AWARDS

This award is presented to a Wisconsin Brown Swiss Breeder who has developed a benchmark for their herd, representing the Brown Swiss cow.  A master breeder's herd may consist of All-American winners, high producing cows or foundational cow families. Established in 2010, the winner is selected by the board of directors and presented biennially.

Master Breeder Award

  • 2025

    The Uglow Family, Horseshoe Hill

  • 2023

    The Oberhaus Family, Cozy Nook Farm

  • 2020

    Gary & Norm Magnussen, Norvic Farm

  • 2018

    Sunshine Genetics, Whitewater, Wis.

The Service Award

This award recognizes a state member who has committed to serving the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Association by promoting and educating people about the breed and the organization.  The recipient is dedicated to helping on committees, serves in leadership positions and above all is an advocate for the cow and her breeders.

2026 Service Award Recipient
Jennifer Meyer

2025 Service Award Recipient
Josh Hushon

2024 Service Award Recipient
Dave Bollig, Belleview, Wis.

2023 Service Award Recipient
Gary "Ole" Thompson, Viroqua, Wis.

The (PAL) Parent Adult Leadership Award

This award is chosen by the Wisconsin Brown Swiss junior organization and recognizes a member who supports the junior association and helps them execute activities and promote the association.

2026 PAL Award Winner
Janelle Stiemke

2025 PAL Award Winner
Jill Armbruster

2025 Retiring Advisor- Junior Service Appreciation Recognition
Heidi Heller

Production Awards

  • 2025 Top Milk & Protein Herd

    3x a Day Producer

    Wessel Brown Swiss

    29,588lbs Milk

    1,066lbs Protein

  • 2025 Top Milk & Protein Herd

    Producer Over 50 Cows

    Cozy Nook Farm

    25,758lbs Milk

    953lbs Protein

  • 2025 Top Milk & Protein Herd

    Producer Under 50 Cows

    Jenlar Brown Swiss

    24,028lbs Milk

    821lbs Protein

  • 2025 Protein Leader: Jr. 2 Year Old

    We Sell Lucky 2338 Twin

    Protein: 995lbs

    Owned By: David Wessel

  • 2025 Protein Leader: Sr. 2 Year Old

    RF Centurys Sonic Capgun OCS

    Protein: 1,277lbs

    Owned By: Nathan & Taijia Retzlaff

  • 2025 Protein Leader: Jr. 3 Year Old

    Cozy Nook Sinai Tinley

    Protein: 1,179lbs

    Owned By: Cozy Nook Farms

  • 2025 Protein Leader: Sr. 3 Year Old

    Cozy Nook Chance Peanut

    Protein: 1,085lbs

    Owned By: Cozy Nook Farm

  • 2025 Protein Leader: 4 Year Old

    We Sell Chance 0891

    Protein: 1,275lbs

    Owned By: David Wessel

  • 2025 Protein Leader: 5-8 Year Old

    We Sell Dare 8443

    Protein: 1,373lbs

    Owned By: David Wessel

  • 2025 Protein Leader: 8 Years & Over

    Switzertals Fact Destina

    Protein: 1,011lbs

    Owned By: Switzertal Farm

2025 National Convention- Wisconsin Award Recipients