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 2018 :: 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