World Dairy Expo announced the five individuals selected to serve as judges of the Youth Fitting and Showmanship Contests. This year, the competitions will be held on Saturday, September 27th, 2025. Always popular with young exhibitors, the Fitting Contest saw 41 participants in 2024, and the Showmanship Contest had 445 entries.

Youth Fitting Contest – Intermediate Division: Evan Stanley, Norwood, ON
Youth Fitting Contest – Senior Division: Katie Shultz, Chambersburg, PA

Youth Showmanship – Junior Division: Jonathan Rylaarsdam, Winchester, ON
Youth Showmanship – Intermediate Division: Jessica Miller, Dumfries, Scotland
Youth Showmanship – Senior Division: Jason Zimmerman, Avon, NY