The NAJRAE Honorary Chord Program was created to Honor NAJRAE members who have shown continuous hard work throughout their career and the week. This chord is to symbolize leadership, grit, respect, and knowledge.
The member is required to participate in the Big Little Program, compete in 4 or more satellite contests, and must be heading into their graduating year in the fall of 2025 (High school, Junior College, or University).
Camping is available at the 2025 NAJRAE in Spencer, Iowa. Camping is $50 per night, payable to NAJRAE. The fees will need to be paid upon your invoicing.
To register for camping, fill out the following registration.
The Dan Johnson Memorial Award was established by his family after a tragic accident on their farm in 2013 took his life. As the founders of NAJRAE, the Johnsons take great pride in helping juniors and watching as they become industry leaders. Dan especially understood how to get the most out of the exhibitors and pushed them to succeed. The selection of this recipient is based on one’s ability to lead and serve as an inspiration through their individual character, integrity, and trustworthiness.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicant must be an active member of NAJRAE since 2024.
- Applicant must participate in the 2025 FUZION event with Cattle or Contest Only.
- Applicant has not previously been awarded the Dan Johnson Memorial Award in that division. If an applicant has one the 16 years and under, the applicant will be eligible to apply for the 17-21 years division when eligible.
- Applicant must be in one of the age groups as of January 1 of the show year:
- 16 years and under - If selected, you will receive a $500 cash award
- 17-21 years of age - If selected, you will receive a hand crafted leather bar height director's chair and a $1000 cash award
Deadline: June 9, 2025 For more information or questions contact: Cheryl Johnson 712-490-2956
The contest is designed to give exhibitors an opportunity to gain the interview skills needed when seeking a job in the ag industry, specifically the cattle industry. Each part of this contest demonstrates “real world” situations that will be used by employees. Exhibitors must choose a real-world job in the Cattle industry specifically the Red Angus breed.
Applicant must be 16 as of January 1, 2025 to participate. Applicant must for, the purpose of the contest, “apply” for one of the real-world jobs within the cattle industry listed on the application.
Application, cover letter, resume, and a list of references must be submitted by June 09 by 11:59 pm central!
The contest is designed to give exhibitors an opportunity sharpen their artistic skills in the advertising and promotion world.
Novice and Junior applicants will create a tack box sticker to promote the FUZION Event by NAJRAE.
Intermediates applicants will design a facebook marketing advertisement to promote the FUZION Event by NAJRAE.
Senior applicants will create a logo, style, and theme for the FUZION Event by NAJRAE.
All designs must be submitted along with Exhibitors Name, Birthdate and age division by June 09 by 11:59 pm central!