GRAND ISLAND, Neb., — Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis., received the 2024 Walter and Joe Lewis High Point Senior Award on July 12 during the 2024 VitaFerm^®Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), “Grand Daddy of ’Em All,” in Grand Island, Neb.

The Walter and Joe Lewis High Point Senior Award, one of the most coveted and historic JNHE awards, recognizes overall achievement in leadership, teamwork, skills and competition. Jones was awarded a $1,000 scholarship as part of her prize. 

Jones is the 21-year-old daughter of BJ and Kim Jones. She will be a senior at Oklahoma State University (OSU) this fall majoring in animal science with a pre-vet concentration. Her future career goals include attending vet school and pursuing a career as a practicing veterinarian. Jones has been an active member of the Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association for 14 years, where she has filled numerous leadership roles during that time. 

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The 2024 VitaFerm^®Junior National Hereford Expo, “The Grand Daddy of ’Em All,” was sponsored in part by BioZyme Inc., St. Joseph, Mo. The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) is one of the most active junior programs in the country with more than 4,000 members. The NJHA’s mission is to create and promote enthusiasm for the breed while providing opportunities through leadership, education and teamwork. For more information about the NJHA, visit JrHereford.org.