Twenty Seventeen marks the 70th anniversary of the Utah CattleWomen's Association. It was founded February 1947 as the Utah Cowbelles. Edna Montgomery was the first president. It was created to be an auxiliary to the Utah Cattlemen's Association and to promote the welfare of the Beef Industry, create friendship among members, and to help promote beef education.
In 1986 it became the Utah CattleWomen’s Association. The purpose of this organization shall be to serve as an auxiliary to the Utah Cattlemen’s Association, and to promote the welfare of the Beef Industry, and create friendship among the members. We have had 40 presidents. Twenty Three as the Utah Cowbelles and Seventeen as the Utah CattleWomen's Association. Take a look and see how we have expanded our reach. |
Scholarships
We have the Utah CattleWomen's scholarships and also the Utah Beef Ambassadors scholarships. Our youth are amazing and great advocates for the
Beef Industry. |
State Beef Cook-Off
Six contestants vie for the $300 cash prize and honor of being the best in the state with their beef dish. This event happens on the 2nd Saturday of the Utah State Fair in
Salt Lake City. |
Spirit of the CattleWomen
Our Twenty-fourth President Jeaneen Chambers started the Spirit of the CattleWoman award to honor our past presidents and outstanding ladies
in our group. |