Rose Mofford Award
Outstanding Junior Exhibitor

This award is presented in honor of former Arizona Governor Rose Mofford. Governor Mofford was an active supporter of the Arizona National and Agriculture in Arizona.

Recipient to be awarded a buckle and a $1,000 award.

Rose Mofford was born in Globe, Arizona, and was involved in state government for 50 years. She worked in the Arizona Treasurer’s Office and the Tax Commission before becoming assistant secretary of state in 1953, a position she held for 22 years. In 1975 she became assistant director in the department of revenue and succeeded Wesley Bolin as secretary of state in 1977. She won election to her first full term as secretary of state in 1978 and was reelected in 1982 and 1986. In 1988 Mofford was sworn in as governor to complete the term of impeached Governor Evan Mecham. Mofford became the first woman governor in Arizona history. Rose was an integral part of the Arizona Political Scene and a supporter of the Agriculture Industry. The Arizona National Livestock Show greatly benefited from Rose’s participation. During her involvement with the Show, Rose noticed there were no awards for the Arizona participants. In 1978, she created the award “Best All Around Arizona Junior Exhibitor”, later renamed the Rose Mofford Award, to give recognition to “these hardworking Arizona kids”. A belt buckle that was presented was personally designed by Rose herself, and became one of the most sought-after awards for young participants. The 1992 Arizona National was dedicated to Rose Mofford.

 

Qualifications

  • Must be an Arizona Resident
  • Must be a junior exhibitor at the current Arizona National Livestock Show
  • Must not have been previously awarded the Rose Mofford Award 

Award Procedure/Timeline

    • December 1 – Applications due to the Arizona National Office
    • Week of December 5 – Committee will review applications
      • Finalists will be determined and contacted for an interview
    • Week of December 12 – Conduct finalist interviews
    • December 28 – The recipient of the Rose Mofford Award presented at the Arizona National Show Dedication

Application Information

Please submit completed applications via email to information@aznational.org. The deadline for submission is December 1.

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