This travel enables them to meet fellow members and to share their thoughts and experiences of Angus involvement. They also get first-hand experience at leadership, cooperation and organization. The NJAA Board also makes recommendations for new programs and ideas to the American Angus Association Board of Directors, helps train other juniors and promotes the Angus breed. Kan. For all of your hard work, participation and success in junior Angus programs, you may be rewarded through the National Junior Angus Recognition Program. Each level is achieved by accumulating points earned through your participation and success in various Angus activities - from showing cattle and serving as an officer to selling cattle and recording weights in the American Angus Association's performance program.
Winners receive a specially designed pin cast in the metal of the respective award.
Applications for the program awards are available from the Junior Activities Department or your state junior Angus association advisor. Several college scholarships are made possible through the National Junior Angus Association. Each year the American Angus Auxiliary awards college scholarships to five young men and five young women who are junior Angus breeders and deserving high school graduating seniors. They have demonstrated exceptional participation and achievements in Angus projects, school, community and church activities. Applications for scholarships are available from your state or regional Angus auxiliary.