Foundation Awards Program

2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation

Friday, January 31, 2025
Trowbridge Event Center
University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

The Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Foundation sponsors an awards program to recognize and honor Missouri individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the progress and welfare of the dairy industry. Awards are bestowed in the following four categories.

2024 Award Winners

  • Dairy Leadership: Jon Bebermeyer, Kansas City, Missouri and Marilyn Calvin, Mt. Vernon, Missouri
  • Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder: James L. & Novalee Coats, Mountain Grove, Missouri
  • Meritorious Service: Dr. Stacey Hamilton, Greenfield, Missouri
  • Pioneer Dairy Leader: Mike Wilson, Diamond, Missouri

Know a Missourian you’d like to honor? Fill out the nomination form below:
Award Nomination Form