Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Awards Over $56,000 in Scholarships
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LINCOLN, NE (May 24, 2022) – Today, the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation (NCF) announced they awarded over $56,000 in scholarships to help the next generation of the agriculture industry in their academic pursuits. The scholarships were awarded to fifty-one distinguished students. President of the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation, Ryan Loeske stated, “The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation believes helping the next generation of cattlemen pursue their education is the key to continuing the world-class success of the Beef state. This year’s outstanding applicants are undoubtedly going to do great things for the future of the agriculture sector and we look forward to watching these young scholars grow their knowledge.” He continued, “None of this would be possible without the generosity of our many donors and those who gave to our Retail Value Steer Challenge Fundraising Project. It is humbling to see communities across Nebraska come together to help these students.” All scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Nebraska Cattlemen Midyear Meeting in Valentine, Friday, June 10, during the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Lunch. To donate or for more information concerning the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation, contact Lee Weide, Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Secretary at (402) 475-2333 or Jana Jensen, Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Fundraising Coordinator at (308) 588-6299. 2022 Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Scholars Ainsworth Samuel Wilkins – $1,200 Cattlemen’s Open Scholarship Alliance Madison Adam – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Wade Sanders – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Wyatt Walker – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Ames, IA Kara Valasek – $1,200 Dr. Jeff Fox Memorial Scholarship Ansley Emily Jonas – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Aurora Sydney Meyer – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Beaver Crossing Logan Cast – $1,200 Todd Ricenbaw Memorial Scholarship Bertrand Johanna Ford – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Berwyn Samuel Loy – $1,200 West Central Affiliate Scholarship Bridgeport Ellie Cline – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Burwell Jaylee DeGroff – $1,200 Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Pit Scholarship Cambridge Autumn Deterding – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Chadron Cole Madsen – $1,200 Martin Viersen Range Management & Conservation Memorial Scholarship Columbus Carsten Loseke – $1,200 Bill Pullen Scholarship Cort Loseke – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Dalton Ashton Van Anne – $1,200 Western Nebraska Agriculture Scholarship DeWitt Taylor Cammack – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Dunning Reece Zutavern – $1,200 Robert F. Lute II Memorial Scholarship Elwood Lauren Hickey – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Fullerton James Wetovick – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Gibbon Noah Summers – $1,200 Col. Melvin Huss Memorial Scholarship Gothenburg Heath Keiser – $1,200 Ron & Shirley Huss Scholarship Savannah Peterson – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Hershey Mekenna Fisher – $1,200 Cattlemen’s Open Scholarship Kearney Marissa Kegley – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Leigh Makenna Held – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Lemoyne Sheridan Wilson – $1,200 Robert F. Lute II Memorial Scholarship Lexington Dalton Kunkee – $1,200 Bill Heller Memorial Scholarship Lincoln Laura Reiling – $1,200 Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Pit Scholarship Mead Abby Miller – $1,200 Shari Flaming Memorial Scholarship Milburn BaiLee McMillan – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Norfolk Shalyn Miller – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship North Platte Ashlyn Robinson – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Katrina Webster – $1,200 Martin Viersen Range Management & Conservation Memorial Scholarship Oakland Elizabeth Karnopp – $1,200 Frank & Shirley Sibert Scholarship O’Neill Taylor Peter – $1,200 Bill Briggs Family Memorial Scholarship Ord Amber Staab – $1,200 Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Pit Scholarship Overton Wyatt Ryan – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Plattsmouth Sophie Korytowski – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Richland Abigail Lutjelusche – $1,200 Clarence & Lois Jean Hartmann Scholarship Rosalie Lauren Ahlers – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Royal Christen Curtis – $1,200 Ron & Shirley Huss Scholarship Stapleton Megan Amos – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship St. Paul Madison Hirschman – $1,200 Clarence & Lois Jean Hartmann Scholarship Sumner Mattison Beattie -$1,200 Jamie Glantz Memorial Scholarship Sutherland Kaden Wykert – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Thedford Matthew Dailey – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Unadilla Sydney Wellsandt – $1,200 Donavan Yoachim Memorial Scholarship Wallace Ashton Erickson – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Wisner Megan Schroeder – $1,200 Vance Uden Memorial Scholarship Background Established in 1968, the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation’s mission is to advance the future of Nebraska’s Beef industry by investing in research and education programs. The Foundation’s success and its ability to endow scholarships, sponsor leadership and education programs, and assist with research and infrastructure projects has been possible only because of the support from the Nebraska cattle producers and allied industries. As the Foundation grows, expands, and moves forward in its mission to raise funds for educational and scientific activities that benefit the state’s beef producers – the board asks you to consider investing in your industry through the Foundation. |
