SG USA June 2023

Awards

Heather and Yancey Strait and Cody Mattingly, left to right, receive awards for ownership of the SGBI Sire and Dam of the Year, respectively, for the most registrations in 2021 2022. SR Genesis 75/3, owned by Y.N. Strait family, is the 2021-2022 SGBI Sire of the Year and Harris Farms 003/1, owned by Mattingly Farms, is the 2021-2022 SGBI Dam of the Year.

Recipients of the 2022-2023 SGBI High Point Show Awards proudly exhibit their buckles after the awards ceremony. Pictured, left to right, are Matthew Zajic, Kevin and Heather Blewett, Kalli Kimble, Todd Hyde, Chris Birdwell, Gracey Pitchford with baby Everleigh, Shanna and Darrell Pitchford and Laura Zibilski.

Suzanne Fulton, left, is bestowed the President’s Award from 2022-2023 SGBI President Gene Kubecka, right, for her dedication, devotion and work on behalf of SGBI breeders and members during the past year.

On hand for the recognition for the most purebred and STAR 5 registrations in each district are, left to right, Del and Ginny Thomas from Shampain Ranch; Adolfo, Christina, Elia and Alicia Sanchez and Samantha Padilla from Red Doc Farm; and Mickey Bowman, accepting the awards for Creech Farms and Five J’s Cattle Company.

Bill Lundberg, left, receives the Hall of Fame bronze from SGBI Past President Yancey Strait, center, and SGBI Executive Director HC Neel.

Family members of 777 Farms receive the Hall of Fame bronze. Pictured, left to right, are Chad and Jamie Daniel, Gene McCarter (award presenter), Erin Kay Daniel, Caroline Daniel, Darren Richmond (award presenter), Patrick Daniel and SGBI Executive Director HC Neel.

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