17 OCTOBER 2024: His “incredible vision” and “compelling essay” persuaded the judges that our Opal Creek feedlot manager Angus Lee should be named the 2024 Young Lot Feeder of the Year last night in the glittering BeefEx awards hosted by the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA).
The Coopers and Allflex Gala Dinner saw Angus thank his colleagues and family and make special mention of his three-week-old son.
Sponsored by Performance Feeds LLC, the ALFA Young Lot Feeder of the Year Award aims to foster individuals who have a clear outlook for the future of the feedlot industry, and an aptitude for leadership in their work.
After formal interviews with the independent judging panel followed by a presentation and meet & greet with the ALFA Board in Sydney, three of the six Finalists progressed in the award as grand finalists.
ALFA president Barb Madden said: “ALFA is consistently impressed by the calibre of young people this award brings forward each year, with Angus being a standout in their presence, passion, and thoughtful leadership.”