About the Award

In its inaugural year, the National BQA Award will recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers, from across the country that incorporates BQA principles as part of the day-to-day activities on their operations. The award will be open to all segments of the industry - commercial cow-calf,
seedstock, stocker operators, feedlots and dairy operations. The winner will be selected based upon their commitment to beef quality assurance while operating sustainable cattle operations.

A common trait among all prospective winners will be a strong desire to continually improve BQA on their operations while successfully encouraging others around them to implement BQA within their operations.

The National BQA award winner will be selected annually by a committee of representatives from universities, state beef councils and affiliated groups. Nominations can be submitted by any organization, group, or individual on behalf of a U.S. beef producer. Please take this opportunity to nominate a U.S. beef or dairy producer and assist the beef industry in presenting a positive story about cattlemen’s contributions to beef quality assurance.

For guidance, judges will consider adherence to “on-site” BQA principles, leadership activities and the sustainability of the business as a whole.