Awards
We are pleased to offer several awards to our deserving members each year, recognizing them for their achievements and contributions to the Beefmaster breed.
Legend Award
This award recognizes service to the breed and to the association without regard to the type, size, and management practice of this member’s breeding program.
Legend Award Recipients:
- 2025 – Dave Moore
- 2024 - Collin Osbourn
- 2023 - Tony and Karen Psencik
- 2022 - Kito Saenz
- 2021 - Elton Lieke
- 2020 - Donnie Kasper
- 2019 - Bob and Bonnie Siddons
- 2018 - E C Larkin
- 2017 - Chapman
- 2016 – Carrillo Family
- 2015 – Fred and Judy Long
- 2014 – Ray Walker
- 2013 – Dr. Billy Welkener
- 2012 – J.M. "Joe" Martinez
- 2011 – Hans Wittenburg
- 2010 – Bill Carr
- 2009 – John Newburn
- 2008 – Melvin Scherer Jr.
- 2007 – Ed Wicker
- 2006 – Seymour Wormser
- 2005 – Anthony Mihalski
- 2004 – Don Kasper
- 2003 – Don Moore
- 2002 – Pat Shannon
- 2001 – Humberto Garza
- 2000 – Jack Dunn
- 1999 – Ascencion “Chon” Martinez
- 1998 – Joe Hendricks
- 1997 – Leo Joeris
- 1996 – Joe Yarbro
- 1995 – Enrique G. Garcia
- 1994 - Jim Ed Rhodes
- 1993 – J.B. Kolb
- 1992 – Walker White
Breeder of the Year Award
This award recognizes an exemplary LOBBA breeder each year. Selection criteria includes association involvement, use of breed programs, implementation of reproductive technologies, program accomplishments and future dedication to the Beefmaster breed.
Member of the Year Award
This award recognizes members who contribute to and promote LOBBA and LOBBA cattle.
New Member of the Year Award
This award is for members with less than eight years or had an extensive ownership/management change for that membership number for less than eight years.
Performance Breeder of the Year
This award is given to members who extensively collect and use performance data to improve their cattle operations.
LOBBA Membership
LOBBA Membership dues are $30 a year and payable to
Live Oak Beefmaster Breeders Association
PO Box 1169
Three Rivers, TX 78071
View LOBBA Membership Form
Our Leadership
Live Oak BBA Board Officers
President
Gary Halepeska
Goliad, Texas
Vice President
Bill Wilson
Edinburg, Texas
Treasurer
Dave Moore
George West, Texas
Secretary
Sarah Clark
La Pryor, Texas
Ex - Officio
Melvin Scherer
Fannin, Texas
Emeritus
Don Kasper
Three Rivers, Texas
Board Members
Tim Pollok
Ruben Gutierrez
Ernie Chapa
Joe Wittenburg
Chris Cooley
Tyler Gwosdz
Tony Psencik
Cameron Cox
Elton Lieke
Jim Woolman
Clay Howell
Lauren Lyssy
Associate Board Members
Charles Schneider
Vicente Garza
Becky Rion