New Award Deadlines!
Purebred Breeder of the Year – The VanDaele Award
Nominations will be received by mail or email by September 30th, 2026. Some general guidelines to keep in mind during the nominations. The recipient should be a person or persons who:
- Represents and promotes Angus cattle in general, to the best of their ability.
- Produces quality cattle that meets market demand.
- Contributes to the affairs of the Association & volunteers time towards association events.
These are guidelines and if a member does not meet all of the criteria but you feel they should be considered for this award, please submit your nomination. Many people contribute to the promotion of the Purebred Angus herd in various ways, so please give this some careful thought. Also please give consideration to small and large operations both new and established.
Submit your nominations to mandi.mbangus@gmail.com or by mail to Box 172 Pierson, R0M 1S0 by September 30th, 2026.
Commercial Producer of the Year
There are many commercial cattlemen across Manitoba who have used Angus bulls or have had a mainly Angus cow herd for years with great dedication. The MB Angus Association would like to recognize more of these cattlemen. Please take the time to think about this and send in your nomination for a commercial producer who uses Angus Bulls. Nominations will be received by mail or email and selection will be made by the board. The recipient will be notified of the award and invited to attend an MAA event where a presentation will be made. This is a chance to recognize a dedicated producer. Please provide a brief history on the individual with the nomination
Submit your nominations to mandi.mbangus@gmail.com or by mail to Box 172 Pierson, R0M 1S0 by September 30th, 2026.
Congratulations to the Commercial Producer of the Year for 2025 Tri-Step Ranch - Stephen and Treina Reykdal of Ashern, MB. Look for their photo and write up in our next issue of the Outlook!
Manitoba 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 or at a venue of their choice. They are recognized in The Outlook as well as the CAA Annual Report.
Submit your nominations to mandi.mbangus@gmail.com or by mail to Box 172 Pierson, R0M 1S0 by September 30th, 2026.
Past Manitoba Angus Honourary Presidents:
2024 - Colin Fitzpatrick
2023 - Bill Walker
2022- Doug McLaren
2021- Brent Stewart
2020 - Howard McRae
2019 - Time Baker
2018 - Darryl Logeot
2017 - Arlene Kirkpatrick
2016 - Frank Case
2015 - Ken Williams
2014 - Darin Bouchard
2013 – Vacant
2012 - Jim Skelton
2011 - Riley's Red Angus
2010 - Vaughn Greenslade
2009 - Blaine Canning
2008 - Floyd & Joan Darling
2007 - Hughie & Sandy Margetts
2006 - Jack & Barb Hart
2005 - Tilden W Nylin
2004 - Murray Arnold
2003 - Barrie Baker
2002 - Don Menzies
2001 - Lyall Edgerton
2000 - Innis Hodson
1999 - Larry Walker
1998 - Alan & Barbara Jackson
1997 - Grant & Carol Wilson