BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — Holstein Association USA has announced the Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) and Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) semi finalists. 

The Distinguished Junior Member award is the highest achievement for National Junior Holstein Association members. Established in 1922, it’s the longest-running Holstein Youth Program and recognizes the commitment of Junior members to the Holstein breed, the dairy industry, and other agricultural related activities.

Ten young adults ages 17 to 20 were selected as semifinalists. They were judged through an application process including a resume, story of their Junior Holstein work, essay questions, video elements, and more.

DJM semifinalists:
Katheryn Longenecker, Williamsburg, Pa.
Katelyn Poitras, Brimfield, Mass.
Rachel Craun, Bridgewater, Va.
Delana Erbsen, Lanark, Ill.
Alexis Hoefs, New Prague, Minn.
Brianna Meyer, Chilton, Wis.
Garrett Ulness, Valders, Wis.
Lauren Breunig, Sauk City, Wis.
Evan Hathaway, Barneveld, Wis.
Lauryn Young, Buhl, Idaho

YDJM semifinalists are:
Olivia VanEvera, Cobleskill, N.Y.
Grant Yoder, Belleville, Pa
Elyse Mead, Biglerville, Pa.
Hannah Scott, Westgate, Iowa
Abby Meyer, Chilton, Wis.
Justin Brandel, Lake Mills, Wis.
Gavin Carncross, Lodi, Wis.
Chloe Chapman, Keyes, Calif.