Master Shepherd Award
The master shepherd award is presented each year to an acting or past officer, director, chairperson, or committee member of the California Wool Growers Association. The individuals listed below have proven support and leadership within the Association and the Sheep Industry.
1997 – Al Spotorno & John Errea
1996 – Fred Hurlbutt
1995 – Ben Howard
1994 – Stewart Kern
1993 – Olin Henry Timm
1992 – Norman Del Porto
1991 – Joe Mendiburu
1990 – Robert Blackford
1989 – A. L. “Buck” Wiley
2008 - Joe Esnoz
2007- Joanne Nissen
2006 – Dr. Wes Patton
2005 – Mick Freese
2004 – Richard Emigh
2003 – Florence Cubiburu
2002- Dr. Nancy East, DVM
2001- Burrows “Pep” Hamilton
2000 – Donald Torell
1999 – Dick Mudd
1998 – Ray Anchordoguy