Entries Sought for 2004 Beef Industry Vision Award

Nominations are now being sought for the 2004 Beef Industry Vision Award.  The award is presented by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) and sponsored by Ford Motor Company.

The Beef Industry Vision award is given to an individual who has demonstrated innovation in their cattle operation or beef business and serves as an example to others to follow.  These individuals can be from any segment of the industry.  Up to seven regional winners will be selected from the pool of nominations with the national winner be announced at the 2004 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Phoenix, Ariz., next January.

“The Vision Award gives the industry an opportunity to take a closer look at individuals who have made a difference for their own business and the beef industry through innovative practices,” according to Bob Josserand, NCF Chairman.  Nominees will be evaluated on the basis of effective use of technology, impact on profitability, ingenuity of implementation, impact on the industry, and optimum resource management.  “There are some amazing people in cattle and beef businesses in the United States and we would like to recognize a few of their efforts,” Josserand adds.

All nominations are due May 1, 2003.  For nomination forms and program information contact the National Cattlemen’s Foundation at 303-694-0305 or ncf@beef.org.