The All-American Dairy Show is accepting nominations for the 2011 Obie Snider Award through May 31. The award was established to honor a dairy leader who follows in the footsteps of Snider’s character, ethics, service, leadership and professionalism.
The award will be presented at the 48th All-American Dairy Show, Sept. 17-22, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg.
“Obie Snider was the consummate dairy leader, setting a high bar for the industry and for the All-American Dairy Show,” said acting Agriculture Secretary George Greig. “We invite nominations for the award based on Obie’s commitment to strengthening the dairy industry and providing opportunities for youth to succeed as they prepare to be future leaders.”
Past winners of the award are Donald Seipt of Easton, Northampton County; Creedin Cornman of Carlisle, Cumberland County; David Patrick of Woodbine, Md.; Berneta Gable of New Enterprise, Bedford County; Dieter Krieg of Lititz, Lancaster County; George Cashell of Shippensburg, Franklin County; and the 2010 winner John Cope of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County.
For an application or more information, visit the All-American website and click on “Obie Snider Award” or call 717-787-2905.
Source: The All-American Dairy Show