Ontario Dairy Youth Award
This award was initiated in 1980 by the Ontario Holstein Spring Show Committee and is designed to recognize young people (ages 25-35) who are actively involved in the operation of a dairy farm, have shown leadership abilities and have made a contribution to their community and their breed.
About
The four district winners receive an all expenses paid trip to to The Westerner Dairy Showcase in Red Deer, Alberta in October with two days of farm tours and one day in the Rocky Mountains.
This award is funded by the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund and Holstein Ontario.
The selection is decided through a combination of the application and a personal interview
2025 Application Deadline: March 7th, 2025
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2024 Winners at the Westerner Showcase in Red Deer, Alberta
Chris Ressor, Mark Talsma, Craig Templeton, Pam Charlton