During the recent 54th Annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo activities held at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, one hundred and ten youth from fifty five counties across Alabama were recognized for their commitment to the state’s livestock industry. Through a sponsorship from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the SLE was able to work with county leaders and volunteers to nominate and reward two young people in each county as Star Junior Cattlemen or Premier Exhibitors.
“We actually awarded over $27,000 to a great group of young people from all over Alabama. These winners represent the state’s best livestock showmen as well as those who’ll be taking the reins as the future leaders of the livestock industry in our state,” says Camp Powers, President of the Southeastern Livestock Exposition.
Over four hundred and sixty people were on hand for the awards luncheon which was held in conjunction with the 2012 Alabama Junior Beef Expo. The families and supporters of two hundred and eleven junior cattle exhibitors from forty four counties in Alabama were in attendance for the Junior Beef Expo which is hosted each year during SLE Week by the Southeastern Livestock Exposition.
“We’re very grateful to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for supporting our youth. Even those young people who don’t show cattle at state level shows like this were able to come and be a part of SLE Week and be recognized for their hard work before a statewide audience. We realize these are youngsters who deserve a lot of support and encouragement and we’re glad to be a part of that,” says Dr. Billy Powell, Executive Director of the Southeastern Livestock Exposition.
The SLE Rodeo is sponsored each year since 1958 by the Southeastern Livestock Exposition whose founding principle was to support and promote the livestock industry. Nearly 20,000 rodeo fans were treated this year to the IPRA National All Region Finals as well as concerts in the arena by Colt Ford and Clint Black. Crowds were strong all weekend with rodeo attendance up 20% from last year. For more information on the Southeastern Livestock Exposition, visit www.slerodeo.com.
.
No comments:
Post a Comment