MSBA Sponsored Awards

The Maryland Sheep Breeders Association is proud to sponsor the following awards at fairs, festivals, and shows across the state by providing trophies and/or monetary prizes. We are feel it especially important to sponsor youth/4-H awards, as we recognize that youth represent the future of our industry.

Prizes Sponsored by MSBA

Best Bred and Owned 4-H/Youth Sheep

We strongly encourage all counties who don’t already have one to add a Bred and Owned class at their fair, and to contact us regarding sponsorship.

Maryland State Fair

  • Supreme Champion 4-H/FFA Ram
  • Supreme Champion 4-H/FFA Ewe
  • High Junior Individual in Sheep Judging
  • High Intermediate Individual in Sheep Judging
  • High Senior Individual in Sheep Judging
  • High Junior Team in Sheep Judging
  • High Intermediate Team in Sheep Judging
  • High Senior Team in Sheep Judging

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

  • Skein & Garment Competition – Best of Maryland Wool, Skein
  • Skein & Garment Competition – Best of Maryland Wool, Article
  • Skein & Garment Competition – Best of Maryland Wool, Producer

Prizes sponsored by the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

Maryland State Fair

  • Open Class Sheep Show – All Other Wool

Howard County Fair

  • 4-H Sheep Lead Class – Senior – Made
  • 4-H Sheep Lead Class – Senior – Purchased
  • 4-H Sheep Lead Class – Junior- Made
  • 4-H Sheep Lead Class – Junior – Purchased
  • 4-H Sheep Lead Class – Intermediate- Made
  • 4-H Sheep Lead Class – Intermediate- Purchased
  • 4-H Sheep Lead Class – Clover – Made
  • 4-H Sheep Lead Class – Clover – Purchased
  • Supreme Champion 4-H Wool Ram
  • Supreme Champion 4-H Wool Ewe
  • Best Open Class Handspinning
  • Best Open Class Handweaving
  • Best Open Class Weaving Entry Made of Maryland Wool
  • Supreme Champion Open Class Wool Fleece