PTP Herdsman of the Year
Each show season, the American Simmental Association recognizes one individual as the PTP Herdsman of the Year. This individual supports and promotes the SimGenetics industry on a personal and professional level while humbly commanding the respect of his or her fellow producers and upholding the honor and dignity of a reputable cattleman.
Recipients of this honor are nominated and selected by their peers each year at NAILE and recognized during the Open SimGenetics Show.
2025-2026 Ian McKenzie with Dr. Jon Declerck, EVP, Dr. Ben Crites, and Victor Guerra
Recipients
2024-25: Keith Phillips, Rocking P Livestock
2023-24: Jason Elmore, Elmore Cattle Services
2022-23: Justin Adcock, Adcock Land & Livestock
2021-22: Scott Grass, JS Simmentals
2020-21: Derek Counsell, JS Simmentals
2019-20: Nick Hulsmeyer, Jones Show Cattle
2018-19: Anthony 'Sippi' Walton, Gerdes Show Cattle
2017-18:
2016-17: