Purebred Breeder of the Year - coming soon!
Nominations for British Columbia Purebred Breeder of the Year are accepted annually. The winner is presented with their award at the Annual General Meeting or a mutually agreed upon event as well as announced on our social media channels and website.
Purebred Breeder of the Year: Coming Soon!
Stay tuned for details!
Commercial Producer of the Year
Nominations for the Commercial Producer of the Year are accepted from the membership each year and are decided on by the board. The winner is presented with their award at the Annual General Meeting or a mutually agreed upon event as well as announced on our social media channels and website.
2024 Commercial Angus Breeder of the Year Award - Tom & Lori Krantz
BC Angus Association is pleased to announce that Tom & Lori Krantz, Tomslake, British Columbia have been selected as the Angus Commercial Breeders of the Year 2024.
Each year the BC Angus Association accepts nominations for this prestigious recognition.
This award is given annually to nominated and selected British Columbia ranch operations that are deep rooted in history of the BC ranching landscape and have strong Angus and Angus influence bloodlines in their cowherd and bull battery.
The Krantz Ranch exceeds in all areas of the selection criteria.
Congratulations to Tom & Lori Krantz for their dedication and commitment to the Angus breed.
Regards,
Bob Miller – President – on behalf of the BC Angus Association Board of Directors
Canadian Honourary President
The Honourary President is elected by the membership during the Annual General Meeting. The title of Honourary President is given for recognition without the usual requirements, duties, and privileges that formally go along with the role of the president. A pin is presented to the recipient at the Canadian Angus Association Annual General Meeting and they are recognized in the CAA Annual Report.
2024 Honourary President: Elizabeth Peto, Delta, BC
Elizabeth Peto was a warm, kind, and passionate woman who made a lasting impact on everyone she met. Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, on July 19, 1944, to John and Eleanor Lynch, she built a life filled with love, family, and community.
She married Howard Peto on June 30, 1970, and together they raised a wonderful family—her children John and Susan, step-daughter Christie, and seven beloved grandchildren. Elizabeth had a knack for wearing many hats. She spent years teaching in Delta, worked alongside Howard raising Angus cattle, and was actively involved in both the BC and Canadian Angus Associations.
Her dedication didn’t stop there—serving as Chair of the Canadian Angus Foundation for a number of years. She was also deeply involved in her church, first in Delta and later in Sorrento, always offering her time and care to those around her.
Elizabeth had a way of making people feel welcome and valued. She was a loving wife, mom, and friend, and her presence will always be felt by those fortunate enough to have known her.