Crystal Award Winners
The American Angus Auxiliary sponsors the Janet Castle Crystal Award to promote and encourage participation in educational events. These contests allow all juniors, even those who might not show cattle, to participate in the NJAS. Points are earned for placing and participation in the following contests: photography, poster, graphic design, extemporaneous and public speaking, team sales, creative writing, quiz bowl, and the Auxiliary-sponsored All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. Two awards are presented, one to the high-point boy and one to the high-point girl.
2007 Crystal Award Winners
Tying to win the boys’ Crystal Award are Ransom Gardiner and Cole Gardiner, both of Ashland, Kan. The Crystal Award is awarded to the boy and the girl who earn the most points while competing in the educational contests at the NJAS. It is given on behalf of the Janet Castle Family by the American Angus Auxiliary. Pictured are (from left) Cathy Watkins, Auxiliary award coordinator, and Ransom and Cole.
Julie Thelen, Saline, Mich., won the girls’ Crystal Award. Pictured are (from left) Watkins and Thelen.
2006 Crystal Award Winners
Winning the girls’ Crystal Award from the American Angus Auxiliary is Jara Settles (right), Hoskins, Neb. CathyWatkins presents the award.
Winning the boys’ Crystal Award from the American Angus Auxiliary is Ransom Gardiner, Ashland, Kan. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in the educational contests at the NJAS.
2006 Contest Winners
Spader Award
The NJAA and the Junior Activities Department co-sponsor the Extemporaneous Speaking Contest, which is fast becoming one of the most competitive contests of the event. Each participant receives a topic and reference information 30 minutes prior to his or her scheduled speaking time. Following preparation, the contestant must present a 2- to 6-minute speech. The winner of the senior division receives a Harvey Rattey Pewter Sculpture Award from the American Angus Auxiliary in the name of Richard L. Spader.
Grote Award
The winners of the two intermediate divisions receive a Harvey Rattey Pewter Sculpture Award from the American Angus Auxiliary in the name of Pat Grote.
Sheri Spader presents Julie Thelen (left), winner of the senior division, the Richard L. Spader Award, sponsored by the American Angus Auxiliary in memory of former American Angus Association Executive Vice President Richard L. Spader.
Winning the intermediate division, 14-15-yearolds, are (from left) Krystin Bachman, Lancaster, Ohio, first; Peter Lundgren, Ottawa, Kan., second; and Allison Jones, Manhattan, Kan., third.
Winning the intermediate division, 16-17-yearolds, are (from left) Chelsea Dickinson, Glasco, Kan., first; Tucker Stewart, Washington, Kan., second; and Nicole Jorgensen, Culver, Ore., third.