A truly outstanding set of applicants in our 2024 Distinguished $20,000 Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University Scholarship program. 1,479 applications from 45 states and Canada
proves that the interest of our Ag youth runs deep. It is a blessing now more than ever to be a part of this great industry and to see this generation flourish in the barn, the showring, in academics and in their community. A huge thank you to our scholarship selection committee of industry leaders (non-Sullivan Supply employees or family members) who spend so many volunteer hours choosing our 20 winners. Congratulations to all our winners and applicants. Over $340,000 has been gifted to young individuals since the inception of this program in 2008. Sullivan Supply is a stock show family owned and operated company founded in 1989 by John and Dede Sullivan. With its central headquarters in Dunlap, Iowa and offices in Hillsboro, Texas, Lodi, California and Hillsboro, Ohio, Sullivan Supply is known as the innovative leader in livestock grooming supplies.
Fallon Gohr • Madras, OR
Fallon blazes her own trail. From humble beginnings to her family’s cattle herd now being a one-stop-shop for cattlemen seeking top commercial bulls and high performing show heifers. She has exhibited national champions herself.
Jewel Thompson • Opelika, AL
A true leader in FFA, AL Jr. Cattlemen, 4-H, the American Jr. Brahman breed and showmanship. One of four individuals in history of the AL Jr Beef Expo to win showmanship in all three age divisions. Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Jason Weaver.
Grace Lemenager • Fairbury, IL
Grace has been on two national winning FFA teams, the national dairy evaluation and the national ag sales team where she had nearly a perfect individual score. These wins took her and her team to Europe to represent the US at the World contest. She excels in helping her family in breeding decisions.
Jami Hoblyn • York, NE
To say she is well-rounded is an understatement. Jami excels in academics, athletics, livestock judging and showing. Top of her class, Spirit Scholar, member of state champion track team and state champion FFA livestock judging team. National champion cattle and pigs in the showring.
Chase Harker • Hope, IN
One of his favorite memories is getting the infamous high five from Jim Bloomberg at age 8. Chase has raised and exhibited national champions in volume. Chase has a long list of prestigious accomplishments. Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Justin Shoufler.
Madison Fischer • Hempstead, TX
She hopes to one day be an agriculture lawyer and advocate after seeing the need for strong legal representation for farmers and ag operations. Her success in the show ring includes a long list of national champions. She was named high individual at the American Royal Livestock Judging Contest.
Samantha VanVorhis • Bowling Green, OH
Exhibiting the supreme champion female at the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress only added to her prestigious show career. Samantha has created sought after genetics in her own herd. Her goal is to become a lobbyist to give farmers without a voice a chance to be heard.
Ashlyn O’Brien • Perrysburg, OH
A go-getter and forward thinker. Multiple national sheep judging honors including All-American Junior College Livestock Judging Award. While not growing up on a farm, she took it upon herself to begin showing sheep at a young age.
Olivia Gerloff • Bland, MO
Olivia is years ahead of most of her peers. She is geared up to hold her first online heifer sale this Spring with animals from her own herd. Olivia knows cattle. Her college livestock judging coach calls her “One of the most dominating contestants”. Her team was crowned Champion Jr. College Team.
Greyson Belcher • Blakesburg, IA
A six time member of the National Champion Maine Anjou/Chi fitting team. A power house on meat and livestock judging teams. Greyson holds the title of Most Supreme Heifer wins in Iowa as well as Top Overall Heifer points for IJBBA.
Delaney Hemann • Carlinville, IL
A true leader in the swine industry. Delaney served as the Events and Education Intern for the National Jr Swine Assn. She has high rankings in the show ring and in national livestock judging. She’s held offices in FFA, student council, and is a member of the National Honor Society and is on the dean’s list at college.
Payton Rodgers • Savannah, MO
A true livestock enthusiast, Payton has a long resume of national champions from different breeds and different species as well as being a national champion showman, fitter and in judging As a young kid, Payton idolized the older kids showing. Now she revels in helping the young kids that look up to her.
Avery Shalla • Riverside, IA
Avery can include multiple state fair and national champions in three species to add to her list of accomplishments. Avery enjoys working with young kids teaching them about the importance of farming and livestock. Her FFA accomplishments and high academic honors have her set up for a bright future.
Kenidey Effling • Highmore, SD
Her passion lies with agriculture and athletics which correlates with her choice of majors, animal science and exercise science. Kenidey is a standout in basketball and volleyball at the state level. She is President of her FFA and is a star in the show ring, having shown numerous national champion cattle.
Abby Tlach • Prole, IA
A role model and mentor to young cattle enthusiasts, Abby shows cattle nationally and excels at numerous national livestock contests. Besides exceling herself, Abby continuously encourages young people to get involved and compete. She’s exhibited numerous national champions.
Turner Longacre • Kellyville, OK
Turner knows no stranger. Academically strong, philanthropically strong and an avid volunteer. His list of national champion cattle is long. He has goals of becoming a large animal vet and getting a Masters in reproductive physiology. Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Charles Hill.
Mikayla McDonald • Perry, GA
Mikayla has had the title of President in numerous livestock associations. She has exhibited state and national champion cattle. A Sure-Champ ambassador and livestock photographer round out her resume. Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Jason Weaver.
Rylee Stockdale • Dayton, PA
National champion showman in two breeds, a feat very few can say. Trusted by many top cattle firms to prepare their animals for national shows. Has nationally winning cattle out of her own herd.
Madison Kegley • Burlington, WI
Family of Sullivan Supply dealer scholarship winner. A former WI Hereford Queen and has multiple titles in the show ring on the state and national level. Her passion is to involve her peers in showing cattle.
Delaney Jones • Harrod, OH
Her own Angus herd has produced the Grand Champion female at the National Western. She has been a multiple year state finalist in FFA Beef Production Proficiency. Her future endeavor is to continue working with kids and cattle.
Brecken Shipman • Grandview, TX
In 2021 we lost stock show legend and longtime Sullivan Supply employee Carlos Fox. A one-of-a-kind human being that loved Texas livestock shows and the people. We were fortunate enough to work with Carlos at Sullivan Supply for many years and now we are excited to award the annual Sullivan Supply Carlos Fox Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is award annually to an outstanding Texas showman.
Brecken is a true leader and role-model. He currently holds numerous offices in his school including honor society, FFA, 4-H and is a Texas Youth Livestock Ambassador. He is extremely active in his family’s day to day farming and livestock operation. His true grit and determination would make Carlos Fox proud to have Brecken as the recipient of the award in his name.