Past RAAA Winners

Personality of the Year Award

Red Angus Advocate of the Year Award

Recognizes a special Red Angus member or commercial producer who passionately expresses support of the Red Angus breed to seedstock producers, commercial producers, industry partners and/or consumers.

Pioneer Breeder of the Year

Recognizes long-time members of the Red Angus Association who over the years have maintained the quality and excellence of their herds through diligent breeding practices, always keeping Red Angus cattle at the forefront of their breeding programs.

Breeder of the Year

Recognizes members who have contributed to and maintained an excellent standard of quality in breeding Red Angus cattle. Recipients are preferred to have had notable recent success in their operations.

Commercial Producer of the Year

Recognizes commercial producers who have successfully used Red Angus genetics in their operation. Qualifying recipients should have a history of using RAAA commercial marketing tools which add value to their calf crop. This award is not restricted to one recipient a year.

John V. Robbins Distinguished Service

Recognizes Red Angus members or individuals of the RAAA who have contributed to the betterment of services offered by the Association. Anyone who has contributed time or talents to enhance the services provided by the RAAA to its members. Recipients are not required to be RAAA members.

Industry Service Award

Recognizes an individual, company, beef industry association or academic community who has helped RAAA achieve excellence in the beef cattle industry during the past year or more.

Outstanding Junior Red Angus Member Award

Recognizes an outstanding JRA member who has contributed his or her services to the betterment of the national JRA throughout the past year.

Melvin Leland Innovative Leadership Award

Recognizes Red Angus members or individuals of the RAAA who have had a positive impact on the Association through serving in a leadership role. Qualifying candidates should have served on an RAAA committee(s) for at least five years and preferably were previous recipients of the John V. Robbins Distinguished Service award. Awarded when deemed worthy.

Darrell and Mary Lou Schuler Memorial Award

Recognizes outstanding advocates for financial and/or fiscal responsibility within the RAAA. The award recognizes individuals who have led efforts or given significant contributions through their gifts (be it monetary or otherwise) to advance the long-term mission of our breed and its philosophies. Awarded when deemed worthy.

International Marketing Award

Recognizes an individual who has devoted significant effort to promoting and marketing U.S. Red Angus genetics internationally. Awarded when deemed worthy

International Service Award

Recognizes an individual who has contributed to expanding the reach of Red Angus services to the international community and/or cooperating with RAAA to increase memberships’ ability to export Red Angus genetics. Awarded when deemed worthy