The La Prix Scholarship Program has long been recognized as one of the most distinguished opportunities for young leaders in the cattle industry, and this year carried special meaning. In honor of Troy Thomas, whose influence on Embryos On Snow™ and this industry will never be forgotten, the La Prix Scholarship was awarded in his memory.
Congratulations to the 2026 La Prix Scholarship recipients:
1st Place $10,000 – Erica Patterson, OH
2nd Place $5,000 – Tucker Stagemeyer, NE
3rd Place $3,000 – Lauren Wolter, IL
4th Place $1,000 – Morgan Firlus, WI
5th Place $1,000 – Trell Amoss, OK
We extend our sincere thanks to Trans Ova Genetics for their gracious donation and continued support of the La Prix Scholarship Program. A special thank you to the judges for their time, effort, and thoughtful evaluation of an outstanding group of applicants.
