BEST Banquet

Friend of BEST Winner – Gail Martindale of Greene County was honored with the Steve R. Rauch Friend of the BEST Program award. Martindale has served as chairman of the Hot Shot Classic BEST Show for many years and the BEST program has grown tremendously under her leadership. Pictured from left to right are: John King, BEST Committee Member; Greg and Gail Martindale; Steve R. Rauch and Josh and Brook Miller of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program. 

Trailer Winner – Lauren Ott of Norwalk was the lucky BEST participant to receive the free use of a 7.5’ by 22’ livestock trailer for the 2008-2009 BEST season courtesy of Eby Trailer. Pictured from left to right are: Emily Brinkman, 2008 Ohio Beef Queen; Jeanette, Macie and Caleigh Ott; Lauren Ott, trailer winner; Steve Rittenhouse, Eby Trailers; and Mike Carper, OCA President. 

Scholarship Winners – The two BEST Scholarships were presented by Steve Rauch from Steve Rauch Excavation and Demolition to Lindsay Schaeffer of Erie County and Megan Greenawalt of Highland County. Pictured from left to right are: Steve Rauch, Lindsay Schaeffer, Megan Greenawalt, and Josh Miller from Steve R. Rauch.

08-09 Jr. Reps – Selected to serve as Junior Representatives on the 08-09 BEST Committee are (pictured from left):  Dwight Hamilton, Highland County; Bailey Harsh, Delaware County; and Lindsey Grimes, Highland County.

Essay Contest – Winners of the Essay Contest included from left in the front row: Amanda Plaisted, Perry Co., First Place Beginner Division; Malania Birney, Harrison Co., Second Place Beginner Division; Kady Davis, Carroll Co., Third Place Beginner Division; Jenna Champer, Madison Co., First Place Junior Division; Austin Trbovich, Carroll Co., Second Place Junior Division; and Courtney Plaisted, Perry Co., Third Place Junior Division. In the second row, from the left are: Josh Miller of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Lindsey Voge, Preble Co., Second Place Intermediate Division; Kelsey Gahler, Ottawa Co., First Place Senior Division; Bailey Harsh, Delaware Co., Second Place Senior Division; Heidi Mirise, Morrow Co., Third Place Senior Division; and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice-Chairman. Ashley Winters of Morrow Co. won the Intermediate Division but was unavailable for the photo. 

Photography Contest Winners – Winners of the Photography Contest included from left in the front row: Kady Davis, Carroll Co., First and Second Place Beginner Division and Editor’s Choice Honorable Mention Award; and Austin Buhrow, Ottawa Co., Third Place Beginner Division. In the second row: Josh Miller of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Will Harsh, Delaware Co., First and Third Place Junior Division; Jenna Champer, Madison Co., Second Place Junior Division; Bailey Harsh, Delaware Co., First and Second Senior Division and Editor’s Choice Award; Bethaney Enos, Guernsey Co., Third Place Senior Division; and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice-Chairman.

Bred and Owned Heifer Winners – Winners of the bred and owned heifer division included from left: Hannah Williamson, Coshocton Co., Champion; Lauren Grimes, Highland Co., Reserve Champion; Jordon Mullett, Coshocton Co., Third Overall; Brady Clemens, Morgan Co., Fourth Overall; and Steve R. Rauch and Josh Miller of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program. Wyatt Flatter, Greene Co., exhibited the Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer but was unavailable for the photo.

Bred and Owned Steer Winners – Winner of the bred and owned steer division includes from the left: Josh Miller and Steve R. Rauch of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Brandon Klehm, Stark Co., Champion; Meghan Reed, Sandusky Co., Reserve Champion; Brandon May, Hancock Co., Third Overall; Aron Burmeister, Sandusky Co, Fourth Overall; and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice-Chairman.

Angus Winners - Champion and Reserve Angus BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2007-2008 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 7, 2008. Pictured from the left are: Josh Miller of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Tyler Holcomb, Bidwell, Champion Angus Heifer; Lauren Grimes, Hillsboro, Reserve Champion Angus Heifer and Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer; Jordon Mullet, Coshocton, Third Overall Bred & Owned Heifer; Lindsay Shaeffer, Castalia, Champion Angus Steer; Kelsey Gahler, Elmore, Reserve Champion Angus Steer; and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice Chairman.  

Chianina Winners - Champion and Reserve Chianina BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2007-2008 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 7, 2008. Pictured from the left are: Josh Miller of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Ryan McIntosh, Sabina, Champion Chianina Heifer; Tyler Fielding, Sunbury, Reserve Chianina Heifer; Aaron Hoerst, Harrison, Champion Chianina Steer; Gretchen Straits, Millersburg, Reserve Champion Chianina Steer; and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice-Chairman.

Hereford Winners - Champion and Reserve Hereford BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2007-2008 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 7, 2008. Pictured from the left are: Josh Miller of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Mike Klingel, Marion, Champion Hereford Steer; Aron Burmeister, Gibsonburg, Reserve Champion Hereford Steer; and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice-Chairman. Garth Regula of Fresno and Wyatt Flatter of Yellow Springs were also recognized but were unavailable for the photo.

Limousin Winners - Champion and Reserve Limousin BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2007-2008 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 7, 2008. Pictured from the left are: Josh Miller of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Hannah Williamson, Warsaw, Champion Limousin Heifer and Champion Bred & Owned Heifer; Megan Greenawalt, Lynchburg, Champion Limousin Heifer; and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice-Chairman.

Maine-Anjou Winners - Champion and Reserve Maine-Anjou BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2007-2008 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 7, 2008. Pictured in the first row from the left are: Randy Clinage, Millersburg, Champion High Percentage Maine-Anjou Heifer; and Cameron Alexander, Sabina, Reserve Champion High Percentage Maine-Anjou Heifer. In the back row from the left: Steve R. Rauch of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Megan Hunt, New Madison, Champion MaineTainer Heifer; Kylee Shafer, Eaton, Champion Maine-Anjou Steer; Kayla Valdinger, Scio, Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer; and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice-Chairman. Andrea Clevenger of Albany was recognized for showing the Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer but was unavailable for the photo.

Simmental Winners - Champion and Reserve Simmental BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2007-2008 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 7, 2008. Pictured from the left are: Josh Miller of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Scott Puzacke, New Philadephia, Champion Simmental Heifer; Brady Clemens, Malta, Reserve Simmental Heifer; Brandon May, Findlay, Champion Simmental Steer; Seth Miller, West Unity, Reserve Simmental Steer; and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice Chairman.

AOB Winners - Champion and Reserve AOB BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2007-2008 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 7, 2008. Pictured from the left are: Josh Miller of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Brandon May, Findlay, Champion AOB Heifer; Lindsey Grimes, Hillsboro, Reserve AOB Heifer (Low Percentage Simmental Heifer); and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice Chairman. Blane Buffenbarger and Nathan Keener were also recognized but were unavailable for the photo.

Crossbred Winners - Champion and Reserve Crossbred BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2007-2008 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 7, 2008. Pictured from the left in the front row are: Jessica Harsh, Delaware Co., Champion Heifer; Brad Dinnen, Greene Co., Reserve Heifer; Kayla Campbell, Champion Steer, Greene Co.; Brittany Huffman, Perry Co., Reserve Steer; Kaitlyn Thompson, Miami Co., Third Overall Steer; and Kyleigh DeFrank, Jefferson Co., Fourth Overall Steer. In the back row: Josh Miller of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Madison Clark, Miami Co., Fifth Overall Steer; Kylie Barclay, Clark Co., Seventh Overall Steer; LV Kline, Stark Co., Eighth Overall Steer; Justin Kinser, Stark Co., Ninth Overall Steer; Alivia Trbovich, Carroll Co., Tenth Overall Steer; Anna Kiesewetter, Miami Co., Tenth Overall Steer; and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice Chairman.

Market Heifer Winners - Champion and Reserve Market Heifer BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2007-2008 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 7, 2008. Pictured from the left are: Josh Miller of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Carly Birney, Harrison Co., Champion Market Heifer; and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice Chairman. Mackenzie Curless was also recognized but was unavailable for the photo.

Junior Showmanship - Winners of the Junior Showmanship Division included from left in the front row: Derek Miller, Williams Co., Champion; Kaitlyn Thompson, Miami Co., Reserve Champion; Lauren Grimes, Highland Co., Third Overall; and Jessica Harsh, Delaware Co., Fourth Overall. In the second row, from the left are: Josh Miller of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Madison Clark, Miami Co., Fifth Overall; Macie Ott, Huron Co., Sixth Overall; Sarah Anne Johnson, Pickaway Co., Ninth Overall; Gretchen Straits, Holmes Co., Tenth Overall; and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice Chairman. Breanna Oakes of Clark Co. was Seventh Overall and Janel Gilbert of Darke Co. was Eighth Overall but they were unavailable for the photo.

Senior Showmanship - Winners of the Senior Showmanship Division included from left in the front row: Ashley Rumpke, Preble Co., Champion; LV Kline, Stark Co., Reserve Champion; Lindsey Grimes, Highland Co., Third Overall; Dwight Hamilton, Highland Co., Fourth Overall; and Justin Kinser, Stark Co., Fifth Overall. In the second row, from the left are: Steve R. Rauch of Rauch Excavation and Demolition, Corporate Sponsor of the BEST Program; Kyleigh DeFrank, Jefferson Co., Sixth Overall; Alivia Trbovich, Carroll Co., Seventh Overall; Krystin Bachman, Fairfield Co., Eighth Overall; Austin Trueblood, Highland Co., Ninth Overall; Kayla Campbell, Greene Co., Tenth Overall; and Jake Osborn, OCA BEST Committee Vice Chairman. Dustin Barnes of Preble Co. tied for sixth overall but was unavailable for the photo.