Denton Cook, Foss, Okla., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze award, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.
Cook is the 13-year-old son of Jordan and Nocona Cook and attends Cordell Public School. He is a member of the NJAA and the Oklahoma Junior Angus Association, where he has served as director.
At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Cook participated in the creative writing contest and the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. He also participated in the 2022 mentoring program.
Cook has submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) and DNA samples for Genomic Profile Testing through Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI). He has also consigned cattle to the Value Genetics Sale.
The Bronze award is the first level of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the award, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honor. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.
