Award Winner Photos
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2013 Seedstock Producer Award
Bradley 3 Ranch, Memphis, Texas
Bradley 3 Ranch of Memphis, Texas, was named the 2013 Beef Improvement Federation Seedstock Producer of the Year during an awards ceremony June 13 at the Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Okla. Pictured at the awards presentation are (from left) Joe Cassady, BIF executive director; Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president; Mary Lou Bradley-Henderson, James Henderson and Minnie Lou Bradley, recipients; and Burt Rutherford, BEEF magazine, award sponsor.
2013 Commercial Producer of the Year Award
Darnall Ranch, Harrisburg, Neb.
Darnall Ranch Inc. of Harrisburg, Neb, was named the 2013 Beef Improvement Federation Commercial Producer of the Year during an awards ceremony June 13 at the BIF 45th Annual Research Symposium and Convention in Oklahoma City, Okla. Pictured at the awards presentation are (from left) Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president; Gary Darnall and Lane Darnall, recipients; and Burt Rutherford, BEEF magazine, award sponsor.
2013 Pioneer Award Winner
Keith Bertrand, University of Georgia
2013 Pioneer Award Winner
Ignacy Misztal, University of Georgia
Ignacy Misztal (right), University of Georgia, receives a Beef Improvement Federation Pioneer Award from Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president. Misztal received the honor during an awards luncheon at the BIF 45th Annual Research Symposium and Convention hosted June 12-15 in Oklahoma City, Okla
2013 Pioneer Award Winner
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University
Glenn Selk (right), Oklahoma State University, receives a Beef Improvement Federation Pioneer Award from Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president. Selk received the honor during an awards luncheon at the BIF 45th Annual Research Symposium and Convention hosted June 12-15 in Oklahoma City, Okla.
2013 Continuing Service Award
Lauren Hyde, American Simmental Association
Lauren Hyde (right), American Simmental Association, receives a Beef Improvement Federation Continuing Service Award from Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president. Hyde received the honor during an awards luncheon at the BIF 45th Annual Research Symposium and Convention hosted June 12-15 in Oklahoma City, Okla.
2013 Continuing Service Award
Jack Ward, American Hereford Association
Jack Ward (right), American Hereford Association, receives a Beef Improvement Federation Continuing Service Award from Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president. Ward received the honor during an awards luncheon at the BIF 45th Annual Research Symposium and Convention hosted June 12-15 in Oklahoma City, Okla.
2013 Continuing Service Award
Ben Eggers, Sydenstricker Genetics
Ben Eggers (right), Sydenstricker Genetics, receives a Beef Improvement Federation Continuing Service Award from Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president. Eggers received the honor during an awards luncheon at the BIF 45th Annual Research Symposium and Convention hosted June 12-15 in Oklahoma City, Okla.
2013 Roy A. Wallace Scholarship Award
Tyler Schultz, and Loni Woolley
The Roy A. Wallace Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Loni Woolley, Texas Tech University, graduate winner, and Tyler Schultz, Kansas State University, undergraduate winner. Pictured are (from left) Mark Cowan (left), 2012-2013 BIF president; Woolley; and Schultz.
2013 Frank Baker Memorial Scholarship Award
Erika Downey and Heather Bradford
Erika Downey (center, left), Texas A&M University, and Heather Bradford (center, right), Kansas State University, receive Frank Baker Memorial Scholarship awards during an awards luncheon at the Beef Improvement Federation 45th Annual Research Symposium and Convention hosted June 12-15 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Presenting the awards are Mark Cowan (left), 2012-2013 BIF president, and Robert Williams, American International Charolais Association.
2013 Nominee for Seedstock Producer Award
Hunt Limousin Ranch, Oxford, Neb.
Hunt Limousin Ranch of Oxford, Neb., was recognized as a nominee for 2013 Beef Improvement Federation Seedstock Producer of the Year during an awards ceremony June 13 at the Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Okla. Pictured at the awards presentation are (from left) Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president; Nancy and Charlie Hunt, recipients; Burt Rutherford, BEEF magazine, award sponsor; and Joe Cassady, BIF executive director.
2013 Nominee for Seedstock Producer Award
Lyons Ranch, Manhattan, Kan.
Lyons Ranch of Manhattan, Kan., was recognized as a nominee for 2013 Beef Improvement Federation Seedstock Producer of the Year during an awards ceremony June 13 at the Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Okla. Pictured at the awards presentation are (from left) Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president; Frank and Jan Lyons, recipients; Karl and Amy Langvardt, recipients; Burt Rutherford, BEEF magazine, award sponsor; and Joe Cassady, BIF executive director.
2013 President's Award
Mark Cowan
Retiring President Mark Cowan (center) is recognized with the President’s Award at an awards luncheon during the Beef Improvement Federation 45th Annual Research Symposium and Convention hosted June 12-15 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Presenting the award is incoming BIF President Steve Whitmire (left) and BIF Executive Director Joe Cassady.
2013 BIF Ambassador Award
AJ Smith, Oklahoma Cowman magazine
A.J. Smith, former editor of the Oklahoma Cowman, was honored posthumously with the Beef Improvement Federation Ambassador Award. Accepting the award on his behalf during an awards luncheon at the BIF 45th Annual Research Symposium and Convention hosted June 12-15 in Oklahoma City, Okla., is Debora Smith, his wife, who was accompanied by current editor Chisolm Kinder (right). Presenting the award is Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president
2013 Nominees for Commercial Producer Award
Mayer Ranch, Guymon, Okla.
Mayer Ranch of Guymon, Okla., was recognized as a nominee for 2013 Beef Improvement Federation Commercial Producer of the Year during an awards ceremony June 13 at the BIF 45th Annual Research Symposium and Convention in Oklahoma City, Okla. Pictured at the awards presentation are (from left) Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president; Joe Mayer, recipient; and Burt Rutherford, BEEF magazine, award sponsor.
2013 Nominees for Commercial Producer Award
Rosen’s XL Ranch, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Rosen’s XL Ranch of Tuscaloosa, Ala., was recognized as a nominee for 2013 Beef Improvement Federation Commercial Producer of the Year during an awards ceremony June 13 at the BIF 45th Annual Research Symposium and Convention in Oklahoma City, Okla. Pictured at the awards presentation are (from left) Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president; Gordon Rosen, recipient; and Burt Rutherford, BEEF magazine, award sponsor.
2013 Nominees for Commercial Producer Award
Wood Ranch, Coleman, Okla.
Wood Ranch of Coleman, Okla., was recognized as a nominee for 2013 Beef Improvement Federation Commercial Producer of the Year during an awards ceremony June 13 at the BIF 45th Annual Research Symposium and Convention in Oklahoma City, Okla. Pictured at the awards presentation are (from left) Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president; Rusty Daniel, manager, Wood Ranch; and Burt Rutherford, BEEF magazine, award sponsor.
2013 Nominees for Commercial Producer Award
Irsik Ranch, Cimarron, Kan.
Irsik Ranch of Cimarron, Kan., was recognized as a nominee for 2013 Beef Improvement Federation Commercial Producer of the Year during an awards ceremony June 13 at the BIF 45th Annual Research Symposium and Convention in Oklahoma City, Okla. Pictured at the awards presentation are (from left) Mark Cowan, 2012-2013 BIF president; Steve Irsik, recipient; and Burt Rutherford, BEEF magazine, award sponsor.
