2025 HALL OF FAME RECIPIENT

Curtis Curry
A lifelong Oklahoman, Curtis Curry makes his home in McAlester, Ok where he has built a reputation for integrity, leadership, and deep knowledge of the Hereford breed. Curtis and his family run approximately 75-100 females in Okfuskee and Pittsburg counties. They sell mostly private treaty but they also have a production sale about every other year. Along with the females, Curtis also markets approximately 40-50 bulls each year.
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Known for his commitment to quality, Curtis has helped advance genetic programs that are now used widely throughout the country, strengthening herds and supporting the progress of cattle producers.
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His dedication to the Hereford breed is evident in his extensive involvement in the Hereford breed. Curtis has served 10 years on the Oklahoma Hereford Association board of directors. In addition to his decade on the state board, he was also a state advisor for 6 years offering guidance and advocating for the juniors. Curtis also contributed significantly on the national level as a member of the American Hereford Association board of directors. This reflects his long standing commitment to the Hereford breed and his vision for the continued improvement and growth.
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Through his leadership roles and his hands-on experience within the Hereford breed, Curtis has earned the respect of peers across the industry. His work continues to leave a lasting impact on the Hereford breed and also its dedicated leaders.
PAST RECIPIENTS
1996: Don & Billie Dennis
1997: G.T. "Doc" Easley, D.V.M
1998: Milt Messner & Keith McLemore
1999: Faye Trim
2000: Clifford Knight
2001: Burke Healey
2002: Robert Call
2003: Norman Durham & Haskell Hammontree
2004: Glen and Jean Britton
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2005: Guy Shull
2006: Jim Boyd
2007: Dan Bowling
2008: Bill Jacobs
2009: Eddie Sims
2010: John Loewen
2011: Leon Langford
2012: Henry LeForce
2013: Charles and Nancy Buckminster
2014: Mickey Blakley
2015: Randy Ward
2016: Ted Curry
2017: Monte Soules
2018: Allen Moss
2019: Odell Gelvin
2022: Milton Messner
2023: Kyndell Nichols
2024: Littau Polled Herefords
