Alabama CattleWomen's Association Scholarships

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The Alabama CattleWomen’s Association presents a $1000 scholarship in honor of Louise

Wilson, the first executive director of what was first called the Alabama CowBelles and later

became known as the Alabama CattleWomen’s Association. Mrs. Wilson was a strong

supporter of young people being a part of Alabama’s cattle industry and the promotion of Bama BEEF. 

It is in her memory that this scholarship is awarded to a high school senior, male or female, with leadership achievements, academic excellence, and ties to the Alabama BEEF industry. Funding for all the ACWA scholarships are provided by ACWA’s Scholarship Fund supported by generous donations.

The Alabama CattleWomen’s Association presents a $500 showmanship scholarship.  The goals of the Alabama Cattlewomen’s Association is to engage young women in best cattle production practices, the Louise Wilson Showmanship Scholarship will be awarded to the highest placing young lady of independent showmanship class.

The Alabama CattleWomen’s Association presents a $500 showmanship scholarship.  The goals of the Alabama Cattlewomen’s Association is to engage young women in best cattle production practices, the Nedria Smelser Showmanship Scholarship will be awarded to the highest placing young lady of independent showmanship class.