Awards

Hall of Fame
In 1996, the MLBA instituted the Hall of Fame Award. This award is presented annually to recognize the accomplishments of a breeder who has been a longtime member of the organization, a person of the highest integrity, and one who has demonstrated ongoing leadership in both the Association and within the breed itself. The following individuals, with distinction, have been awarded this honor:

2024 – Dean and Beverly Summerbell
2023 – Ty and Susie Heavin
2022 – Emmett and Debbie Edwards
2021 – Denny and Sue Morris
2020 – Jack D. and Vicki Glendenning
2019 – DJ and Perry Robertson
2018 – Dave and Bev Vote
2017 – Charles and Debbie Youngblood
2016 – Estell and Minnie Williams
2015 – N/A
2014 – Jack and Jane Glendenning
2013 – Ed and Carol Pinegar
2012 – Bart and Brenda Brackman
2011 – Dave and Karen Benson
2010 – Keith and Sara Hyde
2009 – David and Lana Linhart
2008 – Paul Junkans, Kent and Kathy Abele
2007 – Jim and Heidi Earl
2006 – Edsel and Becky Matthews
2005 – Dean and Cindy Pearson
2004 – Carl and Mary Kay Jenkins
2003 – L&R Limousin
2002 – Rick and Susan Little
2001 – Fred and Mabel Coats
2000 – Dr. Bob and Karen Coscia
1999 – Don and Mary O’Brien
1998 – Robert and Euvonne Wies
1997 – Bill Gentzsch Family
1996 – Tom and Rosalie Smith

Commercial Producer of the Year
The Commercial Producer or the Year Award is awarded annually by the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association to a commercial operation in recognition of their usage of Limousin genetics. The award’s first recipient was in 2003. If you know of someone that should be recognized for their usage of Limousin genetics in their commercial operation, please nominate them by submitting the nomination The following operations have been recognized as recipients of this award:

2024 – Mark and Caroline Koch, Berger, MO, nominated by Middleton Limousin
2023 – Phil and Krista Lamkins, Lamkins Cattle Co., Lebanon, MO
2022 – N/A
2021 – Gene Smith, Walnut Ridge Limousin, Anderson, MO
2020 – TJ and Jake Callahan, Callahan Brothers, Centerview, MO
2019 – Andy and Sandra Murray, Murray Farms, Springfield, MO
2018 – Mark and Kathy Windsor, Windsor Farms, Lebanon, MO
2017 – Don and Dorothy Strop, Strope Farms, Jefferson City, MO
2016 – Rick and Pam Gaston, 7 Cross Ranch, Caledonia, MO, nominated by Mark Haden
2015 – N/A
2014 – Steve and Shar Hodges, Hollister, MO, nominated by Ty Heavin
2013 – Mike Byram, Byram Farms, Sheldon, MO, nominated by Dennis Alt and Cole Abele
2012 – Wayne and Connie Galbraith of Marshfield, MO, nominated by Brent Boyce
2011 – Mike and Betsy Cravens of Lees Summit, MO, nominated by Joel Edge
2010 – Clif and Alice Harrington of Stott City, MO, nominated by Ben Bennett of Coscia Limousin
2009 – J. Eisen Bath Cattle Farm of Bowling Green, MO, nominated by Wies Limousin Ranch
2008 – Williams Family Farms Inc. of Sedalia, MO, nominated by Tom and Rosalie Smith
2007 – Phillips Farms of New Boston, MO, nominated by C-N-0 Limousin
2006 – Dwight and Linda Bethurem of Lebanon, MO, nominated by Berry Hill Farms

Promoter of the Year
The Missouri Limousin Promoter of the Year Award is sponsored by longtime breeders, Tom and Rosalie Smith of Arator Valley Limousin. This award was started in 2009 and is awarded to a Missouri Limousin breeder in recognition of their active involvement and promotion of the breed. That involvement may include sponsorship, development, and/or organization of events that encourage participation by our fellow breeders and youth. The following have been recognized as Missouri Limousin Promoters:

2024 – Larry and Helen Pinnell of Pinnell Limousin
2023 – Boyce-Dill Cattle
2022 – Nathan Hunt of Hunt Limousin Ranch
2021 – Nathan Hunt of Hunt Limousin Ranch
2020 – Paul and Donna Junkans of Jukans Limousin Farm
2019 – Mark Haden of Buck Ridge Cattle Company
2018 – Mark Smith of Grassroots Genetics & Consulting
2017 – Dean and Bev Summerbell of Heartland Limousin Association
2016 – Dennis Alt of Double A Land & Cattle
2015 – Shaun and Brooke Edwards of Elite Limousin
2014 – Ty and Susie Heavin of Pinegar Limousin
2013 – Emmett and Debbie Edwards Family
2012 – Bart and Brenda Brackman of Brackman Limousin
2011 – Ed and Carol Pinegar of Pinegar Limousin
2010 – Bob and Euvonne Wies of Wies Limousin Ranch