Awards

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2011 Wyoming Beef Ambassador–Kailey Barlow from Big Piney, Wyoming

Hi All,

My name is Kailey Barlow and I am twenty years old.  I grew up in Big Piney and graduated from Big Piney High School as salutatorian in 2009, but am currently attending college at the University of Wyoming where I am majoring in agricultural business with a double minor in finance and banking financial systems.  To keep busy in Laramie, I am an Ag Ambassador for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, president of Wyoming Collegiate Cattle Women, and a member of Iron Skull which is the junior honorary on campus.  Aside from school, I am also a youth member of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association.  While home in the summers I spend my time working on the family ranch and in the fair office.  When I find free time I love to ride my horses and help younger kids with their 4-H projects.  Growing up in cattle country has offered me so many great opportunities.  Most recently I was chosen as the 2011 Wyoming Beef Ambassador and will be representing Big Piney, Sublette County, and the great state of Wyoming in Wooster, Ohio later this fall as a contestant at the National Beef Ambassador competition.  The National Beef Ambassador program is a great program that offers a tremendous amount of opportunities to those involved.  As I prepare to attend the competition I welcome any of you to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have about the beef industry.Kailey Barlowkaileybarlow23@gmail.com

 

 

2011 First Year Beef Showmanship
(Awarded at the Sublette County Fair)
Kolby Bradley
Starting in 1974, the Cowbelles awarded a halter for the Best First Year Beef Showmanship  at the Sublette County Fair.   In 1985, Audra McGinnis received  a trophy instead of a halter.  Emilee Sims won a plaque instead of a trophy in 2003.   

2011 Scholarships
Pinedale – Heather Owens. She plans to go to NWCC in Powell & study agriculture. She is the daughter of Troy & Kim Owens.

The alternate is: Sydney Pape, daughter of Fred & Michele Pape.  Sydney plans to attend Sheridan College & study English.
Big Piney – Logan Barlow.  She plans to attend Casper College & study elementary education.  She is the daughter of Wayne & Marsha Barlow.

Alternate is:  Brittany Heseltine.  Brittany is the daughter of Liz Wardell & Scott Heseltine.  Brittany plans on going to Utah State U in Logan & study veterinary medicine.

The Green River Valley Cowbelles award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior in each of the county high schools.  The winners were all members of the NHS, had participated in sports, had done community service, and have some kind of job experience.  All have some ties to agriculture and some are planning careers in agriculture.   — Deanne Bradley, Scholarship Chairperson

2012 Lifetime Members
Verna Walker Pinedale, Wyoming
Irene Steele Big Piney, Wyoming
In 1990, the Green River Valley Cowbelles/Cattlewomen started acknowledging lifetime members who had been active in the organization for a number of years and had contributed to the organization with their long and dedicated service.

2012 Ranch Woman of the Year
Mickey Thoman LaBarge, Wyoming
The purpose of the Ranch Woman of the Year award is to honor those women who have worked so hard and contributed to the success of the ranching industry and have shown special abilities as a wife, mother, and helpmate as well as her participation in the community.  Any GRVC member can nominate any woman in the upper Green River Valley and Hoback Basin who is in or has been in the ranching business.

2012 Friend of Agriculture
Chad Hayward Daniel, Wyoming
In 1971, the group started the friend of ag to acknowledge the people in the Green River Valley who are very supportive of the ranching industry in the Green River Valley.  The purpose of the award was to create a positive attitude toward ranching and ranch-organized activities between the Cowbelles and the business people in the Green River Valley.   More about the Friend of Ag Awards.

2010 Centennial Ranches
Rocking Chair Ranch – Pam Chrisman
Papes Ranches, Inc. – Norman & Barbara Pape, Fred & Michelle Pape, David Pape, and Jane Pape
Sharlene Lozier had learned in 2005 about the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office in conjunction with the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Wyoming Wool Growers, Wyoming Rural Electric Association and Wyoming Business Council recognizing Wyoming Centennial Farms and Ranches. Sharlene asked Jonita Sommers to help her find which ranches in the Green River Valley were eligible for the centennial ranch award. The Cowbelles decided to give each ranch a plaque and then send their forms on to the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office. There are now 24 Green River Valley Centennial Ranches.

2012 Quilt Winner
Nina David
The Cowbelles started making brand quilts with the brands of the Green River Valley and selling raffle tickets for the quilt to benefit the scholarship fund for a senior in the Big Piney and Pinedale High Schools in 1976.  The GRVC members on the quilt committee are Rosemary Aultman, Ann Barney, Joleen Wright, Jackie Hunt, and many more.  Deanne Bradley is the chairperson.  For a list of all Quilt and Scholarship Winners: Quilt Winners and Scholarship Winners