The Ostrom family will dedicate more than $120,000 to World Dairy Expo’s Youth Showmanship Contest over the next decade. This is to honor the life and legacy of the late Annette Ostrom. Annette was a prominent World Dairy Expo exhibitor as a member of Milk Source Genetics.
The first and second place winners of each division will receive cash awards of $1,500 and $750, respectively. They will then return to the colored shavings to compete for Supreme and Reserve Supreme Showman. The winner of the inaugural Annette Ostrom Memorial Supreme Showman Award will receive a crystal trophy and $3,500. They will then be recognized during the Parade of Champions on Friday, October 6. The Reserve Supreme Showman will receive an additional $1,500 cash award.
“I think it will bring some excitement to the Showring,” says Jim Ostrom, Annette’s husband and co-owner of Milk Source Genetics. “(Annette) would’ve loved that. It’s an opportunity for some kids to go have some fun and celebrate their passion, which, for many of them, is showing cattle.”
The Youth Showmanship Contest will be held on Saturday, September 30, starting at 12:00 p.m. It is open to all young dairy enthusiasts, ages 9-21. Entries are now being accepted exclusively online with an entry fee of $10 up to the entry deadline, Friday, September 29, at 2:00 p.m. (CDT). Late entries will be accepted until 10 a.m. (CDT), Saturday, September 30 for an entry fee of $20. For more information on the contest and to enter, visit https://worlddairyexpo.com/pages/Youth-Fitting-&-Showmanship.php.
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