By Alice McFarlane

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders names its 2024 Program semi-finalists

Jun 21, 2024 | 4:11 PM

A group of 23 young people in the cattle industry are semi-finalists for the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program.

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) established the program with the design to create the next generation of industry leaders by providing unique mentorship, training, and professional and personal development opportunities in the Canadian beef industry.

Semi-finalists were selected by a judging panel from written applications submitted from across the country. The group is invited to attend the annual CYL Selections Competition on Aug. 20, during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Saskatoon, Sask.

CCA President Nathan Phinney said the semi-finalists will participate in judged roundtable discussions on timely beef industry related topics to compete for a spot in the upcoming program year.

“This year’s outstanding applicants who have shown exceptional dedication to building your future in the Canadian beef industry,” he said. “We look forward to meeting our semi-finalists later this summer and hearing the fresh ideas they will bring to the table.”

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The 2024 semi-finalists are:

British Columbia: William Gamache (Lumby).

Alberta: Ashley Perepelkin (Condor), Beatriz Montenegro (Picture Butte), Brianna Gratton (Sundre), Brittany Sigfusson (Strathmore), Clayton Andrew (Youngstown), Denay Bjornson (Wanham), Emily Jamieson (Duchess), Eric Tarrant (High River), Erik Nottveit (Calgary), Janelle Graham (Olds), Jayse Wilson (Strathmore), Karin Roen (Oyen), Kiara Porteous (Bow Island), Laura Buss (Millarville), Ridwan Sanni (Calgary), and Taylor Iwasiuk (High Prairie).

Saskatchewan: Arlis Hanson (Val Marie), Joshua Sanden (Craik), Levi Hurlburt (Moose Jaw), Shaun McDougald (Maple Creek).

Manitoba: Alice Rooke (Alexander).

Ontario: Chelsea Allen (Cumberland).

Quebec: Ellen Rice-Hogan (Venosta).

Following the competition, the selected finalists will be matched with an industry leader in their specific area of interest in the beef industry for a nine-month mentorship opportunity. They will also be granted a travel budget in oder to participate in industry events, networking experiences, and learning opportunities throughout the program year.

The Canadian CYL Program was established in 2010 for young people ages 18 to 35 involved in all areas of the beef supply chain.

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