The 2018 Thomas Foods International Angus Youth Roundup took place in Wodonga from January 11 to 14, drawing 145 young handlers.
Held over 4 days, the Roundup attracted participants from ages 8 to 25 with all levels of cattle experience and provided both a learning and fun experience for all.
The educational sessions were delivered by experts in the industry & included topics such as halter making, junior judging, livestock marketing as well genetic selection.
The competitions at the event included the Paraders classes, Junior Judging & Herdsperson competitions.
The Special Dinner Dance was held on the Saturday night with 340 people in attendance. Thank-you to Sam Hunter for leading the auction which raised $21,000 for Angus Youth.
Featured lots in the auction included several elite embryo and semen packages, mystery items and artworks as well as a diverse range of items featured in the silent auction.
The Roundup is supported by Thomas Foods International, Angus Youth and Angus Australia, however, the event is coordinated by a young and enthusiastic committee who volunteer their time to ensure the success of this annual event. This year’s committee went above and beyond the usual call of duty to ensure that the 2018 Roundup was successful and professional.
Angus Youth National Roundup Results
2018 Trans-Tasman Exchange – Steph Frankham
Bulliac Angus Studmaster Award – Sarah Nesbit
Waitara Angus National All Breeds Heifer Show Award – Robert Neil
Blackstone Angus SA Junior Heifer Expo Award – Chloe Beaumont
Merridale Angus Aspiring Breeder Award – Sam Parish
Matthew George Citizenship Award – Lochie McLauchlan
David and Kathleen Cornell Shield – Murk Schoen
EJ Angus Encouragement Award – Hannah Cargill
Dalwhinnie Angus Breeders Encouragement Award – Monique Estrada
Champion Seniors Award – Hannah Powe and Steph Frankham
Intermediate Champion Junior Judge Award – Will Kosch
Champion Team – Geelong
Best Presented Animal – Lauchie McLauchlan
Best Maintained Stall – Goondoola
| Pee Wee | Junior | Intermediate | Senior | ||
| Herdsman | Champion | Thomas Duddy | Lochie McLauchlan | Georgia Laurie | Steph Frankham |
| Reserve Champion | Jack Robson | Benjamin Duddy | Sam Parish | Hannah Powe | |
| 3rd | Josie Porter | Abby Male | Erica Bayliss | Bethany Bayliss | |
| 4th | Jayde Grylls | Caitlin Porter | Hamish Branson | Rachel Relf | |
| 5th | Matthew Vosper | Hayden Hanson | Ryan Carpenter | Marshall Arnonld | |
| Encouragement | Thomas Bond | Casey Halliday | Benn Reid | Clayton Ray | |
| Encouragement | Mason Ballintine | Monique Gapes | Walter Wilson | Cameron Baker | |
| Junior Judging | Champion | Thomas Duddy | Caitlin Porter | Will Kosch | Hannah Powe |
| Reserve Champion | Edward Maclure | Hayden Hanson | Sam Parish | Bethany Bayliss | |
| 3rd | Clayton Porter | Brock Ballintine | Annabelle Seaton-Cooper | Alexander Chester | |
| 4th | Zanna Spence | Benjamin Duddy | Benn Reid | Mathew Porter | |
| 5th | Abby Llewellen | Trinity McInnes | Lilli Stewart | Sarah Nesbitt | |
| Parader | Champion | Thomas Duddy | Lochie McLauchlan | Tiffany McLauchlan | Hannah Powe |
| Reserve Champion | Abby Llewellyn | Caitlin Porter | Sam Parish | Clayton Ray | |
| Grand Champion Herdsman | Lilli Stewart | ||||
| Grand Champion Parader | Lochie McLauchlan | ||||
| Grand Champion Junior Judge | Hannah Powe |