Idaho State Beef Ambassador Heads to New Orleans
 

Stetson Wilson, 2007 Idaho Beef Ambassador, will head to New Orleans, Louisiana, in October to compete in the National Beef Ambassador contest.  Stetson will compete against other state ambassadors for scholarships, cash awards, and the national title.  Contestants are judged on a presentation of a speech regarding beef or the beef industry, questions derived from the speech, and an interview conducted by a panel of judges on current issues pertaining to the beef industry.  Click here for more information on the National Competition. 

Stetson is currently a junior at the University of Montana - Western in Dillon, Montana where he serves as the Student Body Vice President and competes on the rodeo team.   Stetson hales from Pocatello and is the son of Brad and Brenda Wilson. 

The National Beef Ambassador Program is funded in part by the national beef checkoff, which is administered by the Cattlemen's Beef Board (CBB). The American National CattleWomen, Inc. (ANCW) coordinates the National Beef Ambassador Program with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA). Both ANCW and NCBA serve as contractors for the Beef Board for checkoff-funded programs.

The National Beef Ambassador Program provides an opportunity for youth to become spokespersons and future leaders for the beef industry.  For more information on the National Beef Ambassador Program, click here. 

Stetson Wilson gives his winning speech to Idaho Beef Producers at the recent Idaho Cattle Association Midyear Conference in Jackpot, NV in June, 2007.

2007 Idaho Beef Ambassador Named! 

 
The Idaho Beef Ambassador Contest was recently held on the CSI campus in Twin Falls.  Three finalists were selected from a written speech they submitted in March to participate in the state contest.  These finalists were judged in two areas: speech and interview.  The finalist having the highest combined score in the speech and interview categories was named the 2007 Idaho Beef Ambassador.  Stetson Wilson, Pocatello, was named the 2007 Idaho Beef Ambassador and received a $500 cash award, an awards plaque, and an expense-paid trip to the National Beef Ambassador Contest in New Orleans, LA in October.  Alysha Bahem, Homedale, was the 2nd place winner and received a $200 cash award and awards plaque.  Bridget Schwenne, Genesee, was named 3rd runner up and received a $100 cash award and an awards plaque.   
 
To view the press release, click here.
 

2006 Idaho Beef Ambassador, Whitney Lusk presents the first place plaque to Stetson Wilson of Pocatello. 2006 Idaho Beef Ambassador, Whitney Lusk presents the 2nd place plaque to Alysha Bahem of Homedale. 

2006 Idaho Beef Ambassador, Whitney Lusk presents the 3rd place plaque to Bridget Schwenne of Genesee. 

     

A big thank you to the 2007 Idaho Beef Ambassador Judges (L-R): Kim Brackett (Idaho Beef Council Vice Chairman), Cara Bieroth (Past Nevada Beef Ambassador), Trish Dowton (Beef Ambassador Chairman), Stetson Wilson (2007 Beef Ambassador), Whitney Lusk (2006 Beef Ambassador), and Bill Lickley (Idaho Cattle Association Board of Directors).
 
 

The 2007 Idaho Beef Ambassador Contest will be held  April 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. on the CSI Campus (Evergreen Building, Room A20) in Twin Falls, ID.

* Held in conjunction with the State FFA Leadership Conference.
 

Important Dates:

  • Applications due on March 16, 2007 (Application includes written speech and entry form).

  • Preliminary winners notified by March 23, 2007 and invited to state speaking contest.

  • State speaking contest held on April 11, 2007.
 

Contest Information: Links are available as a pdf file (pdf) or as a Word document (doc).  If you have problems opening any of the files, please email: idahocattlewomen@gmail.com.

  • Rules and Guidelines (pdf) (doc)

  • Interview Score Sheet (pdf) (doc)

  • Speech Score Sheet (pdf) (doc)

  • Flyer Announcing Contest (pdf)

  • Press Release Announcing Contest (pdf)

  • Click here to view the Cattle and Beef Handbook (speech topics must come from this handbook).

NOTE!  The Cattle and Beef Handbook has been replaced with "BEEF. From Pasture To Plate".  Please follow the link here to view BEEF. From Pasture To Plate."  Click on "Beef Production Facts" for information on Nutrition, Safety, Environment, Animal Welfare, and Economics.

www.beeffrompasturetoplate.org
 

Contacts:

 

Links:

  • 2006 Idaho Beef Ambassador State Contest (click here)

  • 2006 Idaho Beef Ambassador Winner (click here)

  • National Beef Ambassador Contest (click here)

  • National Beef Ambassador Winners (2005) (2006) (2007)
 

The Idaho Beef Ambassador contest is conducted by the Idaho Cattlewomen Council and funded by Idaho Beef Producers with their $1-per-head beef checkoff through the Idaho Beef Council.
 

 

 

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