This year, the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction awarded $55,000 in scholarships and contributed an additional $30,000 to support Wisconsin State Fair Junior Exhibitor Showmanship, Knowledge Master Showman, and Reserve Champion awards.
The auction raised an impressive $381,350 for junior livestock exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair.
“The funds raised through the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction directly benefit Wisconsin State Fair youth livestock exhibitors,” says Jenny Gehl, President of the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation. “It’s incredible to see how this support helps them grow as leaders and future contributors to our ag community.”
Scholarship Recipients
$5,000 Recipient — Julia Lenz
$3,000 Recipients — Megan Doherty, Ethan Kohlman, and Ellen Robinson.
$2,000 Recipients — Clara Henderson, Annamarie Aue, Macy Cross, Landon Rehberg, Hannah Oleson, Kylie Garner, and Judy Jentges.
$1,000 Recipients — Emma Inman, Luke Schubert, Atley Potterton, Kaila Cross, Summer Rake, Brooklyn Jones, Makayla Kammes, Mallory Cepress, McKinley Krueger, Bryn Meyer, Lillianna Berget, Maggie Kershner, Abby Anderson, Ella Roehl, Ty Thorson, Kaycee Lindner, Dani Graff, Brynn Hannes, Alison George, Landen Leibfried, Sam Wolf, Kendyll Theobald, Annie Robinson, Payton Heins, Sydney Cherney, Mariyah Creaser, and Isabella Dannenberg.
Leadership Awards
At the Wisconsin State Fair, excellence is built on hard work, leadership, and a commitment to community. Each year, the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction recognizes outstanding individuals in Junior Beef, Swine, Sheep, and Market Goat categories.
Selected by their peers and leaders for their leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication to livestock care, these honorees represent the best of Wisconsin’s youth in agriculture.
Beef – Karlie Marks of Hortonville
Goat – Payton Heins of Mineral Point
Sheep – Morgan Van Schyndle of Cuba City
Swine – Madisyn Henderson of Union Grove
The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction is more than a showcase of champion livestock; it’s a celebration of the young people who represent the future of Wisconsin agriculture.
See a recent story on the winning bids: https://www.midwestfarmreport.com/2025/08/07/grand-champion-steer-goes-for-35000/
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