Congratulations to Holstein Association Junior member Clayton Wood from Littlestown, Pa.! The Association recently announced Clayton as the 2006 Overall Judi Collinsworth Outstanding Junior Exhibitor Award.

Wood is the 20-year-old son of Steve and Chrissy Wood of Littlestown, Pa. He was awarded the Collinsworth Award at the Premier National Junior Holstein Show at the All-American Dairy Show, Harrisburg, Pa., September 18, 2006. Wood has received many awards, including being named a 2004 Young Distinguished Junior Member Finalist and being the only national member to place in the top three of the prepared public speaking contest in all three age divisions. Currently a sophomore at Cornell University majoring in animal science, Wood has definite plans to stay involved with the dairy industry and Registered Holsteins.

Each winner was selected based on sportsmanship, herdsmanship and level of participation in Holstein activities and awarded $100. The seven winners were invited to apply for the Overall Judi Collinsworth Outstanding Junior Exhibitor Award, a $500 scholarship. The semi-finalists included: Linda Behling, Fox Lake, Wis.; Craig Blough, Goshen, Ind.; Brian Coyne, Spring Valley, Wis.; and Maureen Lee, Johnson Creek, Wis.