Awards
The Beef, Beans & Bluegrass Festival presents 5 awards annually to outstanding individuals in our communities helping to fulfill the same mission that we strive for as a local event promoting agriculture through music and culinary arts.
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Nominees must reside in one of the panhandle counties in Nebraska or Platte or Goshen Counties in Wyoming.
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Nominations are due by August 3, 2026 to be considered for this year's award.
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Recipients will be notified prior to August 14, 2026 so they may plan to attend the awards recognition at our Kickoff Dinner, Friday, August 21, 2026 & Saturday, August 22, 2026 on the stage in the plaza in Downtown Scottsbluff.
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Applications can be found below:
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Seeds of Impact - Youth Group Award in Agriculture, Music, & Culinary Arts (2 awards)
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A nominee for this award should be a well-rounded group demonstrating strong leadership, positive community involvement, work ethic, and cooperation. The youth group award is for youth age 18 and younger.
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Trailblazer in Ag - Female under 40, Male under 40
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A nominee for this award should be an individual demonstrating excellence in their ag-related position (producer, ag business, other supporting role) by blazing a trail with remarkable leadership, vision, and exceptional commitment to the betterment of agriculture.
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Pathfinder Award
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A nominee for the Pathfinder Award should be someone demonstrating initiative and innovation in the Agriculture Sector. The Pathfinder Award represents someone who is a strong advocate for agriculture, paving the way for others through mentorship, stewardship and education. They work toward a strong legacy in their community and beyond, inspiring future generations.
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