Pictured (left to right): Southeastern Livestock Exposition President Walter Crim, Walker Johnson, Mattie Wood and Poarch Band of Creek Indians Elder Billy Smith / Photo courtesy of Alabama Cattleman’s Association
MONTGOMERY – Two outstanding Cullman County youth were awarded scholarships on Saturday, March 17 by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) for their participation in Alabama’s livestock industry.
Mattie Wood was awarded the County Star Junior Cattleman award, while Walker Johnson received the County Premier Exhibitor award.
The March 17 luncheon was held in coordination with the Alabama Jr. Beef Expo and the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo.
The PBCI has a proud history of supporting youth in livestock. Each year, two young people from each of Alabama’s 67 counties are awarded a scholarship to aid in future participation in youth livestock events or further education during the Jr. Beef Expo held at Garrett Coliseum during SLE Livestock Week.
