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 5, 2025 to be considered for this year's award.
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Recipients will be notified prior to August 15, 2025 so they may plan to attend the awards recognition at our Kickoff Dinner, Friday, August 22, 2025 at 6pm at the Weborg 21 Centre in Gering, Nebraska.
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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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