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Stannard honored for involvement with NJAAA dedication to juniors and Angus breeders that goes beyond her job description has made Shelia Stannard, director of communications and events for the American Angus Association, Saint Joseph, Mo., a standout contributor of her time and abilities to the Angus industry. For her enduring commitment and adoration for the people of Angus industry, Shelia Stannard will be inducted into the Honorary Angus Foundation at the National Junior Angus Show, July 13 to 19 in Des Moines, Iowa. Each year the National Junior Angus Association selects exceptional individuals to join the Honorary Angus Foundation. Inductees have shown a significant dedication and genuine interest in the future of junior members and the NJAA. "She is a remarkable person with incredible talent, an infectious smile and deep heart for not only the Angus breed, but its beliefs and its members," says Mallory Trosper, NJAA director. Stannard has shown outstanding devotion by serving eight years on the NJAA advisory board. She has welcomed, mentored and guided many junior members. Junior members and Angus breeders know her as a person with a friendly smile who is enthusiastic to meet new people. She reaches out to all members, shows a sincere curiosity in getting to know each one and kindly takes the time to do so. "She showed an interest and because of her I got involved," says Sonya Smith, Lebanon, Tenn., a past NJAA board chairperson, as she reflected on her first interactions with Stannard. Stannard is patient and puts exceptional hard work into her advisor position and her job at the Association, whether it's taking photographs at shows, advising the junior board or connecting with people. "She is great in coordinating events and can handle any obstacle thrown her way," says Walt Stinson, a director for the junior board. He says she is eager to answer questions and holds incredible skills in working with others. "Shelia has always put the Association members first in her life, especially the junior members," says Jamie King, Tiffin, Ohio, who is also a past NJAA board member. "She always takes time to talk to juniors and help them develop into young adults." Stannard is considered a mentor, role model and good friend to many junior members who have formed a relationship with her throughout their involvement in the NJAA. "I can't even describe the impact that she has had not only on me, but all the other junior members that have been lucky enough to cross her path," Smith says. King looks to Stannard for advice as her career has taken a similar path. "I have often heard Shelia say that she wouldn't trade her job or the people for whom she works for anything in the world," King says. "As an Angus breeder, former junior board member and NJAA member, and fellow agricultural communicator, I take great comfort in that statement and look forward to her continuing to serve the Angus breed." "Shelia has earned this award because of the amount of time she has donated to the NJAA," says Rebecca Tokach, NJAA Foundation director. Her guidance and involvement with juniors and the NJAA has left an impact on many and has helped to make the organization stronger. Stannard is the daughter of John and Connie Stannard, Russell, Kan., and the granddaughter of Martin and Margaret Raymer, Hay Springs, Neb. She is a graduate of Saint Francis Community High School and was involved in Dawes County 4-H programs as a child. 9/1/08 Date: 8/22/08
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