In 2010, the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association (OSIA) Board of Trustees initiated an award nomination program to recognize outstanding accomplishments made by sheep farmers as well as people who are associated with the Ohio sheep industry. Nominations for these awards can only be submitted by OSIA members and must be received by June 1, 2017.
Award recipients will be honored at the 2017 Buckeye Shepherd?s Symposium. If you would like to nominate someone for any of these awards, please contact the OSIA Office at 614-246-8299 or rhigh@ofbf.org for an application. Award applications are posted at www.ohiosheep.org.
Nominations are being accepted for the following categories. Information and requirements regarding these awards will be available with the award application:
- Charles Boyles Master Shepherd Award
- Friend of the Ohio Sheep Industry Award
- Distinguished Service Award
- Environmental Stewardship Award
