John Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Clark, education and events director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.
The 15-year-old son of Chuck and Linda Reid attends Eaton Rapids High School and is a member of the NJAA and the Michigan Junior Angus Association where he serves as director.
He has participated in local, state and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), John participated in the extemporaneous speaking and livestock judging contests and the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. He also participated in the mentoring program in 2013 and 2016.
He has submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) and consigned cattle at the Michigan Angus Association Fall Sale and the Ingham County 4-H Livestock Sale.
The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.
