Nominations are currently being accepted for the three coveted All-American Dairy awards for 2024. The Obie, Image, and Pioneer award nominations are due by June 1, and
can be found on the website under “Contests & Forms”. Nominations can be mailed in or filled out via an online form on the website.
These awards will be presented during the All-American Dairy Show on September 14-18, 2024 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pa. The Obie Snider Award was established in memory of Obie Snider of Bedford County, a founding father of the All-American Dairy show. This award recognizes an individual who places significant value in service to the industry and community and displays high standards of conduct. Dr. Alan McCauley DVM of Ada, Ohio received the honor of this award in 2023.
The Image Award is presented to an individual who has enhanced the image of the All- American Dairy show with significant contributions of time and energy to promote its reputation, prestige, and welfare. The recipients of last year’s show in 2023 were Loren and Helen Zimmerman of Hummelstown, Pa.
The Pioneer Award is presented to an individual who had a significant impact on the overall success of the previous year’s All-American Dairy Show. Whether that be through time, energy, or leadership, the show would have been lessened without this individual’s impact. The recipient in 2023 was Allen Hess of Hagerstown, Md.
For more information, contact the show office at 717.787.2905, or email aads@gov.