Animal Science Honors Banquet

As an alumnus or friend of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we cordially invite you to attend the Department of Animal Science Honors Banquet on Friday, April 10, 2026. The event will be held at The Ballroom at Bosona in Bennet, Neb.

We are in the process of planning events. We hope that you will plan to celebrate with us!

Banquet Registration

Registration will be open in March

Questions?

Alumni Award Nominations

* nominations must be submitted by January 15 for consideration for that year's banquet

Submit a Nomination

2025 Distinguished Honorees

Maci Mueller

Young Alumni of Distinction

Merlyn Nielsen

Undergraduate of Distinction

Tom Rathje

Graduate of Distinction

Nebraska Cattlemen

Distinguished Service Award

Doyle Wolverton

2025 Block and Bridle Honoree

2026 Weekend Activities

University of Nebraska "Bulls Worth Waiting For" Sale

Saturday, April 11, 2026
1:00 p.m.
Animal Science Complex
University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus

The University of Nebraska "Bulls Worth Waiting For" Sale is sponsored by the Beef Cattle Merchandising class taught each spring in the Department of Animal Science. Students in this class get hands-on experience in advertising, catalog preparation, data collection and the management of a seedstock bull sale. The NU Beef Teaching herd (located on the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center (ENREEC) near Mead, Nebraska) supplies the bulls and data for the class. Leading beef cattle breeders and other experts are invited to speak to our students throughout the spring semester.

Bull Sale Information

If you have any questions about the sale, please contact Matt Spangler.

Department of Animal Science Honors Banquet

Friday, April 11, 2026 -
The Ballroom at Bosana
772 Evergreen Drive
Bennet, NE

Join us as we honor and celebrate the achievements of our alumni award winners, our Block and Bridle club honoree, and the achievements of our department teams.

Banquet Schedule

4:30 p.m. - Awardee Reception
5:30 p.m. - Dinner Buffet
6:00 p.m. - Award Program Starts

A silent auction will be held throughout the evening, and the live cake auction will begin following the awards program.

These events are all made possible because of alumni & friends like you. We are forever grateful for the support you provide for our department and programs and we are excited to celebrate many accomplishments and friendships as a part of this event.