LAKEWOOD, Colo. - Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) would like to congratulate all award winners who were recognized at this year’s Annual Convention. This year’s award recipients have all played a role in contributing to CCA’s success in some way and were acknowledged for those efforts during CCA’s convention. Their dedication, commitment, and leadership within the industry are traits to be admired.
2024 Award Recipients:
CCA Honorary Life Member - John Swartout, Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Colorado Cattlemen’s Foundation Endowment Trust Recognition -The late David Mendenhall.
Public Service Award - Ray Aberle, Fort Collins, Colo., and Chris Whitney, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Leopold Conservation Award - Hamill Ranch, of Hamilton, Colo., owned and operated by Jake Hamill
Volunteer of the Year Award - Britt Pratt, Merino, Colo.
Outgoing President Recognition and Award - Robert Farnam, Brush, Colo.
Outgoing Board Member Recognition and Award - Steve Wooten, Kim, Colo.
CCA recently celebrated its 157th Annual Convention in Colorado Springs with members and stakeholders from all over the state. The convention featured committee meetings, the sixth annual Ranching Legacy Symposium, the Grassroots to Grasstops Session, the American Cowboy reception and banquet, and more.
