National Western In Honor of R. Paul Clayton Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest

Contest Date: January 14, 2024
Contest Components
  • Class #1- Beef Carcasses; Class #2- Beef Cuts; Class #3- Pork Carcasses; Class #4- Pork Cuts; Class #5- Lamb Carcasses; Class #6- Value Based Pricing; Class #7- Beef Cuts; Class #8- Pork Carcasses; Class #9- Pork Cuts; Class #10 -Lamb Carcasses; Quality and Yield 
  • Contest: National and American Divisions Compete
Contest Location: JBS USA, Greeley CO
  • 800 N 8th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
Contest Official Commitee
  • Contest Commitee Chair- Marcia Reeves
  • Contest Committee Member- Bo Garcia, Colton Smith, Taylor McKinzie, Abby Vogl, Kaylee Greiner and Darrell Dowd
Contest Leadership

National Division

  • Cooler Superintendent: TBD
  • Group Leaders: TBD
  • Card Runner: TBD

American Division

  • Cooler Superintendent: TBD
  • Group Leaders: TBD
  • Card Runner: TBD

     

    Student Engagement Session

    *Additional updates coming soon*

    • Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024
    • Time: 5:00-7:00pm MT
    • Address: JBS Corporate Office Address: 1770 Promontory Circle, Greeley, CO 80634
    • JBS will be hosting its traditional annual student networking opportunity. The students will have the opportunity to:
      • Hear from Tim Schellpeper (JBS USA CEO) and JBS HR about opportunities
      • Visit with former meats judging and/or former/active management trainee JBS & Pilgrim’s employees about their experiences
      • Learn about the company’s US brands and products
      • Tour the company’s pilot plant and kitchen
      • Enjoy a chef-prepared dinner and network with your fellow students
    • Rotation #1 – Continental Divide, Summit Kitchen, Cafeteria
      • Rotation #2 – Summit Kitchen, Cafeteria, Continental Divide
      • Rotation #3 – Cafeteria, Continental Divide, Summit Kitchen
        • Speakers/Panel – Continental Divide
        • Product/Brand & Tour – Summit Kitchen & Pilot Plant
        • Chef Dinner – Cafeteria
        • Coaches Meeting – Navajo Peak Conference Room

        If your judging program is not listed, please contact Leslie Frenzel immediately at lfrenzel@meatscience.org

        Banquet Details
        • Banquet Date: Monday, January 15, 2024
        • Banquet Time: 7:30am
        Banquet Location and Address: Double Tree Hotel- 3203 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 870207
        Registration

        All banquet attendees beyond those registered for the contest MUST register to attend the banquet 2 weeks prior to the event.  If they need a special accommodation, please contact Leslie Frenzel to share their needs.  Banquet fees will be $25.00 per additional attendee.

        Banquet Registration