All award winners will be recognized at the 2022 state convention in Reading. All nominations/ applications are due by December 31, 2021 to the PHA office. 

Hall of Fame Award                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Hall of Fame award is presented annually to a member(s) of the Pennsylvania Holstein Association recognizing an individual or couple for their achievements and contributions to the Holstein Industry as well as involvement and leadership in other agricultural and community activities.              Hall of Fame Nomination Form                                                                                                                                                                                              Hall of Fame Winners

Pioneer Memorial Award                                                                                                                                                                                                    The Pioneer Memorial Award is to posthumously recognize an individual, not already in the Pennsylvania Holstein Association Hall of Fame, for their contributions to the Holstein industry at the local, state, and national levels. This award will be selected by the Hall of Fame Committee and be awarded to no more than one person per year.                                                                                                                                                                        Pioneer Award Nomination Form                                                                                                                                                                                        Pioneer Award Winners

Distinguished Supporter Award                                                                                                                                                                                          The Distinguished Supporter Award is presented annually to recognize an individual or company (not a current dairy farmer/producer) who through their work has supported and enhanced the work and goals of the Pennsylvania Holstein Association. The recipient must be living at the time of the nomination.                                                                                                                                                                                                       Distinguished Supporter Nomination Form                                                                                                                                                                           Distinguished Supporter Award Winners

Distinguished Young Breeder Award                                                                                                                                                                                  The Distinguished Younger Breeder Award is to recognize accomplishments of Young Holsteins Breeders and to encourage them to establish goals that will aid in their management decisions to help achieve a profitable dairy operation. The nominees must be a Pennsylvania and National Holstein Association members between the ages of 21-40 who owns or has management responsibilities such as a herdsman, partner, or member of a LLC for a herd of cows. The herd must be on official DHIA test.                                                                                                                                                  2022 Distinguished Young Breeder Award Application                                                                                                                                                   Previous Distinguished Young Breeder Award Winners