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
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2025
The Uglow Family, Horseshoe Hill
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2023
The Oberhaus Family, Cozy Nook Farm
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2020
Gary & Norm Magnussen, Norvic Farm
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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
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2025 Top Milk & Protein Herd
3x a Day Producer
Wessel Brown Swiss
29,588lbs Milk
1,066lbs Protein
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2025 Top Milk & Protein Herd
Producer Over 50 Cows
Cozy Nook Farm
25,758lbs Milk
953lbs Protein
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2025 Top Milk & Protein Herd
Producer Under 50 Cows
Jenlar Brown Swiss
24,028lbs Milk
821lbs Protein
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2025 Protein Leader: Jr. 2 Year Old
We Sell Lucky 2338 Twin
Protein: 995lbs
Owned By: David Wessel
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2025 Protein Leader: Sr. 2 Year Old
RF Centurys Sonic Capgun OCS
Protein: 1,277lbs
Owned By: Nathan & Taijia Retzlaff
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2025 Protein Leader: Jr. 3 Year Old
Cozy Nook Sinai Tinley
Protein: 1,179lbs
Owned By: Cozy Nook Farms
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2025 Protein Leader: Sr. 3 Year Old
Cozy Nook Chance Peanut
Protein: 1,085lbs
Owned By: Cozy Nook Farm
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2025 Protein Leader: 4 Year Old
We Sell Chance 0891
Protein: 1,275lbs
Owned By: David Wessel
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2025 Protein Leader: 5-8 Year Old
We Sell Dare 8443
Protein: 1,373lbs
Owned By: David Wessel
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2025 Protein Leader: 8 Years & Over
Switzertals Fact Destina
Protein: 1,011lbs
Owned By: Switzertal Farm
