The Herdsman of the Year is a prestigious award sponsored by the Shorthorn Foundation and honored with a trophy buckle in memory of Lawrence Grathwohl. Lawrence Grathwohl was a loyal member of the ASA who passed at the young age of 41. He was best known for raising Shorthorn cattle, which he showed all across the country. The award is voted on by fellow Shorthorn breeders and announced during the National Shorthorn Show each year.

NAILE 2023 :: Jake Nikkel & Jaxon Schrag

NAILE 2022 :: Mitchell Smith

NAILE 2021:: Matthew Hahn

NAILE 2020 :: Scott Winkle

NAILE 2019 :: Steck Cattle, Craig & Stephanie Steck

2018 :: Ethan Crow

2017 :: Ron Rutan

2016 :: Nate Tice

2015 :: Caleb and Seth Vance

2014 :: Kyle Schoufler

2013 :: Jeff Stump

2012 :: Jess Recknor

2011 :: Jared Boyert

2010 :: Jeff Sargent

2009 :: Tyler Cates

2008 :: Josh Greenhorn

2007 :: Travis Pembrook