Auction of Junior Livestock Champions
January 20, 2023
Supporting youth exhibitors through the exciting Junior Livestock Auction!
Of the thousands of junior market animals that compete at the National Western Stock Show each year, only 96 of the very best qualify for the exciting Auction of Junior Livestock Champions. The auction is the final marketplace for the ribbon-winning steers, lambs, hogs, and goats that were raised by junior exhibitors, 4-H and FFA youngsters ranging in age from 9 to 18. The auction of Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion animals is televised live on Denver’s 9NEWS, and winning bids have reached as high as $160,000!
The Auction of Junior Livestock Champions continues to encourage today’s youth to seek a future in agriculture, and to further their education. A majority of the winning bid price goes directly to the Junior Exhibitor, and 10% of each bid price is donated to support the National Western Scholarship Trust.
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Colorado Bidders Step Up Big for Youth in Agriculture
Auction-goers were chomping at the bit to open their wallets and support young men and women in agriculture. The generosity was evident at the 2022 Auction of Junior Livestock Champions, where the Grand Champion Steer sold for a record-high $160,000. The top eight champion animals tallied sales of $519,000.
This year the full 96 animals totaled $1,189,500, smashing 2020’s record by $110,000!
Proceeds from the Auction of Junior Livestock Champions go towards the National Western Scholarship Trust.
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Presented by
Outstanding Supporters
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
K-M Concessions, Inc.
US Foods
Dilley Printing
2022 Event Info
The auction kicks off with a Bidders’ Social in the National Western Club. Guests enjoy drinks and hors devours, while visiting with business colleagues, junior exhibitors and scholarship recipients. Guests then move into the Beef Palace Auction Arena for the live broadcast and exhilarating auction!
Date & Time
Friday, January 20, 2023
4:30pm Bidders’ Social
6:30pm Auction & Live Broadcast
*You must have an invitation to attend!
Questions?
Katey McNeil, Manager of Scholarship Events
303-299-5560, kmcneil@nationalwestern.com
2022 Champions + Buyers
The 116th National Western tips its hat to the Champions & Buyers from the Auction of Junior Livestock Champions
Grand Champion Steer

Exhibitor: Rhylee Rodgers of Searsboro, IA
Buyer: Ames Construction Company
Winning Bid: $160,000 * record
Grand Champion Hog

Exhibitor: Cole Phillips of Bullard, TX
Buyer:Occidental Petroleum
Winning Bid: $60,000
Grand Champion Lamb

Exhibitor: Colt Randall of Canute, OK
Buyer: Wagner Equipment Co.
Winning Bid: $42,000
Grand Champion Goat

Exhibitor: Sayde Allen of Canute, OK
Buyer: Babson Farms
Winning Bid: $44,000 * record
Reserve Grand Champion Steer

Exhibitor: Aven Horn of Anson, TX
Buyer: Transwest Trucks, Inc.
Winning Bid: $100,000
Reserve Grand Champion Hog

Exhibitor: Alia Rodgers of Napa, CA
Buyer: Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
Winning Bid: $50,000 * record
Reserve Grand Champion Lamb

Exhibitor: Sayde Allen of Canute, OK
Buyer: Bev & Bruce Wagner
Winning Bid: $40,000 * tied record
Reserve Grand Champion Goat

Exhibitor: Jack Hoyle of Taylor, AR
Buyer: TKM Foundation, Audra & Sean McNicholas
Winning Bid: $23,000
2020 Champions + Buyers
The 114th National Western tips its hat to the Champions & Buyers from the Auction of Junior Livestock Champions
Grand Champion Steer

Exhibitor: Ashtin Guyer of Flat Rock, IL
Buyer: Ames Construction Company
Winning Bid: $155,000
Grand Champion Hog

Exhibitor: Alli Stromberg of Iliff, CO
Buyer: Transwest Trucks, Inc.
Winning Bid: $100,000
Grand Champion Lamb

Exhibitor: Hudson Franklin of Shallow Water, Texas
Buyer: Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Winning Bid: $44,000
Grand Champion Goat

Exhibitor: Cody Sells of Taylor, Texas
Buyer: Babson Farms
Winning Bid: $29,000
Reserve Grand Champion Steer

Exhibitor: Jagger Horn of Anson, TX
Buyer: Stevinson Automotive, Kent Stevinson
Winning Bid: $105,000
Reserve Grand Champion Hog

Exhibitor: Mikala Grady of Grandview, Texas
Buyer: Brannan Sand & Gravel
Winning Bid: $36,000
Reserve Grand Champion Lamb

Exhibitor: Blake Skidgel of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Buyer: Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
Winning Bid: $40,000
Reserve Grand Champion Goat

Exhibitor: Aspen Martin of Mason, TX
Buyer: Hutchison Western
Winning Bid: $22,000