A Vision for the Future

The National Cattlemen's Foundation and Micro Beef Technologies announce the Beef Industry Vision Award

The Vision Award recognizes individuals in the cattle industry who have incorporated innovation into their operation in an effort to enhance not only their business but also the industry as a whole. The Vision Award is sponsored by Micro Beef Technologies in cooperation with the National Cattlemen’s Foundation. The National Cattlemen’s Foundation will appoint a committee to select the winners.

Award Benefits

Up to seven regional finalists will be selected from the applications received and one recipient will be named the national Vision Award winner. The national winner will receive a $1,000 cash award, round trip airfare, hotel accommodations and two registrations for the Cattle Industry Convention.  The national winner will be recognized and receive their award at the convention. Each regional winner will receive a $1,000 award and two complimentary Convention registrations.

Selection Criteria

Applicants were evaluated on the basis of:

  • Effective use of available production technology
  • Ingenuity and originality of implementation
  • Benefit and impact on the beef industry
  • Impact on cost of production
  • Successful and innovative marketing
  • Optimum resource management

 

Questions about the Vision Award program should be directed to Roxanne Johnson at 303-850-3388 or Kari Carrillo  at 303-850-3345.