Curtis Clark Achievement Award Nominations Sought for 2026

Nominations for this year’s Curtis Clark Achievement Award are currently being
sought. Presented annually at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON,
the Curtis Clark Award goes to the Canadian dairy cattle exhibitor who possesses
the ability, sportsmanship and character necessary to be respected by their fellow
breeders and exhibitors. The award, established in 1988, is sponsored by the
Alberta Holstein Branch.

To be eligible for the Curtis Clark Achievement Award, the nominee must be an
“active” Canadian showperson, breeder or manager of any dairy cattle breed who
is exhibiting animals at major shows in Canada. The person “must be present” at
the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair to accept the award. Nominees will be judged on
their support of breed activities and ability to breed, manage, develop and exhibit
dairy cattle. Selection of the winner is made by former recipients of the award. The
2026 winner will be announced on November 13th during the Royal’s National
Holstein Show.

Nominations for the award must include a brief résumé on the nominee and be
submitted by October 1st to Bonnie Cooper, Secretary of the Curtis Clark
Achievement Award Committee, by email at becooper2010@gmail.com or call
416-579-6572. Nominations previously submitted for the award need not be
submitted again.

June 4-5- Rimbey, AB

Judge- Nico Bons

Junior Champion- RF Perennial Jaguar- R&F Livestock

Reserve Junior Champion- Hamming Detective Glazing- Hamming Holsteins

HM Junior Champion- RF Have No Fear Ace- R&F Livestock

1st Junior Breeders Herd- R&F Livestock

Grand Champion-Jendro Delta Lambda Sandy- R&F Livestock & Walker Dairy

Reserve Grand Champion- Crestomere Lambda Vortex- R&F Livestock & Walker Dairy

HM Grand Champion- Evergraze Leur D Lambda- R&F Livestock & Walker Dairy

Junior Premier Breeder- Mosnang Holsteins

Junior Premier Exhibitor- R&F Livestock

Premier Breeder- Crestomere Holsteins

Premier Exhibitor- Hamming Holsteins

Best Bred & Owned Awards

Summer 2 Year Old- Hamming Loyall Surfin- Hamming Holsteins, BC

Spring 2 Year Old- Kozak Eye Candy Memory- Kozak Holsteins, AB

Winter 2 Year Old- Hamming Driven Maritza- Hamming Holsteins, BC

Fall 2 Year Old- Crestomere Major Kittykat- Crestomere Holsteins, AB

Junior 3 Year Old- Lovhill Avenger Kennedy- Lovholm Holsteins, SK

Senior 3 Year Old- Skycrest Breakshot Showtime- Skycrest Holsteins, AB– GRAND CHAMPION BEST BRED & OWNED

4 Year Old- Mosnang Respect Danger Zone- Mosnang Holsteins, AB

5 Year Old- Lovhill Legend Frickadilla- Lovholm Holsteins, SK

Mature Cow- Crestomere Doorman Callie- Crestomere Holsteins, AB

Production Cow- Skycrest Goldchip Nut- Skycrest Holsteins, AB

June 4-5, Rimbey AB

Judge- Nico Bons

Junior Champion- Hamming Believe P 4225- Hamming Holsteins

Reserve Junior Champion- Meadow Green Aircraft Fly High- Mosnang, Pacific Pride & Kenbert Acres

HM Junior Champion- Lucky Animation Vandy- Lucky Hill Dairy

1st Junior Breeders Herd- Lucky Hill Dairy

Grand Champion- Ronleen Warrior Veronica- Hamming Holsteins

Reserve Grand Champion- Crestomere Warrior Appleseed- Crestomere Holsteins & Rivercrest Dairy Company

HM Grand Champion- Excelerant Phoenix-Red- Hamming Holsteins

1st Senior Breeders Herd- Crestomere Holsteins

Junior Premier Breeder & Exhibitor- Hamming Holsteins

Premier Breeder- Mosnang Holsteins

Premier Exhibitor- Hamming Holsteins

Best Bred & Owned Awards

Spring 2 Year Old- Mosnang LH Impact Karaoke- Mosnang, Lovholm & Lucky Hill Dairy, AB

Winter 2 Year Old- Kozak Cheerful Dreams-Red- Kozak Holsteins, AB

Fall 2 Year Old- Mosnang Moovin Donut P- Mosnang Holsteins, AB

Junior 3 Year Old- Crestomere Dom Lease- Crestomere Holsteins, AB

Senior 3 Year Old- Crestomere Warrior Appleseed- Crestomere Holsteins, AB– GRAND CHAMPION BEST BRED & OWNED

4 Year Old- Mosnang Illustrator Dory- Mosnang Holsteins, AB

5 Year Old- Kozak Mirand Red Sage- P- Kozak Holsteins, AB

Mature Cow- Lucky Avalanche Limitless- Lucky Hill Dairy, AB

Production Cow- Chubanna Addiction Deena- Chubanna Holsteins, AB

May 27, 2026- Taber, AB

Judge: Casey Morey

Grand Champion- 1st Mature Cow- Quintus Sidekick Rena 777- Quintus Dairy

Reserve Grand Champion- 1st Sr. 3 Yr Old- Quintus Diamondback Loyola 874- Quintus Dairy

HM Grand Champion- 1st 4 Yr Old- Skycrest Lambda Poncho- Diamond Park Dairy

Junior Champion- Thornspyc Armour Cadenza- Thornspyc Dairy

Reserve Junior Champion- Quintus Ghost Matcha- Quintus Dairy

HM Junior Champion- Marylander Alpha Cane- Marylander Holsteins

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor- Marylander Holsteins- The Hummel Family

Best Bred & Owned Awards Sponsored by Alberta Holstein Association

Jr.2 Yr Old- Marylander Ambrose Holly- Marylander Holsteins

Sr. 2 Yr Old- Decoy Sidekick Linked- Van Der Kooij Dairy

Jr. 3 Yr Old- Thornspyc Driven Renee- Thornspyc Dairy

Sr. 3 Yr Old- Quintus Diamondback Loyola 874- Quintus Dairy

4 Yr Old- Bridgedale Kick the Lux Spicy- Bridgedale Farms

5 Yr Old- Decoy Stan Magnesium- Van Der Kooij Dairy

Mature Cow- Quintus Sidekick Rena 777- Quintus Dairy

Congratulations to Crestomere Holsteins & Mosnang Holsteins receiving their 1st Master Breeder Shield!

Crestomere Holsteins- Ev & Marylee, Lee & Lisa, Ava & Easton Simanton

Link to Master Breeder Video

Mosnang Holsteins- Heini & Ruth, Markus & Amanda, Wyatt, Adair, Sawyer & Georgia Hehli

Link to Master Breeder Video