Awards of World Jersey
World Jersey recognises the exceptional work of individuals and organisations, on behalf of the breed, through its Distinguished Achievement, Meritorious Achievement & Certificate of Achievement Awards as described below.
The Officers of World Jersey select recipients based on nominations submitted by National Member countries or the Council.
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD​
This award is the highest honour that the World Jersey Council can bestow on an individual, or an organisation, and recognises those that have made an outstanding contribution to the breeding, development or promotion of the Jersey breed, or its products, at an international level.
Recipients will have truly set themselves apart by their actions and successes either in immediate influence or over a period of many years. The award is made at a meeting of World Jersey held in conjunction with an International Conference and there is no restriction on the number of recipients, although it is an elite award.
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MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD​
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This award recognises individuals who have provided long and effective service in pursuance of the Objectives of World Jersey.
Recipients must be Life Members of World Jersey who will have achieved success, for example in the promotion of the organisation, support through the raising of funds or sponsorship for World Jersey, attendance and leadership at World Jersey Council Meetings and associated programmes or service as a member of the World Jersey Council or other position. The award is made at an Annual Meeting of the Council.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
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This award recognises individuals who have demonstrated a positive influence on the Jersey breed in their own country through their consistent and long-term efforts.
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Recipients may or may not be Life Members of World Jersey and will usually be recognised through domestic national awards programs. The World Jersey award is meant to compliment that process and may be made at any time.
Recipients of Awards of the World Jersey/WJCB Council:
Distinguished Achievement Award
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2024​
David Hambrook (Jersey) in recognition of his role in the development and promotion of the Jersey breed in Africa and globally.
Peter Larson (Denmark) in recognition of his role in the development and promotion of the Jersey breed in Denmark and globally, and services to the Bureau.
Anders Levring (Denmark) in recognition of his role in the development and promotion of the Jersey breed in Denmark and globally, and services to the Bureau.
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2018
Derrick Frigot MBE (Jersey) for his professional career dedicated to the furtherance of the Jersey breed, worldwide, through his work with the Bureau and contribution to the genetics industry.
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2014​
Richard Claus (USA) for his outstanding contribution to the development and promotion of the Jersey breed and its products.
Duane Norman (USA) for his outstanding contribution to the genetic development of the Jersey breed worldwide.
Johannes Van Eeden (South Africa) for his outstanding contribution to the breed development of the Jersey breed in South Africa and worldwide.
2011
Russell Gammon (Canada) for his outstanding contribution, and long service, to the promotion of the around the world.
2005
​Anne E Perchard MBE (Jersey) for her outstanding contribution to the development of the Jersey breed
2002
​Hans Norgaard (Denmark) for his outstanding contribution to the research and compilation of the history of the Jersey breed worldwide.
Calvin Covington (USA) for his outstanding contribution to the Jersey breed globally by the promotion of equitable milk pricing.
1999
Ian C Harris (New Zealand), for his outstanding contribution to the Jersey breed in New Zealand and services to the Bureau.
1995
E Lea Marsh (USA) for his outstanding contribution to the breeding development and promotion of the Jersey breed and its products worldwide.
Mogens Stendal (Denmark) for his outstanding contribution to the breeding development and promotion of the Jersey breed and its products worldwide.
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1992
​Francis M Redelmeier (Canada) for his outstanding contribution to the breeding development and promotion of the Jersey breed and its products worldwide.
James F Cavanaugh (USA) for his outstanding contribution to the breeding development and promotion of the Jersey breed and its products worldwide.
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MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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2011
Derrick Frigot (Jersey), for his long service of 29 years as Secretary to the World Jersey Cattle Bureau
2008
Anne Corner (United Kingdom) for her long service to the World Jersey Cattle Bureau in running Exchange Programmes.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
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2011
​Simon Boas (Jersey) in recognition of his promotion of the Jersey breed in the countries of Rwanda, Malawi, Ethiopia and Zambia.
Brian Lewis (Malawi) in recognition of his support of the promotion of the Jersey breed within Malawi for over 30 years.
Arno Leurs (Germany) in recognition of his role in the promotion and development of the Jersey breed in Germany.
2021
Bruno Schuler (Switzerland) for his leadership in importing the Jersey breed into Switzerland and establishing the Swiss Association.
Andrew Vander Meulen (Canada) for his services to the breed within the Association, the industry and as a breeder.
Jennifer Vander Meulen (Canada) for her passionate leadership across the Jersey community and her marketing skills, most especially in the 2020 ‘Gone Global’ on-line sale.
2018​
Cherie Bayer (USA) for her professional and dedicated support of Jersey breeders within the American Jersey Cattle Association and the Bureau.
Bernard Gaborit (France) for his inspirational work in producing and marketing Jersey dairy products, and his contribution to the establishment of Jersiaise Fance.
2017
​Gonzalo Maldonado (Colombia) for his contribution to the breed in Colombia and his leadership of the Bureau.
2016
​Andrew Le Gallais (Jersey) for his dedicated work as chairman of Jersey Milk Marketing Board since 1999; and his exceptional passion in the promotion of Jersey milk and dairy products around the world.
​Gebhard Rehberg (Germany) as President of the VDJ breeders organisation in the establishment of the Jersey breed in Germany; particularly his leadership of the 2015 Bureau Annual Meeting in Germany and neighbouring countries.
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2011
Paul Houze (Jersey) for his dedicated work in leading the campaign to facilitate the importation of genetics to the Island of Jersey.
Maria Carmen de Perez Companc (Argentina) for her many years of work and support of the Jersey breed, and the Jersey association, in Argentina.
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John Le Feuvre (Jersey) for his long record of service to the breed in the Island of Jersey through breeding a most successful herd, dedicated supporter of the shows, representation of the breed on numerous committees, including two terms as president of the RJA&HS.
Richard Gibson (New Zealand) for his record of service to the breed in the country, the success of his long established herd, support for the Jersey association and representation as vice president of the WJCB.