Recognition Program
Each year the Wisconsin Angus Association gives recognition to individual show-winning animals, their breeders, and exhibitors through the Wisconsin Recognition Program. The program began in 1986 and gives distinction to high placing show animals based on points earned at the Southwestern Wisconsin Angus Show, Wisconsin Angus Spring Preview Show, Wisconsin State Fair, and World Beef Expo. The program is aimed at growing participation and enthusiasm for events supported by Angus breeders throughout the state. See how the program works and past winners on this web page.
View Recognition Program Points System
Past Winners
2023 Winners
2023 Breeder of the Year
Winner - Huth Cattle Company, Richland Center, Wis.
2. Henning Farms, Clinton, Wis.
3. Mindemann Farms, Watertown, Wis.
4. Walnut Grove Angus, Earlville, Ill.
5. Hill Valley Farm, East Troy, Wis.
2023 Exhibitor of the Year
Winner - Huth Cattle Company, Richland Center, Wis.
2. Gabe Mindemann, Watertown, Wis.
3. Hailey Jentz, Belmont, Wis.
4. Holly Marsh, Earlville, Wis.
5. Tucker Bayer, Ringle, Wis.
2023 Show Heifer of the Year
Winner - CCF Winnie 234 - Exhibited by Tucker Bayer
2. KF-Patton Proven Queen 2010 - Exhibited by Lilly Knutson
3. Huth EXAR Frontier Gal 125 - Exhibited by Courtney Rathke
2023 Show Bull of the Year
Winner - Huth Lieutenant 204 - Exhibited by Huth Cattle Co.
2. Mindemann Wish List 2209 - Exhibited by Gabe Mindemann
3. LW Rocky 340 - Exhibited by Hailey Jentz
2023 Cow-Calf Pair of the Year
Winner - Henning Elba 0001 - Exhibited by Hailey Jentz
2. Huth Top Line Ellie 207, Exhibited by Courtney Rathke
3. Henning Sandy 1104, Exhibited by Sophie Jentz