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Five Students Earn Colvin Scholarships from Certified Angus Beef LLC
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WOOSTER, Ohio—March 10, 2009—The Certified Angus Beef ® brand recently
awarded $9,000 in Colvin Scholarship Funds to five students pursuing careers in the
beef industry. These individuals are making a difference in their communities and
have promising talents for the future of the beef industry.
$3,500 Colvin Scholarship Award:
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Emily Tennant of Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina State University
$2,500 Colvin Scholarship Award:
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Brooke Jameson, Kindred, N.D.
North Dakota State University
$1,000 Colvin Scholarship Awards:
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Christina Egner, Shelby, Ohio
The Ohio State University
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Renee Wangler, West Branch, Mich.
Michigan State University
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Tiffani Pruitt, Tuttle, Okla.
Oklahoma State University
“We are thrilled to award $9,000 from the Colvin Scholarship Fund to these rising
stars,” says John Stika, Certified Angus Beef LLC president. “Each recipient
exemplifies determination and a commitment to succeed, and I have no doubt the
beef industry will benefit from these future leaders.”
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The Colvin Scholarship Fund was developed in 1999 when Louis M. “Mick” Colvin retired as
Certified Angus Beef LLC executive director. The scholarships recognize his role in making dreams
a reality and inspiring others to be their best. Colvin co-founded the Certified Angus Beef Program
in 1978, leading the company to establish the Certified Angus Beef ® brand as the world’s leading
brand of fresh beef.
To be eligible for the scholarship, entrants were asked to write an essay addressing the following:
Certified Angus Beef LLC has been the most successful branded beef company in the marketplace.
Today, “me too” programs, many focusing on the popularity of Angus, ride on the success of the
Certified Angus Beef ® brand. What must the Certified Angus Beef ® brand do to continue to be the
market leader?
Emily Tennant, Greensboro, N.C. wrote that the Certified Angus Beef ® brand is a market leader in
beef education because it aims to teach both producers and consumers. She lists the brand’s presence
in industry publications and development of a Best Practices Manual for producers as “exceptional
examples of education directly aimed toward farmers, ranchers and feeders.” Tennant says, “The
Certified Angus Beef ® brand’s success rests on its active approach to provide the best quality and
consistency in beef.” Tennant is a senior at North Carolina State University. Upon graduation, she
plans to attend North Carolina School of Pharmacy and pursue a career in large animal
pharmaceuticals. She hopes to someday raise her family on an Angus farm. She believes there is no
better way to teach true dedication and hard work than through personal experiences in the
agricultural industry. Tennant served as Miss American Angus in 2007. In 2008, she studied beef
cattle production and animal science in New Zealand. As the $3,500 scholarship winner, Tennant
has accepted an internship position with Certified Angus Beef LLC in 2009.
Brooke Jameson, Kindred, N.D. is a senior animal science major at North Dakota State
University. She plans to attend graduate school for meat science. In the future, Jameson wants to
promote products to consumers domestically and internationally, and hopes to work closely with
beef producers to find niche markets. Jameson believes product uniformity is key to success. “The
Certified Angus Beef ® brand guarantees a high-quality product to consumers 100% of the time.
Consumers trust the brand, and I believe that the most important thing to do is to continue to earn
that trust.” Jameson is president of the North Dakota State Livestock Judging Club. Jameson
received the $2,500 scholarship.
$1,000 Colvin Scholarship recipients
Christina Egner, Shelby, Ohio is a junior animal science major at The Ohio State University. She
plans to work in the livestock pharmaceuticals field, employing her favorite subjects: agriculture,
communications and science. Egner is a member of the Ohio Junior Angus Association, and co-chair
of the 2009 Eastern Regional Jr. Angus Show. In 2008, she was anintern in the mastitis lab at the
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) in Wooster, Ohio. She is part owner
and manager of Egner Farms Angus.
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Renee Wangler, West Branch, Mich. is a junior animal science/agriscience education major at
Michigan State University. Her goal: improve communication and relations between the livestock
industry and the public by teaching students accurate facts about agriculture. She also plans to own a
registered cattle herd and will market calves to youth for showing purposes. Wangler is a member of
the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Collegiate Farm Bureau.
Tiffani Pruitt, Tuttle, Okla. will graduate with an animal science degree from Oklahoma State
University in May. She plans to work in the beef industry before attending graduate school. Pruitt
has played an active role in the beef industry throughout her undergraduate career. She is a member
of Block and Bridle, Oklahoma State Collegiate Cattlewomen and Collegiate FFA. She has also
shown cattle competitively throughout the United States.
Generous fundraising efforts from the brand’s licensed partners continue to grow the Colvin
Scholarship Fund. One of the largest fundraisers is a golf tournament and auction, held each year in
conjunction with the brand’s annual conference. This past year, donations set a new record with
licensees contributing more than $67,000.
Celebrating 30 years of premium beef, the Certified Angus Beef ® brand has offered consumers
quality, consistency and integrity since 1978. It is the only brand owned by the 33,000 rancher
members of the American Angus Association® and is a mark of excellence for more than 13,500
restaurants and retailers worldwide. The brand’s ten strict quality specifications ensure each bite is
always flavorful, tender and juicy. The original brand of premium beef is Angus beef at its best®. For
more information, visit www.certifiedangusbeef.com.
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