The Justin Grady Herdsman Award was started in 2024 as a way to honor the contributions to the Miniature Hereford breed made by Justin Grady, former MHBA President. 

Justin Grady was one of first exhibitors of Miniature Herefords at the National Western Stock show, and then became the show superintedent for many years, fighting for recognition and a place at this historic event.  Miniature Herefords are now one of the largest breeds represented at the National Western and much of that success can be attributed to Justin's relentless efforts on behalf of the breed.  

Cow Swamp Creek Farms was the 2024 recipient of the Justin Grady Herdsman Award and Bobby Schlegel was asked to represent his farm in helping to choose the recipient of the 2025 award.  

"After a week of being here, we feel McKenna Camp illistrates what the Herdsman Award represents.  She is kind and so helpful in all that she does.  We recognize all of the work she does by herself to take care of her cattle from start to finish.  We wish her the best of luck in the bright future she has in the Miniature Hereford world."

McKenna, from Maypearl, Texas,  has owned Miniature Herefords for six years.  She is sixteen years old and a junior in highschool.  

McKenna's Mom says, "I just drive her and foot the bill.  McKenna does the rest."  

McKenna's goal is to better the breed.  McKenna has a true servant's heart and that can be seen in how she handed off showing her cattle on open show day to her younger brother so that she could assist in the ring as an MHBA Ambassador.  She said, "I just want to help others have a great day."

Congratulations to McKenna Camp!