Twelve outstanding Hereford juniors serve each year on the NJHA Board of Directors. Every year four board members are elected to three-year terms at the annual membership meeting which is held in conjunction with the Junior National Hereford Expo. During their term, directors develop and implement programs and events that serve junior Hereford members from across the nation.

To apply:

1. Submit a color photograph of yourself. Photo must be high resolution for printing purposes, 300 DPI or higher.
2. Design copy of 8x10 campaign flyer.
3. Obtain at least four letters of recommendation.
4. Write a one-page essay (type-written, single-space) topic – “My Goal as an NJHA Director.”
5. State advisor must submit an NJHA Director Nomination Form.
6. Application, photo, essay and nomination MUST be submitted electronically through Submittable by June 1.

CHB Cooking Challenge

Great Hereford chefs of all ages are asked to think outside of the box and channel their inner Pioneer Woman or Gordon Ramsay and create the ultimate NJHA cooking show episode. This contest encourages creativity, communication, knowledge of Certified Hereford Beef’s end product and ultimately having fun. Your creativity is your best friend – all great chefs are creative geniuses and this is your moment to shine. The event is sponsored jointly by Certified Hereford Beef and the National Junior Hereford Association.

This contest is available for all age divisions. 

RULES AVAILABLE HERE

Advanced Speech Contest

The Advanced Speech Contest is designed to encourage interest in promoting the beef industry and projecting Herefords in a positive image through public speaking. The emphasis on the Advanced Speech contest is to develop leaders who can not only speak in a prepared setting, but also with little time to prepare. The National Hereford Women (NHW) sponsor the contest.

This is an Intermediate and Senior contest ONLY. 

There are no prior requirements to the JNHE other than registering to compete.

RULES AVAILABLE HERE

 ILLUSTRATED SPEECH CONTEST

The purpose of the Illustrated Speech Contest is to encourage public speaking and leadership abilities in youth, to develop character and leadership in Hereford youth and promote interest in the beef industry and project Herefords in a positive image. The National Hereford Women in cooperation with the National Junior Hereford Association sponsor this contest.

This is a Peewee and Junior division contest ONLY. 

There are no prior requirements to the JNHE other than registering to compete.

RULES AVAILABLE HERE

Sales Academy Contest

The main objective of Sales Academy is to give intermediate and senior division contestants a glimpse at a real life situation of selling including communication and marketing prior to the live sale with an understanding of performance and pedigree information.

This is an Intermediate and Senior contest ONLY. 

Pre-sale materials such as footnotes and/or a sale flyer are due prior to the JNHE. The top applicants based on their paperwork, will be required to attend the JNHE for a live sales presentation with industry leaders and experts.

RULES AVAILABLE HERE

INDIVIDUAL SALES

The main objective of Individual Sales is to give peewee and junior division contestants a glimpse at a real life situation of selling while promoting the importance of communication skills, marketing technique and an understanding of the agriculture industry.

This is a Junior age division contest ONLY. 

There are no prior requirements to the JNHE other than registering to compete.

RULES AVAILABLE HERE

Photo Contest

The purpose of this contest is to help NJHA members increase their photography skills through the creative spirit found through the lens of a camera.

This contest is available for all age divisions. 

RULES AVAILABLE HERE

FUTURE PROFESSIONALS CONTEST

In conjunction with the NJHA’s Bridging the Gap College and Career Fair, the objective of the contest is for NJHA members to create a resume based on factual work, experiences, education, etc., of the junior that can be used for future career and educational purposes. Resumes will be judged prior to the Junior National Hereford Expo each year.

This is an Intermediate and Senior contest ONLY. 

Materials such as a resume and cover letter are due prior to the JNHE. The top senior and intermediate applicants based on their paperwork, will be required to attend the JNHE for a live interview with industry leaders and professionals concurrent with the Bridging the Gap event at the JNHE.

RULES AVAILABLE HERE