AWARDS —
This award is presented to a Wisconsin Brown Swiss Breeder who has developed a benchmark for their herd, representing the Brown Swiss cow. A master breeder's herd may consist of All-American winners, high producing cows or foundational cow families. Established in 2010, the winner is selected by the board of directors and presented biennially.
Master Breeder Award
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2023
The Oberhaus Family, Cozy Nook Farm
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2020
Gary & Norm Magnussen, Norvic Farm
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2018
Sunshine Genetics, Whitewater, Wis.
This award recognizes a state member who has committed to serving the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Association by promoting and educating people about the breed and the organization. The recipient is dedicated to helping on committees, serves in leadership positions and above all is an advocate for the cow and her breeders.
The Service Award
2023 Service Award Recipient
Gary "Ole" Thompson, Viroqua, Wis.
2024 Service Award Recipient
Dave Bollig, Belleview, Wis.
This award is chosen by the Wisconsin Brown Swiss junior organization and recognizes a member who supports the junior association and helps them excute activities and promote the associaton.
The (PAL) Parent Adult Leadership Award
2024 PAL Award Winner
Lea Anne Bleck
Production Awards
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Herd Milk & Protein Winners
Barb Lee, DeForest, Wis.
Tom Oberhaus, Waukesha, Wis. -
Top Protein Cow Winners
Tom Oberhaus, Waukesha, Wis.
Laurie Winkelman, Watertown, Wis. -
Milk & Protein Award 2X Producer 50 Cows & Over
Cozy Nook Farm, Waukesha, Wis.
25,975 lbs Milk | 932 lbs Protein -
Milk & Protein Award to 3X Producer
Wessel Farms, LLC, Mineral Point, Wis.
28,401 lbs Milk | 1,004 lbs Protein -
Milk & Protein Award to 2X Producer Under 50 Cows
Twinkle-Hill Farm, Watertown, Wis.
26,408 lbs Milk | 936 lbs Protein