstacles yet triumphs. Gets up daily at 6 am to succeed at her passion. Multiple supreme championships all across North Dakota.

Kelsey Stimpson

Melba, ID

NJHA board of directors, multiple team fitting championships, national champions…with the “born in the barn” statement describes Kelsey to a “T”. Sponsored with Sullivan Supply West

Morgan Thomas

Raymondville, TX

She is a born leader, currently holding offices at chapter and district levels of FFA and is also a 4-H ambassador. She has a gracious attitude whether in a win or a defeat. National level cattle, national level showman.

Maddy Udell

Sioux City, IA

Polite, competitive and talented, Maddy shows national champions in multiple breeds and is an artist with the camera as well. A future junior youth coordinator.

Sara Beanblossom

Bradford, OH

“You go out early in the morning together and you come in together”, a Beanblossom sibling motto that instilled strong work ethic and character in Sara. Soon to follow were national champion showmanship and cattle titles. Doing it all together as a family.

Sponsored with Highland, Ohio Valley, Provico, and White Show Supply

Clayton Boyert

Medina, OH

The epitome of what the Sullivan scholarship stands for. Warm personality, amazing work ethic, distinguished collegiate judging honors and the ability to fit and feed a national champion himself.

Sponsored with Highland, Ohio Valley, Provico, and White Show Supply

Kennedy Core

Pleasantville, IA

The total package – academics, athletics, supreme exhibitor, talented showman and tremendous daily care and fitting ability. Her overall skillset is unmatched in the applicants.

Taylor Marie Dorsey

Eaton, CO

From a distinguished cattle family, yet Taylor blazes her own trail. Top academic excellence, supreme champions and bred and owned champions followed her. The pride of exhibiting home raised livestock drives her.

Sponsored with Don Bruner Sales

Kiley Elder

Ackworth, IA

This future junior breeds assoc. youth director enjoys working with youth at Stock Show U and cattle events across America. Exhibiting major show champion heifers and showmanship championships is her background. Influencing stock show kids positively is her future.

Dulcie R. Fields

Mount Pleasant, TX

Shows ambition and drive in all she does and this has helped her to succeed on many levels. She is the current president of the AJSA. She strives to make a difference in the beef

Elizabeth Heaton

Toulon, IL

One of the outstanding collegiate evaluators in the country. A true leader by example and actions. Past AJMAA president, academically decorated. Her daily show barn commitment lead to multiple national champion females.

Sponsored with Champion Show Supply

Emilee Holt

Caldwell, ID

Lives and breathes the livestock industry. Her own cow herd produces quality commercial bulls in the west and produced a recent national champion heifer bred and showed by Emilee.

Sponsored with Sullivan Supply West

Megan N. Johnson

Beaver, OK

Currently attends OSU studying agricultural communications. She has served as an At-Large Director for and is currently the Vice President of an Executive Committee of the AIJCA. Megan has won many Champion titles all over the US.

Bayley Kroupa

Kimball, SD

A highly active achiever. “Captain” or “president” is her name. Her dedication and work ethic came in handy as a livestock exhibitor. Grand champion steers at NAILE and KC resulted.

Dalton “Ladd” Landgraf

Madill, OK

One of the best young fitters in the country. Served as director of the Oklahoma Junior Maine-Anjou Board, a current director on the AJMAA Board. While maintaining a strong GPA, Ladd has shown across the US with much success.

Isaac McFarland

Keithville, LA

Just last year took on a 4H project called “Tackling Childhood Hunger”. His drive & determination got over 200 tackle boxes filled with food which helped feed the hungry. His list of accomplishments make him a star in and out of the ring!

Sponsored with Triple E Show Supplies

Jessica Middleswarth

Torrington, WY

A top competitor in the show ring competing at the majors year in and out with bred and owned stock. State champion in team fitting and evaluating. This NJHA director is a leader in all she does.

Sponsored with Don Bruner Sales

Ashley Radde

Axtell, TX

A leader in her community and the classroom. She served as President of TJPHA, Junior Director for the TJLA and Vice President of the TCCA, and she currently serves as a Junior Director and Vice President of the TJHA.

Kyle Ramsey

Navasota, TX

A distinguished, dedicated and driven young man. At the top of his class with a 4.8 GPA, while holding a very active schedule. Kyle is a natural born leader representing the “Best of the Best” among his peers.

Trent Ray

Abingdon, IL

Drive and the desire to be his best sets Trent apart. National champion judging team, national champion cattle with national champion fitting ability.

Sponsored with Champion Show Supply

John Reasor

Wildwood, GA

Intense and successful evaluator on a national recognized team. Potent breeder of his own Angus and Shorthorn program. Past director of AJSA and chairman of Georgia junior cattlemen. Future plans…law school focused on Ag policy.

Sponsored with Twisted South Show Supply

Grandy Ruble

Albert Lea, MN

How do you become successful? You quietly work for it. You develop an unmatched eye and hone your cattleman skills in cow-calf, breeding and the show barn. Grady did it the old-fashioned way…he earned it.

Payton Stoppel

Russell, KS

A highly involved AJCA board member with judging accolades from coast to coast. Her multiple champion heifers at junior nationals does not define her. It’s the humble, can-do attitude that does.

Sponsored with Valley Vet

Adrianne Trennepohl

Middletown, IN

Developed her own herd of cattle into national champion genetics. Class valedictorian, president of multiple clubs yet her strongest asset may be the self- motivated hunger that exists with her quick, friendly smile.

Sponsored with Sinnamon Show Supply