Scholarships Awarded At The 2020 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress
Leonard & Vi Wulf Scholarship
The primary objective of the Leonard and Vi Wulf NALJA Scholarship is to financially support the educational pursuits of young Limousin enthusiasts that possess upstanding character , perseverance , work ethic , ingenuity and demonstrated scholastic achievement consistent with the values endeared by the Wulf family .
The Leonard and Vi Wulf NALJA Scholarship is to be awarded with income generated from the honorary fund established at the time of Leonard ’ s induction into the NALF Hall of Fame and further supported by the generosity of the Leonard and Vi and the Wulf family . One $ 500 scholarship was awarded for the 2020-2021 academic year .
The recipient of this year ’ s scholarship was McKinley Begert , Texas .
Award of Excellence Scholarship
Up to three , $ 750 scholarships are awarded to support Limousin enthusiasts that have proven excellence in Limousin activities as well as leadership skills demonstrated in NALJA , 4-H , FFA and other endeavors . They are selected based on their hands-on experience shown by a detailed report of management practices used within the applicant ’ s own herd as well as their ability to set and achieve worthy goals .
Congratulations to Lindsey Gulotta , Louisiana , and Ashley Wiles , Maryland , for being the 2020 Award of Excellence recipients .
Donna Etherton Limi Boosters National Scholarship
Sponsored by the Limi Boosters , selection for the Donna Etherton scholarships is based on scholastic excellence , demonstrated leadership , citizenship , financial need and participation in 4-H , FFA and Limousin junior activities .
The 2020 Donna Etherton Limi Boosters National Scholarship recipients were McKinley Begert , Texas ; Cassidy Jones , Texas ; and Brooke Heavin , Missouri .
Dick O ’ Brien Memorial Junior Herdsman Award
Each year state junior advisors nominate National Junior Limousin Show & Congress exhibitors for the Dick O ’ Brien Award to recognize a superior job of caring for animals , interacting with others , meeting the public , and demonstrating maturity . First presented in 1996 , the award honors the memory of Limousin enthusiast Dick O ’ Brien . This award is based upon the leadership that has been exhibited through their Limousin and other various activities .
This year ’ s recipient went above and beyond her duties . From planning the 2020 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress during all the COVID-19 restrictions to leading her fellow board members and juniors , no one is more deserving of this award .
Congratulations to Lindsey Gulotta , Louisiana , for all her hard work and dedication to the North American Limousin Junior Association this past year .
For more information on the North American Limousin Junior Association , contact Mallory Blunier at 303-220-1693 , ext . 61 , or visit www . NALF . org .
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