Nominations are being accepted for the 2023 All-American Dairy Show awards – the Obie, Image and Pioneer Awards. Nominations are due by June 1, and online forms for each award are available on the allamericandairyshow.com, under “Contests & Forms.”
The awards will be presented during the show that is set to run from September 16-20, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.
The Obie Snider Award, established in memory of Obie Snider of Bedford County, a founding father of the All-American Dairy Show, annually recognizes an individual who places significant value in service to the dairy industry and community, and displays high standards of conduct. The 2022 winner was Ken Raney of State College, Pa.
The Image Award is presented annually to an individual who has enhanced the image of the All-American Dairy Show with notable contributions to its reputation, prestige, and welfare. The 2022 winner was Michele Reasner of Newburg, Pa.
The Pioneer Award is presented to an individual who has had considerable impact on the overall success of the previous year’s All-American Dairy Show, exhibiting time, energy or leadership that helped improve the quality of the show. The most recent recipient was Michelle Cornman of Shippensburg, Pa.
Please follow the All-American Dairy Show Facebook page and allamericandairyshow.com for up-to-date information and details regarding the 2023 show.
For more information,contact the show office at 717.787.2905, or email [email protected].