BURNHAM YOUTH AWARD
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR 2024
The Burnham Youth Award recognises and encourages the positive contribution of young Brangus breeders towards the development and promotion of the Brangus breed in Australia.
This award was first instigated in 1998, by long-time Brangus breeders Bruce and Barbara Burnham, for whom the trophy is named. Bruce is a founding member of the ABCA (Bimbadeen Brangus, stud number 9) and a former President, with Barbara investing many years of service in promotion of Brangus and also serving on the ABCA Board (including as Vice-President).
Over the past 26 years, past winners of the Burnham Youth Award have gone on to achieve great success in the beef cattle and Brangus breeding world. The Burnham and Salisbury families follow these careers closely and are proud of the successes of each recipient.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be under the age of 25
- Applicants must be financial Youth (or Full) members of the Australian Brangus Cattle Association
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply yourself, or nominate a young member you feel is worthy of this award, simply:
- Submit an application detailing the nominee's Brangus involvement and agricultural aspirations.
- Add details of any success in the beef industry.
Applications are to be in written format and may be either mailed or submitted electronically
(see contact details below).
AWARD DETAILS
Winners of this award will:
- Receive a personal trophy
- Have their name engraved on the Burnham Youth Award perpetual trophy
- Receive $1000
- Be offered judging and industry development opportunitites
The award is presented annually at the ABCA Annual General Meeting in Rockhampton (Monday, 14th October
2024). It is recommended that successful applicants attend this meeting to receive the award.
Applications are to be emailed to office@brangus.com.au
or mailed to
ABCA, PO Box 814, Armidale NSW 2350
to arrive no later than 5pm, Sunday 30th June 2024.
If you are interested in applying and would like to talk to someone about the award and your application, below are the winners from the past 4 years who may be able to assist -
2021 - Jack Salisbury
2022 - Brock Dahtler
2023 - Georgie Spencer
2024 - Abigail Johnson
For more information contact the ABCA:
02 5775 9900
PO Box 814, Armidale NSW 2350
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Timothy Flynn - Inaugural Winner |
| 1999 | Graham Harvey |
| 2000 | Brad Hanson |
| 2001 | Tammie Robinson |
| 2002 | Naomi Maguire |
| 2003 | Kristopher Dingle |
| 2004 | Geordie Elliot |
| 2005 | |
| 2006 | Alex Dodson |
| 2007 | Casey Haywood |
| 2008 | Joel Stuart |
| 2009 | |
| 2010 | Jason Beckman |
| 2011 | Amy Drake |
| 2012 | Andrew Cook |
| 2013 | Sean Wright |
| 2014 | Stevie Jackson |
| 2015 | Lachlan Trustum & Grady Hansen |
| 2016 | Stephanie Roberts |
| 2017 | Matthew Petty |
| 2018 | Isabella Hanson |
| 2019 | Annalee Godwin |
| 2020 | Hayden Hanson |
| 2021 | Jack Salisbury |
| 2022 | Brock Dahtler |
| 2023 | Georgie Spencer |
| 2024 | Abigail Johnson |
