2026 SPECIAL AWARDS
In addition to the regular premiums and awards offered by the Burt County Agricultural Society, the following awards will be available to Burt County 4‑H and FFA members.
Award Types: See printed book for what type of award each one is
Cash Award Gift Certificate/Scholarship
Trophy Medal
Traveling Trophy Special Rosette
Special Award Buckle
State Fair
4-H members who have non-livestock exhibits selected for further exhibition at the State Fair will receive a $10.00 special premium for each eligible exhibit.
Sponsored by First Northeast Bank of Nebraska, Lyons
Department A – Citizenship, Leadership, & Personal Development
Top Two 4-H Caring Clovers Exhibits
Sponsored by Steve & Mary Loftis, Craig
Champion Heritage Exhibit
Sponsored by Burt County Museum, Tekamah
Reserve Champion Heritage Exhibit
In memory of Vaughn & Mary Lou Farrens
Department B -- Communication & Expressive Arts
Champion Burt County Photography Theme Exhibit
Sponsored by DT Photography, Tekamah
Reserve Champion Burt County Photography Theme Exhibit
Sponsored by DT Photography, Tekamah
Champion Photography Level 1
Sponsored by The Wedding Storytellers, West Point
Reserve Champion Photography Level 1
Sponsored by The Wedding Storytellers, West Point
Champion Photography Level 2
Sponsored by The Wedding Storytellers, West Point
Reserve Champion Photography Level 2
Sponsored by The Wedding Storytellers, West Point
Champion Photography Level 3
Sponsored by The Wedding Storytellers, West Point
Reserve Champion Photography Level 3
Sponsored by The Wedding Storytellers, West Point
Top 2 Burt County Blooming Bucket Exhibits
Sponsored by Eden-Events, Gifts & Floral, Oakland
Department C -- Consumer & Family Sciences
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Human Development (Childcare) -11 and under
In Memory of Joan Price
Human Development (Childcare) -12 & over
In Memory of Joan Price
CONSUMER EDUCATION
Champion Shopping in Style Exhibit
Sponsored by M & R’s Nightly Rentals, Tekamah
Reserve Champion Shopping in Style Exhibit
Sponsored by M & R’s Nightly Rentals, Tekamah
TEXTILE, QUILTS, & APPAREL
Grand Champion in Clothing Construction
Sponsored by Karen Jackson, Independent Beauty Consultant, Tekamah
Reserve Grand Champion in Clothing Construction
Sponsored by First Northeast Bank of Nebraska, Lyons
Champion STEAM Clothing 1 Construction
Sponsored by Carol Schlichting, Lyons
Reserve Champion STEAM Clothing 1 Construction
Sponsored by American Legion Post 83, Lyons
Champion STEAM Clothing 2 Construction
Sponsored by Carol Schlichting, Lyons
Reserve Champion STEAM Clothing 2 Construction
Sponsored by Kathy Ray, Tekamah
Champion STEAM Clothing 3 Construction
Sponsored by Carol Schlichting, Lyons
Reserve Champion STEAM Clothing 3 Construction
Sponsored by Sheri Ratliff, Tennessee
Champion Beyond the Needle Exhibit
Sponsored by Chris & Julie Fleischman & Family, Herman
Reserve Champion Beyond the Needle Exhibit
Sponsored by Braniff Grading, Tekamah
Top Beyond the Needle entry using an original beef slogan or logo.
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Champion Quilt Quest Exhibit
Sponsored by Rick & Vicki Lindberg, Craig
Reserve Champion Quilt Quest Exhibit
Sponsored by Rick & Vicki Lindberg, Craig
Outstanding Knitting/Crochet Exhibit
Sponsored by Welte Farms, Derek & Tahnee Welte, Ashland
Outstanding Weaving Exhibit
Sponsored by Spinners Web Guild, Fremont
Champion Costume Design Award
In Memory of Kathryn Lang
FASHION SHOW
Special awards to the following:
Grand Champion Fashion Show
Sponsored by Sharon Loftis, Craig, Mary Kay Skin Care
Reserve Grand Champion Fashion Show
Sponsored by Sharon Loftis, Craig, Mary Kay Skin Care
Champion STEAM 3 Fashion Show
Sponsored by Franciscan Healthcare – Oakland Pharmacy, Oakland
Reserve Champion STEAM 3 Fashion Show
Sponsored by Ashley & Russell Wimer, Tekamah
Champion STEAM 2 Fashion Show
Sponsored by Franciscan Healthcare – Oakland Pharmacy, Oakland
Reserve Champion STEAM 2 Fashion Show
Sponsored by Jeannie’s Salon, Oakland
Champion STEAM 1 Fashion Show
Sponsored by Franciscan Healthcare - Oakland Pharmacy, Oakland
Reserve Champion STEAM 1 Fashion Show
In memory of George Weiland
Champion Shopping in Style Fashion Show
Sponsored by Heidi Lindberg, Tekamah
Reserve Champion Shopping in Style Fashion Show
Sponsored by VFW Post 7998, Lyons
Champion Beyond the Needle Fashion Show
Sponsored by Stan & Carroll Welte, Ashland
Reserve Champion Beyond the Needle Fashion Show
Sponsored by Bruce & Tracy Nathan Family, Decatur
Champion $15 Outfit Challenge Fashion Show
Sponsored by Rick & Vicki Lindberg, Craig
Reserve Champion $15 Outfit Challenge Fashion Show
Sponsored by Rick & Vicki Lindberg, Craig
HOME DESIGN & RESTORATION
Outstanding Home Design & Restoration – Junior
In Memory of George Weiland
Outstanding Home Design & Restoration – Intermediate
Sponsored by Pete’s Pizzeria, Tekamah
Outstanding Home Design & Restoration – Senior
Sponsored by Kelly & Marcie Lechtenberg, Oakland
VISUAL ARTS
Champion Visual Arts
Sponsored by Glup Pipe Sales, Tekamah
Reserve Champion Visual Arts
Sponsored by Glup Construction, Tekamah
SPECIAL RECYCLING AWARDS
Exhibits will be entered and judged under their appropriate 4‑H project area. They will be considered for these awards if identified with a special recycling exhibit card when entered at the county fair. Exhibits also should include a recycling information sheet which includes the following information:
- steps taken in recycling exhibits
- what materials were recycled
An exhibit can only be considered in one recycling award area.
Most unique use of recycled materials (i.e. vest made from old clothing strips, refinished furniture).
Sponsored by Larry & Rosie Gregerson, Tekamah
Household item made with recycled materials (i.e. pillowcase doll, wreath made from plastic bags, etc.).
Sponsored by Farm & Home Insurance Agency Inc, Oakland & Lyons
Department D – Environmental Ed & Earth Sciences
Champion Conservation & Wildlife
Sponsored by Family Dental Center of Blair
Reserve Champion Conservation & Wildlife
Sponsored by Family Dental Center of Blair
Champion Forestry Exhibit
Sponsored by Silver Creek Nursery, Steve & Ann Schlichting family, Lyons
Reserve Champion Forestry Exhibit
Sponsored by Silver Creek Nursery, Steve & Ann Schlichting family, Lyons
Department E -- Healthy Lifestyles
FOOD & NUTRITION
Outstanding Foods Awards - Junior
Sponsored by:
Mike and Allison Jones, Tekamah
Tekamah Save More Market, Inc., Tekamah
Normil Foundation, Lincoln
Franciscan Healthcare – Oakland Pharmacy, Oakland
In memory of Bev Weiland
Outstanding Foods Awards - Intermediate
Sponsored by:
Lyons Save More Market, Lyons
In memory of Bev Weiland
Franciscan Healthcare - Oakland Pharmacy, Oakland
Normil Foundation, Lincoln
Outstanding Foods Awards - Senior
Sponsored by:
Rob & Breanne Evasic, Tekamah
In memory of Bev Weiland
Welte Insurance, Ashland
Franciscan Healthcare - Oakland Pharmacy, Oakland
Normil Foundation, Lincoln
Outstanding Family Food Traditions Exhibit
Sponsored by Nelson’s Food Pride, Oakland
Outstanding Cultural Food Exhibit
Sponsored by Mike & Allison Jones, Tekamah
Outstanding Healthy Food Exhibits (4)
Sponsored by Chatterbox Brews, Tekamah
Cooking 101 Outstanding Exhibit
In Memory of Kim Jackson, Tekamah
Piemaker Award
In Memory of Joan Price, Florida
Champion Yeast Breads Exhibit
Sponsored by Kim (Bisanz) Feddersen, Minnesota
Reserve Champion Yeast Breads Exhibit
Sponsored by Master’s Hand, Tekamah
Champion Snickerdoodle/Refrigerator Cookie Award
In Memory of Kathy Lang, Florida
Outstanding Bread exhibitors
Sponsored by Family Dental Center of Blair
Champion Specialty Foam Cake Exhibit
Sponsored by Annie Aragon, Gothenburg
Top Poster pertaining to the role of beef in proper nutrition/physical fitness.
Sponsored by the Burt County Cattlemen
FOOD PRESERVATION
Champion Food Preservation Exhibitor
Sponsored by American Legion Post 83, Lyons
Reserve Champion Food Preservation Exhibitor
Sponsored by VFW Post 7998, Lyons
Champion Food Preservation Exhibit
Sponsored by American Legion Post 83, Lyons
Reserve Champion Food Preservation Exhibit
Sponsored by VFW Post 7998, Lyons
SAFETY
Champion Health & Safety Exhibit
Sponsored by Pelan Funeral Services, Oakland, Lyons & Tekamah
Reserve Champion Health & Safety Exhibit
Sponsored by Swenson Monument, Oakland
Department F – Contests
PRESENTATIONS
Champion Presentation - Junior
Sponsored by Midwest Messenger
Reserve Champion Presentation - Junior
Sponsored by Midwest Messenger
Champion Presentation - Senior
Sponsored by Midwest Messenger
Reserve Champion Presentation - Senior
Sponsored by Midwest Messenger
Top purple or blue ribbon presentation, speech, and PSA in each of the Division using a pork product (lard, pigskin, pork product, raising hogs, etc.)
Sponsored by Burt County Pork Producers
Top individual or team presentation on any subject relating to the beef industry, (food preparation, cattle feeding, health issues, etc.)
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
PUBLIC SPEAKING & PSA CONTEST
Champion Speech - Junior
Sponsored by Burt County Public Power District, Tekamah
Champion Speech – Junior – 4-H Activity/Camp Scholarship
Sponsored by Burt County 4-H Council
Reserve Champion Speech - Junior
Sponsored by Burt County Public Power District, Tekamah
Reserve Champion Speech - Junior - 4-H Activity/Camp Scholarship
Sponsored by Burt County 4-H Council
Champion Speech - Intermediate
Sponsored by Burt County Public Power District, Tekamah
Champion Speech – Intermediate – 4-H Activity/Camp Scholarship
Sponsored by Burt County 4-H Council
Reserve Champion Speech - Intermediate
Sponsored by Burt County Public Power District, Tekamah
Reserve Champion Speech- Intermediate - 4-H Activity/Camp Scholarship
Sponsored by Burt County 4-H Council
Champion Speech - Senior
Sponsored by Burt County Public Power District, Tekamah
Champion Speech – Senior – 4-H Activity/Camp Scholarship
Sponsored by Burt County 4-H Council
Reserve Champion Speech - Senior
Sponsored by Burt County Public Power District, Tekamah
Reserve Champion Speech - Senior - 4-H Activity/Camp Scholarship
Sponsored by Burt County 4-H Council
Champion PSA - Junior
Sponsored by Gary & Joan Bucy Family, Tekamah
Champion PSA – Junior
Sponsored by Burt County 4-H Council
Reserve Champion PSA – Junior
Sponsored by Gary & Joan Bucy Family, Tekamah
Reserve Champion PSA – Junior
Sponsored by Burt County 4-H Council
Champion PSA - Intermediate
Sponsored by Gary & Joan Bucy Family, Tekamah
Champion PSA – Intermediate
Sponsored by Burt County 4-H Council
Reserve Champion PSA - Intermediate
Sponsored by Gary & Joan Bucy Family, Tekamah
Reserve Champion PSA – Intermediate
Sponsored by Burt County 4-H Council
Champion PSA - Senior
Sponsored by Gary & Joan Bucy Family, Tekamah
Champion PSA – Senior
Sponsored by Burt County 4-H Council
Reserve Champion PSA - Senior
Sponsored by Gary & Joan Bucy Family, Tekamah
Reserve Champion PSA – Senior
Sponsored by Burt County 4-H Council
BICYCLE RODEO CONTEST
Champion Bicycle Rodeo - Junior
Sponsored by Brummond Country Disposal, Tekamah
Champion Bicycle Rodeo - Senior
Sponsored by Brummond Disposal, Tekamah
FAVORITE FOODS
Champion Favorite Foods - Junior
Sponsored by Steve & Mary Loftis, Craig
Reserve Champion Favorite Foods – Junior
Sponsored by Flying Needles 4-H Club
Champion Favorite Foods – Intermediate
Sponsored by Steve & Mary Loftis, Craig
Reserve Champion Favorite Foods – Intermediate
Sponsored by Flying Needles 4-H Club
Champion Favorite Foods - Senior
Sponsored by Steve & Mary Loftis, Craig
Reserve Champion Favorite Foods – Senior
Sponsored by Flying Needles 4-H Club
Top 4-H’ers in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions who use pork in their favorite food exhibit. (Not just in the menu, but as the favorite food dish.)
Sponsored by Burt County Pork Producers
TRACTOR DRIVING CONTEST
Champion Tractor Driving Contest ‑ Junior Division
Sponsored by Lee Valley Inc., Tekamah
Champion Tractor Driving Contest ‑ Intermediate Division
Sponsored by Burt County Farm Bureau
Champion Tractor Driving Contest ‑ Senior Division
Sponsored by Lee Valley Inc., Tekamah
ROCKET LAUNCH CONTEST
Champion Rocket Launch - Junior
Sponsored by Logan Valley Clovers 4-H Club
Champion Rocket Launch - Senior
Sponsored by Logan Valley Clovers 4-H Club
SHOOTING SPORTS
Top Three Exhibitors in Each Division of Shooting Sports Competition - Gold, silver & bronze medals
Sponsored by Burt County Pheasants Forever
CORONATION
Candidates – post-secondary scholarship
Sponsored by 4-H Council
4-H King Buckle
Sponsored by Josh Bucy, Omaha
4-H King – post-secondary scholarship
Sponsored by 4-H Council
4-H Queen Buckle
Sponsored by Justine Bucy, Omaha
4-H Queen – post-secondary scholarship
Sponsored by 4-H Council
Bouquet for 4-H Queen
Sponsored by Eden-Events, Gifts, & Floral, Oakland
LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
Champion Livestock Judging - Junior
Sponsored by Argo 4-H Club
Reserve Champion Livestock Judging - Junior
Sponsored by Argo 4-H Club
Champion Livestock Judging - Senior
Sponsored by Washington County Bank
Reserve Champion Livestock Judging - Senior
Sponsored by Washington County Bank
Champion Junior Team
Sponsored by Cull Farms, Oakland
Champion Senior Team
Sponsored by Larson Transfer, Oakland
Department G –Animal Science
BEEF
Outstanding Beef Exhibitor
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair
In memory of Doc Blanc
Grand Champion Cow‑Calf Pair
Sponsored by Jerry & Mardelle Ludwig, Bennington
Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Grand Champion Cow‑Calf Pair
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair
Sponsored by Triple J Cattle ~ Johnnie & Melinda Johnson, Craig
Reserve Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Grand Champion Feeder Calf Steer
Sponsored by Steiny’s General Store, Lyons
Grand Champion Feeder Calf – Steer
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Grand Champion Feeder Calf‑Steer
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Feeder Calf Steer
Sponsored by Heath & Amanda Hansen
Reserve Grand Champion Feeder Calf‑ Steer
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Grand Champion Feeder Calf Heifer
Sponsored by First Northeast Bank of Nebraska, Lyons
Grand Champion Feeder Calf – Heifer
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Grand Champion Feeder Calf‑Heifer
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Feeder Calf Heifer
Sponsored by East Oaks 4-H Club
Reserve Grand Champion Feeder Calf – Heifer
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Grand Champion Bucket Calf
Sponsored by 4E Farms, Tekamah
Grand Champion Bucket Calf
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Bucket Calf
Sponsored by Kurt & Brenda Pearson, Craig
Champion Miniature Hereford Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by Nebraska Vet Services, West Point
Champion Shorthorn Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by Cull Farms, Oakland
Champion Hereford Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by Heath & Amanda Hansen
Champion Simmental Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by C Valley Cattle, Decatur
Champion Foundation Simmental Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by High Five Cattle Company, West Point
Champion Angus Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by C Valley Cattle, Decatur
Champion Maintainer Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by Fleischman Cattle Co., Tekamah
Champion Maine Anjou Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by Fleischman Cattle Co., Tekamah
Champion Commercial Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by East Oaks 4-H Club
Grand Champion Breeding Heifer
In memory of Leland Sunderman
Grand Champion Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by Sunset Cattle, Lyons
Grand Champion Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Grand Champion Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by Larry Hansen Farms INC, Herman
Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Champion Market Lightweight Heifer
Sponsored by Chris & Julie Fleischman & Family, Herman
Champion Market Middleweight Heifer
Sponsored by SumDay Trucking, Oakland
Champion Market Heavyweight Heifer
Sponsored by Gabe & Andrea Bromm, Herman
Champion Homegrown Market Heifer
Sponsored by Ahrens Family, Oakland
Grand Champion Market Heifer
In memory of Rita Norton
Grand Champion Market Heifer
Sponsored by Washington County Bank
Grand Champion Market Heifer
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Grand Champion Market Heifer
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Market Heifer
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Reserve Grand Champion Market Heifer
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Champion Market Beef Rate-of-Gain Contest – Heifer
Sponsored by Hansen 4 Farms, Tekamah
Champion Rate-of-Gain Market Heifer - embroidered jacket
Sponsored by Craig Cattle Company, Craig
Champion Lightweight Market Steer
Sponsored by Steiny’s General Store, Lyons
Champion Middleweight Market Steer
Sponsored by SumDay Trucking, Oakland
Champion Heavyweight Market Steer
Sponsored by Jeff & Lisa Parcel, Oakland
Champion Homegrown Market Steer
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Champion Registered Market Steer
Sponsored by Burt County Beef Review, Oakland
Grand Champion Market Steer
In memory of Daryl Bromm
Grand Champion Market Steer
Sponsored by Washington County Bank
Grand Champion Market Steer
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Grand Champion Market Steer
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Supreme Champion Market Beef
In honor of Norman & Sally Johnson
Supreme Champion Market Beef
Sponsored by Burt County Public Power District, Tekamah
Reserve Supreme Champion Market Beef
Sponsored by Midwest Services, Tekamah
Champion Market Beef Rate-of-Gain Contest ‑ Steer
Sponsored by Oakland Mutual Insurance Agency, Oakland
Champion Rate-of-Gain Market Steer - embroidered jacket
Sponsored by Craig Cattle Company, Craig
SHEEP
Outstanding Sheep Exhibitor
Given by 4-H Sheep Program
Grand Champion Breeding Ewe
Given by Kjeldgaard Suffolks, Tekamah
Grand Champion Breeding Ewe
Sponsored by Dan & Kathy Magill, Herman
Grand Champion Breeding Ewe
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Ewe
Sponsored by Greenfield Ag LLC, Oakland
Grand Champion Ram
Sponsored by Kjeldgaard Farms, Tekamah
Grand Champion Ram
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Grand Champion Feeder Lamb
Sponsored by Central Valley Ag, Oakland
Grand Champion Feeder Lamb
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Feeder Lamb
Sponsored by Central Valley Ag, Oakland
Champion Lightweight Market Lamb
In Memory of Jim Rieken
Champion Heavyweight Market Lamb
In Memory of Jim Rieken
Champion Homegrown Market Lamb
Sponsored by Northeast Livestock, Cozad
Grand Champion Market Lamb
In memory of Amy Anderson
Grand Champion Market Lamb
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Grand Champion Market Lamb
Sponsored by Washington County Bank
Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb
Sponsored by Central Valley Ag, Oakland
Grand Champion Market Lamb Carcass
Sponsored by Wallace Farms, Craig
Financial support for the sheep carcass contest
Sponsored by Midwest Bank, Lincoln
SWINE
Outstanding Swine Exhibitor
Given by Greenwood Farms, Craig
Grand Champion Breeding Gilt
Sponsored by R & J Brummond Farms, Tekamah
Grand Champion Breeding Gilt
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Gilt
Sponsored by East Oaks 4-H Club
Grand Champion Progress Pig
Sponsored by Kevin & Kara Anderson Family, Lyons
Grand Champion Progress Pig
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Progress Pig
Sponsored by Kevin & Kara Anderson Family, Lyons
Grand Champion Market Gilt
In memory of Carroll Pearson
Grand Champion Market Gilt
Sponsored by Washington County Bank
Grand Champion Market Gilt
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Market Gilt
Sponsored by Jim Rieken Family, Tekamah
Grand Champion Market Barrow
In memory of Carroll Pearson
Grand Champion Market Barrow
Sponsored by Washington County Bank
Grand Champion Market Barrow
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Market Barrow
Sponsored by FNIC, Tekamah
Supreme Champion Market Swine
In memory of David Pearson
Supreme Champion Market Swine
In memory of Ed Loftis, Craig
Reserve Supreme Champion Market Swine
Sponsored by Kurt & Brenda Pearson, Craig
Champion Swine Carcass
In memory of Harlan Nelson
Grand Champion Swine Carcass
Sponsored by the Red Barn Vet Clinic, Oakland
Financial support for the swine carcass contest
Sponsored by Midwest Bank, Lincoln
MEAT GOAT
Outstanding Breeding Meat Goat Exhibitor
Given by Kane & Breanne Warren, Tekamah
Outstanding Meat Goat Exhibitor
Given by Kane & Breanne Warren, Tekamah
Grand Champion Breeding Meat Goat
Sponsored by Ahrens Family, Oakland
Grand Champion Breeding Meat Goat
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Meat Goat
Sponsored by Ahrens Family, Oakland
Grand Champion Meat Goat
Given by Kane & Breanne Warren
Grand Champion Meat Goat
Sponsored by Last Resort Boer Goats, Craig
Grand Champion Meat Goat
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat
Sponsored by Last Resort Boer Goats, Craig
Grand Champion Market Meat Goat Carcass
Sponsored by Last Resort Boer Goats, Craig
Financial support for the meat goat carcass contest
Sponsored by Midwest Bank, Lincoln
DAIRY GOAT
Outstanding Dairy Goat Exhibitor
Given by Brummond Disposal
Grand Champion Dairy Goat
Sponsored by Sunrise Sundries, Lyons
Grand Champion Dairy Goat
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Goat
Sponsored by Sunrise Sundries, Lyons
HORSE
Champion Mare at Halter
Sponsored by Brandi Podany, Stanton
Champion Gelding at Halter
Sponsored by Bacon Family Farms, Decatur
Champion Pony at Halter
Sponsored by Tri-County Saddle Club
Champion Senior Western Pleasure
Sponsored by Raue Family, Decatur
Champion Junior Western Pleasure
Sponsored by P & L Farms, Decatur
Champion Western Pony Pleasure
Sponsored by Red Barn Vet Clinic, Oakland
Champion Walk-Trot Pleasure
Sponsored by Kelly & Marcie Lechtenberg, Oakland
Champion Ranch Pleasure
Sponsored by Midwest Services, Tekamah
Champion Hunter Under Saddle
Sponsored by Windy Hill Sport Horses, Tekamah
Champion Hunter Seat Equitation
Sponsored by Windy Hill Sport Horses, Tekamah
Champion Senior Horsemanship
Sponsored by KD Quarter Horses, Decatur
Champion Junior Horsemanship
Sponsored by J & A Recyclers LLC, Craig
Champion Walk-Trot Horsemanship
Sponsored by Kelly & Marcie Lechtenberg, Oakland
Champion Ranch Riding
Sponsored by Broadway Brothers, Decatur
Champion Senior Reining
Sponsored by Steiny’s General Store, Lyons
Champion Junior Reining
Sponsored by Thone Animal Hospital, Blair
Champion Senior Pole Bending
In Memory of Linda G. Anderson
Champion Junior Pole Bending
In Memory of Linda G. Anderson
Champion Senior Barrel Racing
Sponsored by Richard Elske Family, Tekamah
Champion Junior Barrel Racing
Sponsored by Tooly’s Bottle Shop, Decatur
Champion Senior Trail Class
Sponsored Megan Olson, Tekamah
Champion Junior Trail Class
Sponsored by J & A Recyclers LLC, Craig
Champion Walk-Trot Trail Class
Sponsored by Kelly Five LLC, Herman
Champion Senior High Point
Sponsored by Windy Hill Sport Horses, Tekamah
Champion Senior High Point
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Champion Senior High Point
Sponsored by First Northeast Bank of Nebraska, Lyons
Champion Junior High Point
Sponsored by Kelly & Marcie Lechtenberg, Oakland
Champion Junior High Point
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Champion Junior High Point
Sponsored by First Northeast Bank of Nebraska, Lyons
DOG
Champion Dog Agility
Sponsored by All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, Omaha
Champion Dog Beginning Novice-A
Sponsored by All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, Omaha
Champion Dog Beginning Novice-B
Sponsored by Morrow Kennels, Tekamah
Champion Dog Beginning Novice-C
Sponsored by Thone Animal Hospital, Blair
Champion Dog Novice
Sponsored by All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, Omaha
CAT
Grand Champion Cat
Sponsored by All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, Omaha
Grand Champion Cat
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Cat
Sponsored by Lil Cat, Tekamah
RABBIT
Grand Champion Rabbit
Sponsored by Lil Rabbit, Tekamah
Grand Champion Rabbit
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit
Sponsored by Lil Rabbit, Tekamah
Champion Commercial Breed Rabbit
Sponsored by Jerry & Mardelle Ludwig, Bennington
Reserve Champion Commercial Breed Rabbit
Sponsored by Jerry & Mardelle Ludwig, Bennington
Champion Fancy Breed Rabbit
Sponsored by Jerry & Mardelle Ludwig, Bennington
Reserve Champion Fancy Breed Rabbit
Sponsored by Jerry & Mardelle Ludwig, Bennington
POULTRY
Champion Poultry Exhibitor
Sponsored by East Oaks 4-H Club
Most Unique Poultry Exhibit
Sponsored by Dan & Kathy Burghardt, Craig
Exhibitor showing greatest poultry variety
Sponsored by Dan & Kathy Burghardt, Craig
Grand Champion Poultry
Sponsored by Vicky Elliott Insurance, Tekamah
Grand Champion Poultry
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Poultry
Sponsored by Vicky Elliott Insurance, Tekamah
COMPANION ANIMAL
Grand Champion Companion Animal
Sponsored by Thone Animal Hospital, Blair
Grand Champion Companion Animal
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Reserve Grand Champion Companion Animal
Sponsored by Thone Animal Hospital, Blair
SHOWMANSHIP
Champion Senior Beef Showman
Sponsored by Golden Harvest Seeds, Dale & Stuart Miller, Lyons
Champion Senior Beef Showman
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Reserve Champion Senior Beef Showman
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Champion Intermediate Beef Showman
Sponsored by Golden Harvest Seeds, Dale & Stuart Miller, Lyons
Champion Intermediate Beef Showman
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Reserve Champion Intermediate Beef Showman
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Champion Junior Beef Showman
Sponsored by Golden Harvest Seeds, Dale & Stuart Miller, Lyons
Champion Junior Beef Showman
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Reserve Champion Junior Beef Showman
Sponsored by Burt County Cattlemen
Champion Senior Sheep Showman
Sponsored by Mike & Allison Jones, Tekamah
Champion Intermediate Sheep Showman
Sponsored by Memories Café, Oakland
Champion Junior Sheep Showman
Sponsored by AM Anderson Abstract Co, Tekamah
Champion Senior Swine Showman
Sponsored by Gregerson Seed Tim & Tammy Gregerson, Garret & Cami Gregerson, Herman
Reserve Champion Senior Swine Showman
Sponsored by Sandy Hennig, Tekamah
Champion Intermediate Swine Showman
Sponsored by Gregerson Seed ,Tim & Tammy Gregerson, Garret & Cami Gregerson, Herman
Reserve Champion Intermediate Swine Showman
Sponsored by Sandy Hennig, Tekamah
Champion Junior Swine Showman
Sponsored by Gregerson Seed, Tim & Tammy Gregerson, Garret & Cami Gregerson, Herman
Reserve Champion Junior Swine Showman
Sponsored by Sandy Hennig, Tekamah
Champion Senior Meat Goat Showman
Sponsored by Matthew & Tiffany Marquardt, Tekamah
Champion Intermediate Meat Goat Showman
Sponsored by Matthew & Tiffany Marquardt, Tekamah
Champion Junior Meat Goat Showman
Sponsored by Matthew & Tiffany Marquardt, Tekamah
Champion Senior Dairy Goat Showman
Sponsored by Soll Farms Andy & Amy Soll
Champion Intermediate Dairy Goat Showman
Sponsored by Wallace Farms, Craig
Champion Junior Dairy Goat Showman
Sponsored by Riverside Auction & Sales, Tekamah
Champion Senior Horse Showman
Sponsored by First Community Bank, Bancroft
Champion Intermediate Horse Showman
Sponsored by Jerry & Mardelle Ludwig, Bennington
Champion Junior Horse Showman
Sponsored by Jerry & Mardelle Ludwig, Bennington
Champion Senior Dog Showman
Sponsored by Steiny’s General Store, Lyons
Champion Intermediate Dog Showman
Sponsored by Steiny’s General Store, Lyons
Champion Junior Dog Showman
Sponsored by Brenneis Insurance, Tekamah
Champion Senior Rabbit Showman
Sponsored by Eckley Service & Marine, Tekamah
Champion Intermediate Rabbit Showman
Sponsored by Maxwell’s On the Corner, Tekamah
Champion Junior Rabbit Showman
Sponsored by Brenneis Insurance, Tekamah
Champion Senior Cat Showman
Sponsored by Morrow Kennels, Tekamah
Champion Intermediate Cat Showman
Sponsored by Family Dental Center of Blair
Champion Junior Cat Showman
Sponsored by Family Dental Center of Blair
Champion Senior Poultry Showman
Sponsored by Risk Advisors, Omaha
Champion Intermediate Poultry Showman
Sponsored by Risk Advisors, Omaha
Champion Junior Poultry Showman
Sponsored by Risk Advisors, Omaha
HERDSMANSHIP
Champion 4-H Club or FFA Chapter in Herdsmanship
In memory of Ron Carlson
Champion 4-H Club or FFA Chapter in Herdsmanship
Sponsored by Bomgaars, Tekamah
Reserve Champion 4-H Club or FFA Chapter in Herdsmanship
Sponsored by Curt & Renee Petersen, Tekamah
Department G –Plant Science
Champion Plant Science Exhibitor
In memory of Nancy Lang
Champion Garden Exhibit
Sponsored by Tekamah Garden Club, Tekamah
Outstanding Plant Exhibit
Sponsored by Masters Hand, Tekamah
Outstanding Flower Exhibit
Sponsored by Masters Hand, Tekamah
Special $10 premiums to 100 Blooming Bucket entries
Sponsored by Burt County 4-H Council
Outstanding Burt County Special Garden Project Exhibit
Sponsored by Linda Bisanz, Tekamah
Department H – STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math)
Champion Computer Exhibit
Sponsored by Kevin Bisanz, Omaha
Reserve Champion Computer Exhibit
Sponsored by Kevin Bisanz, Omaha
Outstanding Computer Exhibitor
In memory of Vaughn & MaryLou Farrens
Champion Electricity Exhibit
Sponsored by Burt County Public Power District, Tekamah
Champion Robotics Exhibit
Sponsored by Northeast Tractor Parts, Lyons
Reserve Champion Robotics Exhibit
Sponsored by Northeast Tractor Parts, Lyons
Champion Rocket Exhibit
Sponsored by Rogers Sod, LLC, Decatur
Champion Engineering & Mechanics Exhibit
Sponsored by Stan & Susan Penke, Craig
Reserve Champion Engineering & Mechanics Exhibit
Sponsored by VFW Post 7998, Lyons
Champion Woodworking Exhibit
Sponsored by Hometown Structures, Lyons
Reserve Champion Woodworking Exhibit
Sponsored by Uhing Construction, Oakland