Producer nominations sought for Angus award
by Miranda Reiman
Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) is searching for producers who use Angus genetics to raise the quality beef bar.
Each year the company seeks nominations for two Annual Conference awards that honor producers for an enduring commitment to finding superior Angus genetics that enhance carcass traits.
“We celebrate those moments when producers excel and show the way for others,” says Larry Corah, CAB vice president. “So every year, we recognize one commercial and one seedstock producer who use every means in striving toward the ideal, from genetic selection to coordinated management and marketing.”
Since 1992, only 36 producers have received the aptly named Commitment to Excellence Award.
Eligible candidates must have a record of measuring genetic and management criteria, and acting upon the information to better drive the supply of Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand product. Additional consideration is given to producers who have been directly involved with CAB in its various programs and licensed feedlots over the years.
“We’re encouraging cattlemen to nominate those they work with, be it their genetic suppliers or their bull-buying customers,” Corah says.
Nominations, due May 1, can include detail on anything deemed relevant. They should contain the producer name and contact information, type and size of operation, number of years postweaning data has been gathered, years linked to nominator’s operation, and years involved with any specified CAB projects.
Winners will be selected and contacted, along with nominators, by June 1. CAB will produce features stories about the individuals, who will receive an expense-paid trip to the company’s annual conference in Sunriver, Ore., Sept. 20 to 22.
To see a list of past winners and submit nominations, visit https://cabcattle.com/producers/nominate.php, contact Marilyn Conley at 800-225-2333 or email MConley@certifiedangusbeef.com.
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