LOUISVILLE, Ky. —The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) presented members with special awards during the final awards ceremony on July 18 at the VitaFerm^® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), “Live From Louisville,” Louisville, Ky.

Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, was named junior premier breeder, and Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., was awarded the adult premier breeder award. Peyton Perez, Nara Visa, N.M., took home the junior premier exhibitor banner. 

The GKB Super States contest,sponsored by GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, recognizes the two states with the most participation in their division — small states (less than 25 head of cattle shown at the JNHE) and large states (more than 25 head shown). During the JNHE, members earn points for their state via contest placings and showring standings. Idaho was named the small states division winner, and Texas won the large states award. 

Each year, the Golden Pitchfork award honors a state group for their dedication to stall maintenance and cleanliness throughout the week. The state association that consistently presented a clean, uniform and uniquely decorated stall area took home the title. This year, the Golden Pitchfork was awarded to the Kentucky youth exhibitors. 

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The 2025 VitaFerm^® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), “Live from Louisville,” was sponsored in part by BioZyme^® Inc., St. Joseph, Mo., and their brands VitaFerm^® and Sure Champ^®. The VitaFerm® JNHE provides educational and leadership opportunities for junior members and their cattle projects, along with plenty of events for the entire family. The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) is one of the most active junior programs in the country with more than 4,200 members. For more information about the JNHE, visit Hereford.org/youth.

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