Outstanding Junior Holstein Members Recognized with National Judi Collinsworth Memorial Scholarships

The National Judi Collinsworth Outstanding Junior Exhibitor Memorial Scholarship award recognizes National Junior Holstein Show exhibitors who have shown committed involvement and interest in the Holstein industry. Holstein Association USA will support two college students with the 2025 scholarships.

Receiving the top $1,000 scholarship is Rachel Craun of Mount Crawford, Virginia. Rachel attends Purdue University, where she is active in the Purdue Dairy Club and found success on the Collegiate Dairy Judging team. After graduating in May 2026, Rachel plans to work full time for the agricultural division of Mauer-Stutz, an engineering firm based in Peoria, Illinois.

Over the past dozen years, Rachel has been involved in many different aspects of the Junior Holstein Association. From serving in officer roles on the Virginia Holstein Association, to placing first in the National Virtual Interview and National Dairy Jeopardy contests, to being named a National Distinguished Junior Member Finalist, she has seized every opportunity available. Rachel met her goal of competing at the International Junior Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo in 2025.

“Showing has taught me to be proud of the wins and proud of achieving a goal, but to be present in the moment in order to find value in every experience, even if you don’t finish where you had hoped,” Rachel says. “These lessons will serve me well as I start my career and face both success and failure in the workplace.”

Receiving the $500 scholarship is Jon Chapman of Keyes, California. Jon is a student at Iowa State University studying Agriculture Systems Technology. He is an active member of the Iowa State Dairy Science Club and looks forward to furthering his dairy judging skills as a member of the collegiate team. In his future career, Jon hopes to help dairyman realize greater efficiency and profitability through innovative facility designs and concepts.

Jon is also an accomplished Junior Holstein member and is currently serving as chairman of the Junior Advisory

Committee. He has also been active in the California Junior Holstein Association, serving on the officer team for ten years. Other highlights of Jon’s Junior Holstein career include competing in the Virtual Interview Contest and competing at the International Junior Holstein Show twice.

“Regardless of placings, I am proud of my efforts, in my sportsmanship, and the dedication that goes into raising Holsteins year-round — not just walking in the showring,” Jon says.

About the Award

Judi Collinsworth worked at Holstein Association USA in Brattleboro, Vermont as the Executive Director of Member and Industry Relations. She spent a great deal of time working to improve and expand the programs available to Holstein youth and was responsible for telemarketing, member-related programs, State Association communications, member services, and Association external affairs.Scholarship recipients must be a National Junior Holstein member and enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or university. Youth must also have exhibited their animal at a National Junior Holstein Show during the current show season. Applicants are judged on their leadership profile, Holstein involvement and interest, and participation in other activities. More information can be found at www.holsteinusa.com/pdf/forms_apps/collinsworth_award.pdf.