Special Awards from the 2024 Junior Fair Sale of Champions

Special Awards were given out at the 2024 Junior Fair Sale of Champions. Congratulations to all of the award recipients!

Special Awards:

The Junior Fair Sales Committee presented a Hall of Fame award this year.

This award recognizes individuals and organizations that go above and beyond normal efforts to benefit the sale, the Junior Fair and most importantly the Knox County Youth involved in 4H and FFA.

The 2024 recipient is the Knox County Farm Bureau.

David Greer Award from Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club:
1^st place for a $500 scholarship – Bryer Boeshart
2^nd place for a $250 scholarship – Vivian Noble
3^rd place for a $100 scholarship – Alayna Wittel

Knox County Junior Fair Outstanding Exhibitors:

Market Beef – Cade Strausbaugh
Beef Feeder – Evan Ondick
Dairy Market Feeder – Alayna Wittel
Market Dairy Steer – Alyayna Wittel
Market Goat – Hannah Creasap
Rabbit – Olivia Burke
Sheep – Mason Reynolds
Swine – Ansley Daubenmier
Poultry – Alice Ulrey

Cattleman’s Awards:
Dairy Steer Carcass: Sierra Shields
Dairy Steer Carcass: Broegan Staats
Beef Carcass: Ava Snively
Beef Carcass: Joseph Stachler
Bred, Born, and Raised Cattleman’s Grand Champion Award Winner: Cade Strausbaugh
Bred, Born and Raised Cattleman’s Reserve Champion Award Winner: Laura Hill

Senior Fair Board Scholarships:
The Senior Fair Board presented two $200 scholarships. These scholarships are for 2024 graduates and had an essay-driven application. This year’s essay was on mental health.
2024 Winners: Kaylin Miller and Vivian Noble

Gage Moody Heart and Soul Award:
This award is sponsored by JDC Livestock and is dedicated to Gage Moody’s memory. It aims to recognize individuals who demonstrate the following qualities:

• Daily effort and commitment
• Setting a positive example for others
• Showing passion for their project despite being perceived as the underdog.

Eternity Mosher and Michael Brady each were recognized with the Gage Moody Heart and Soul Award, and each received a $750 scholarship.

Ansley Daubenmier was recognized for creating and coordinating the Limitless Livestock Show. She received a $500 scholarship. These awards were given out by Aaron Chaney in memory of his son Gage Moody.

The Junior Fair Board also received a check for $500 from Farm Credit Mid-America. This check was given for their Stock the Trailer collection for a local food pantry.