BURNHAM YOUTH AWARD

First established in 1998 by founding member of the breed Bruce Burnham and his wife (and fellow Brangus advocate) Barbara (Bimbadeen Brangus – Stud No. 9), this award continues to honour their passion for youth development and the advancement of the Brangus breed in Australia.

Since 2006, the Burnham Youth Award has been supported by Bimbadeen’s current owners, Mark and Amanda Salisbury, continuing this legacy by supporting young breed leaders and following recipients’ progress in industry and personal endeavours.

PURPOSE
The Burnham Youth Award empowers the next generation of Brangus breeders by providing recognition, financial support, and development opportunities. It is regarded as an entry pathway for emerging Brangus enthusiasts, offering producers opportunities as they step into the seedstock industry and build networks and connections.

WHAT THE AWARD OFFERS

The successful applicant receives:

• $1000 bursary
• A personal trophy
• Recognition with name engraving on the perpetual Burnham Youth Award Trophy

Bursary may be used toward:

• Purchasing semen or embryos
• AI or reproduction program costs
• Genetic Testing
• Stud or commercial females
• Marketing and branding of stud cattle
• Herd development tools
• Industry opportunities

      The allocation should directly support the recipient's growth as a breeder

Industry opportunities may include:

• Associate Judging invitations
• Attendance at industry relevant event
• Mentoring pathways with experienced Brangus breeder

The award is presented annually at the ABCA Annual General Meeting in Rockhampton which recipients are required to attend.

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants must be under the age of 25
  
• Applicants must be financial Youth (or Full) members of the Australian Brangus Cattle Association

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply yourself, or nominate a young member you feel is worthy of this award, simply:

Submit an application detailing the nominee's:

• Involvement in the Brangus breed and the broader beef cattle industry
• Achievements and successes with Brangus and within the broader beef cattle industry
• Future agricultural aspirations
• Nominee's aspirations for the future in the Brangus breed.
  
  

Applications are to be in written format and may be either mailed or submitted electronically
(see contact details below).

Applications are to be emailed to youth@brangus.com.au

or mailed to

ABCA, PO Box 814, Armidale NSW 2350

to arrive no later than 5pm, Monday 30th June 2025.

If you are interested in applying and would like to talk to someone about the award and your application, below are the winners from the past 4 years who may be able to assist -

2022 - Brock Dahtler

2023 - Georgie Spencer

2024 - Abigail Johnson

2025 - Tyler Hyden

For more information contact the ABCA:

youth@brangus.com.au

02 5775 9900

PO Box 814, Armidale NSW 2350