Awards
CCA sincerely appreciates those who support and empower landowners and beef production through their day-to-day duties. For those in our industry that rise to the level of continuous improvement benefiting the industry, we celebrate your accomplishments and offer our highest honor of peer recognition. Advancing the Legacy by our next generation of leaders illustrates commitment and opportunity, and ultimately is one of our greatest assets. Click below to find more information on each of these awards. Click here to view Past Winners of CCA's Awards.
Brand Inspector of the Year
Awarded to a Brand Inspector who has exceptional work ethics, integrity and livestock-handling abilities, and is dedicated to his/her position and the producers of Colorado.
Click here to find the Brand Inspector of the Year Nomination Form.
Nominations are due by November 1st of each year.
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CCA President, Robert Farman (left) with 2023 Brand Inspector of the Year Recipient
- Nicole Taylor (right)
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Commercial and Seedstock Producer of the Year
Awarded to recognize beef producers who are innovative and contribute to the enhancement of cattle and the beef industry.
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2023 Seedstock Producer of the Year
- Trosper Angus
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Click here to find the Commercial and Seedstock Producer of the Year Nomination Form.
Nominations are due by November 1st of each year.
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2023 Commercial Producer of the Year
- Eagle Rock Ranch
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Honorary Lifetime Member
Awarded to individuals who serve Colorado's beef-producing community by promoting agriculture and providing outreach to, and involvement in, Colorado's beef industry.
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CCA Past President T. Wright Dickinson (left) & CCA Past President Robbie LeValley (right) with 2024 Honorary Lifetime Member Recipient
- John Swartout
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Landowner of the Year
This award is presented by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife in recognition of a property rights owner who has gone above and beyond to enhance and steward his/her resource base for the benefit of wildlife. The award recipient is mutually agreed upon by CCA and Colorado Parks & Wildlife.
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2023 Landowner of the Year
- Nottingham Land and Livestock, Craig, CO
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Law Officer of the Year
Awarded to an officer of the law who demonstrates commitment to Colorado beef producers, and is an advocate for cattlemen and the livestock industry.
Click here to find the Law Officer of the Year Nomination Form.
Nominations are due by November 1st of each year.
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CCA President, Robert Farnam (right) with 2023 Law Officer of the Year Recipients
- Baca County Sheriff Aaron Shiplett (Middle) and Undersheriff Chris Griffin.
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Leopold Conservation Award
This award recognizes landowners who display extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation, inspire other landowners through their example, and help the general public understand the vital role private landowners can and do play in conservation success. To learn more about the Leopold Conservation Award, click here.
To nominate yourself or another landowner, please submit the name, contact information, and brief operational information to [email protected]. Once an applicant has been nominated, they will be contacted and asked to complete and submit the award application. As a nominator, you are welcome to support the landowner in completing the application process.
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2024 Leopold Conservation Award Winner
- Jake Hamill of Hamill Ranch
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Public Service Award
Awarded to those who demonstrate service to the Colorado beef industry, and help to protect ranchers' operations, land and cattle.
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2024 Public Service Award Recipient
- Ray Aberle
2024 Public Service Award Recipient- Chris Whitney |
Volunteer(s) of the Year
Awarded to volunteers who donate their time to represent CCA and the beef industry and ensure that CCA's policy and membership is upheld.
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CCA Past Pres., Robert Farna, (left) & 2024 Volunteers of the Year
- Britt Pratt, Sterling, CO
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Young Guns
Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated that those who get involved and participate can make positive changes for the future.
Click here to view Past Winners of CCA's Awards.
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