2026! Celebrating 100 Years of Intercollegiate Meat Judging
Join AMSA in celebrating 100 Years of Intercollegiate Meat Judging at the 79th Reciprocal Meat Conference in Amarillo/Canyon, TX. Be part of the excitement at the Meat Judging Reunion on Monday evening, June 22nd and step back into the cooler for the Legacy Contest on Tuesday morning, June 23rd at the West Texas A&M University Meat Laboratory- Caviness Meat Science and Innovation Center as we honor a century of tradition, excellence, and lasting connections.
Legacy Meat Judging Contest
📅 Event Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
📍 Location: Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
🕒 Time: 7:30am- 1:00pm
- Contest Committee Chair: TBA
- Contest Committee: TBA
Registration Options
Option #1: RMC Attendee- If you are already registered for RMC (full ticket), this event is included in your registration. DO NOT REGISTER BELOW. Please let us know you will be competing by registering here!
OR
Option #2: Reunion and Legacy Contest Attendee Only- Please use the link below (red box) to register. If you are planning on going to RMC, please see option #1.
If you have additional questions about registration, please contact Mya Alford.
Legacy Contest
Contest participants should complete their contest individually. The American Meat Science Association expects all competitors to compete with the highest level of integrity and honesty. All cell phones, smartwatches, etc. should be put away except for the device they are using to complete the contest. The only content on the screen should be the electronic scantron. If you have any questions concerning rules or expectations, please contact me directly via email (lfrenzel@meatscience.org).
Contests will be hosted by the RMC host committee. Once the contest begins, competitors can choose the order that classes are completed and must complete all classes and questions within an hour. Students should optimize their hour to best suit their needs during competition. Time will be kept by the contest participant and should not exceed one hour for the entire contest.
Legacy Contest Class List- Coming Soon
- Class #1
- Class #2
- Class #3
- Class #4
- Class #5
- Class #6
- Class #7
- Class #8
- Class #9
Questions
Contest participants will answer questions immediately after completing their placings on the classes. Notes will be allowed to be used for the contest.
Contest Scoring
All contest participants will compete for individual awards. Results and Awards- Results will be announced during the 2026 RMC!
- Contest Scoring:
- 9 Classes = 450 pts
- 30 to 40 Questions = 300 - 400 pts
- 950 Points Total (Variable depending on questions