Wisconsin Holstein Association
2026 Junior Contests and Awards
Junior contest and award forms are now available! If you have questions regarding these forms, please contact
Laura Wackershauser at 800-223-4269 ext 1 or lauraw@wisholsteins.com.
2026 Award Applications
Due in the office September 21 (if mailing application, please allow time for delivery)
12 & Under Recognition - Word Doc or PDF
YDJM Award Form - Word Doc or PDF
DJM Award Form - Word Doc or PDF
Due in the office November 10
Royalty application - PDF
WHY Leadership Merit Award - PDF or online
WHY Friend - PDF or online
Essay Contest - PDF
Junior Farm Trip Award - PDF
* Junior Progressive Breeder - PDF or online
* Long Range Production - PDF or online
* Juniors that turn 21 during the current year are eligible to submit award forms for the Long Range Production and Junior Progressive Breeder awards to be recognized at the upcoming convention.
Convention Contest Entry Forms & Rules
Dairy Bowl Rules (PDF) Mail-In Entry
Dairy Bowl Sources (PDF)
Wisconsin Holstein History Book Chapters 1 & 2 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 13 | pages 99-119
Dairy Jeopardy Rules (PDF) Mail-In Entry
Prepared Speaking Contest Rules (PDF)
Extemporaneous Speaking Contest Rules (PDF) Mail-In Entry for both speaking contests
Activity Room contests - rules and guidelines are printed in the Junior Handbook
Banner Contest
Creatively showcase the unique qualities of Wisconsin and incorporate your Junior Holstein spirit in a banner that celebrates our great state and the dairy industry we love!
• Create an 8.5” x 11” design , print it out, and bring it to convention to be displayed and judged in the activity room.
• Each entry earns 10 Premier County points and the winner will receive an additional 50 points
• Winning design will be enlarged and printed to represent Wisconsin at the 2027 National Junior Holstein Convention in Florida!
For more guidelines and past examples of national convention banners, visit the Holstein USA website.
https://www.juniorholstein.com/state-banner