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Lily Jeffries earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards

Lily Jeffries, Canmer, Ky., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards.

By Amber Wahlgren, Communications Assistant

May 7, 2025

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Cutline:  Lily Jeffries, Canmer, Ky., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards.

Lily Jeffries, Canmer, Ky., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.

Jeffries is the 19-year-old daughter of Tim and Leslie Jeffries and is a member of the NJAA and the Kentucky Junior Angus Association, where she has served as director, treasurer, 2nd vice president and royalty.

She has participated in state and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Jeffries participated in the quiz bowl, photography, team sales and extemporaneous speaking contests and the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. She also participated in the mentoring program in 2016 and served as a voting delegate in 2022 and 2023. In 2020 she was a participant in the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference. 

Jeffries has submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) and DNA samples for Genomic Profile Testing through Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI). She has also consigned cattle to the Angus Opportunity Sale.

 

About the National Junior Angus Association

The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and self-development opportunities for the nearly 4,500 active members nationwide.

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