Awards and Scholarships
The Georgia Cattlemen's Association is proud to award producers and industry professionals with distinguished titles each year based on their service, achievement, and involvement with GCA and within our industry. Check out the information below to read more on this year's award programs and opportunities!
The 2026 awards and scholarship applications are closed for 2026. The 2027 applications will open in late 2026 and be due after the fist of the year in 2027. Stay tuned for more information. Check out what awards and scholarships are available below.
Producer of The Year
The Cattle Producer of the Year Award recognizes a GCA member who actively works to enhance the productivity of the association through their involvement on a local and state level, showcasing sustainable management practices in his/her own cattle operation and shares that knowledge with other through their leadership qualities.
Veterinarian of The Year
This award recognizes an outstanding large animal veterinarian who supports his/her local association.
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Award
This award recognizes individuals who are BQA certified, use these principles on their operation and show BQA leadership in their communities.
Outstanding Agriculture Teacher
This award recognizes excellence in agriculture teachers who support their local GCA chapter.
Chapter of the Year Award
This award recognizes outstanding work by local associations in a variety of areas, including membership, participation in GCA activities, legislative affairs, community involvement, local events and service to members.
David Gazda Visionary Award
This award is presented by the Young Cattlemen's Council each year to an individual who wants to see the continuation of young producers involved in our industry and is willing to dedicate time and/or resources to support cattle producers in Georgia.
YCC Cattleman of the Year
This award recognizes a Young Cattlemen's Council member (18-40 years old) who goes above and beyond the call of duty, participating in a variety of GCA and YCC events and serving as a great advocate for Georgia agriculture and the beef industry.
GJCA Stockman’s Sweepstakes
We are thrilled to introduce a new points circuit called the GJCA Stockman's Sweepstakes! GJCA members can earn points through membership recruitment and other industry activities they are already participating in to win some really cool prizes at the GJCA Convention. Check out the application here to see how to earn points!
Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships will be awarded for the 2026 school year. To be eligible, a student must attend the University of Georgia, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College or Berry College majoring in Animal Science, Ag Communications, Ag Leadership, Ag Business or other related fields combined with a livestock background. In addition, he or she must be a current GJCA member.