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23 PAST BIF BAKER/CUNDIFF AWARD RECIPIENTS 2017 Cashley Ahlberg, Kansas State University Lindsay Upperman, University of California-Davis 2016 Kathleen Ochsner, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kashly Schweer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2015 and earlier. this was known as the Frank Baker Scholarship ) 2015 Justin Buchanan, Oklahoma State University Jamie Parham, South Dakota State University 2014 Heather Bradford, Kansas State University Xi Zeng, Colorado State University 2013 Heather Bradford, Kansas State University Erika Downey, Texas A&M University 2012 Jeremy Howard, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kristina Weber, University of California-Davis 2011 Brian Brigham, Colorado State University Megan Rolf, University of Missouri 2010 Kent A. Gray, North Carolina State University 2009 Lance Leachman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Scott Speidel, Colorado State University 2008 Devori W. Beckman, Iowa State University Kasey L. DeAtley, New Mexico State University 2007 Gabriela C. Márquez Betz, Colorado State University Yuri Regis Montanholi, University of Guelph 2006 Amy Kelley, Montana State University Jamie L. Williams, Colorado State University 2005 Matthew A. Cleveland, Colorado State University David P. Kirschten, Cornell University 2004 Reynold Bergen, University of Guelph Angel Rios-Utrera, University of Nebraska 2003 Fernando F. Cardoso, Michigan State University Charles Andrew McPeake, Michigan State University 2002 Katherina A. Donoghue, University of Georgia Khathutshelo A. Nephawe, University of Nebraska 2001 Khathutshelo A. Nephawe, University of Nebraska Janice M. Rumph, University of Nebraska 2000 Paul L. Charteris, Colorado State University Katherine A. Donoghue, University of Georgia 1999 Janice M. Rumph, University of Nebraska Bruce C. Shanks, Montana State University 1998 Patrick Doyle, Colorado State University Shannon M. Schafer, Cornell University 1997 Rebecca K. Splan, University of Nebraska Robert Williams, University of Georgia 1996 D. H. “Denny” Crews, Jr., Louisiana State University Lowell S. Gould, University of Nebraska 1995 D. H. “Denny” Crews, Jr., Louisiana State University Dan Moser, University of Georgia 1994 Kelly W. Bruns, Michigan State University William Herring, University of Georgia His research efforts have involved evaluation and utilization of diverse breeds, effects and utilization of heterosis through alternative crossbreeding systems, and evaluation and effectiveness of selection for traits of economic importance in beef production. Since his retirement, he has continued service as a collaborator at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, assisting with preparation of research reports and speaking at beef industry meetings and conferences. Cundiff has served as chairman of the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Committee on Genetic Prediction from 1973 until 2007, and as the Agricultural Research Service, USDA representative on the BIF Board of Directors from 1981 until 2007. He has served as editor of the Beef Improvement Federation’s 9th Edition of Guidelines for Uniform Beef Improvement Programs.