A truly outstanding set of applicants in our 2022 Distinguished $20,000 Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University Scholarship program. 1,433 applications from 44 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 $280,000 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 with it’s 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.
Sincerely,
John Sullivan, Founder Sullivan Supply and Stock Show University
Dawson Osborn, Lynchburg, Ohio
FFA Star Chapter Farmer, State FFA Degree recipient, Varsity All District Cross Country, and Junior Leaders President. While majoring in political science, a lifer in the show cattle industry.
Ashlyn Ochsner, Kersey, Colorado
Member of the National Champion Wool Judging Team, State FFA President, AgriTechsan, Block and Bridle Treasurer, heavily involved in 4-H and an aspiring agriculture marketing representative.
Sponsored with Freeman Livestock Supply.
Blake Bruns, North Platte, Nebraska
From National Champion Heifers to star quality athletics Blake does it all. National Honor Society, Student Council, National 4-H Congress Award Winner and collegiate livestock judging team member. Working towards becoming a veterinarian.
Lauren McMillian, Tiskilwa Illinois
Involved in the Collegiate Farm Bureau, member of the 4-H House Cooperative Sorority, ACES Council President, All Conference Academic Honors, Illini, and an Emerging Leaders Chairman. A leader on the National Hereford Board.
Baxter Blair, McLean, Saskatchewan
Maintained a 4.0 GPA, President of the National Farm Bureau, Junior Sullivan Supply Professor, President’s Honor Roll, actively involved in livestock judging, and Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honor Society. Striving to open a bovine reproductive research center.
Shelby Hubbard, Miami Oklahoma
North American Limousin Junior Association President, Collegiate Farm Bureau Representative, American FFA Degree Recipient, National Honor Society Vice President, and Sports Team Captain. A role model in the Limousin breed.
Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Charles Hill.
Weston Hinze, Burton, Texas
Texas FFA State Livestock Judging High Point Individual, Chapter FFA President, FFA Greenhand Degree, 4-H Bronze Star Award, and a member of the FFA Reserve National Champion Livestock Judging Team.
Alexis Koelling, Bowling Green, Missouri
Living in the barn since she was born, FFA Chapter Officer, State FFA Degree, Livestock Judging team member, progressive cattle breeder, and dedicated showman. Planning to attend OSU and become a hay specialist.
Luke Harker, Hope, Indiana
Superstar Simmental Showman & progressive breeder, state livestock judging team member, NWSS Second High Individual Swine Judging, Honor Roll, and Greenhand FFA Degree. Hopes to become an animal pathologist and parasitologist.
Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Justin Shoufler.
Korbin Leddy, Stockholm, South Dakota
National Honor Society, Youth Delegate, Environment and Natural Resources Team, President’s Volunteer Service Award, SD BIG IDEA winner, 4H President, and numerous time champion showman. An all-around excellent ambassador for the beef industry.
Savannah Page, Jefferson Georgia
A livestock rockstar in the Southeast, Greenhand FFA Degree, Georgia Angus Princess, AgriScience Award, Senior Superlative, NJSA Spotlight Winner, and a member of a National Livestock Judging team.
Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Jason Weaver.
Tyler Loudon, Creston Iowa
The All Around Champion, Ag Sales achievements, FFA Chapter Officer, American Royal Advocate, Bass Master All State Team, Sure Champ Leadership Team, National Honor Society, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. No one outworks him or is more determined.
Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Illinois
Uncanny showmanship skills that propelled her career of national quality heifer wins, Promise Council, Business Club Member, Student Council, Meat Judging Team, Ag Sales Team, and FFA Vice President.
Dylan Kottkamp, Clayton Indiana
FFA All State Judging, Junior National Hereford Golden Bull recipient, varsity football team captain, Hoosier State Degree, multiple time national showmanship winner, and National Honor Society. With plans to attend law school and become an ag lawyer.
Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Justin Shoufler.
Colby Perry, Prather, California
Angus Breed Leader, Alpha Gamma Rho member, collegiate Farm Bureau, President’s Honor Roll, top 20 Freshman – OSU and Habitat for Humanity volunteer. Future attorney with plans to be an advocate for agriculture.
Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wisconsin
Decorated Hereford showman, 4-H President, Letterman’s Club, Star Greenhand Degree, President’s Honor Roll, Block and Bridle Club Member, and State Solo Ensembles. A well-rounded individual striving to better the livestock industry.
Sponsored with Kegley Show Supply
Tyler Miller, Armington, Illinois
National Honor Society, heavily involved in FFA, President 4-H Club, livestock judging team, exhibitor of cattle champions at a national level. Future plans include pursuing a career as a veterinarian.
Jackie Sleicher, Abilene Kansas
A great showman with a die-hard attitude, FFA Greenhand Degree, German Language Club, Honor Roll, collegiate livestock judging, and distinguished athlete. Working toward a career within a breed association as a show and youth coordinator.
Jaxon Schrag, Marion, South Dakota
A Stud Clipper, Class President, Band Member, 4H President, heavily involved in FFA, with a very successful cattle showing career. Quality breeder and builder of his own cowherd.
Mason Allan, Nocona, Texas
National champion Showman, Genetics, Cowherd nutrition, or the barn Mason knows it. Having the same grit and determination as Carlos Fox, Mason set the standard for the memorial scholarship recipient.