Nominate Young Individual with Exceptional Service to PA Dairy for Award

Jul 28, 2025

If you know an individual between the ages of 18 and 30 who has demonstrated exceptional service to and promotion of Pennsylvania’s dairy industry, nominate them for the Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award by August 4, 2025. The award program was established in 2024 to honor the memory and distinguished service of Janet Harding Ruslavage to Pennsylvania’s dairy industry. The award will provide recognition and financial support to an outstanding young individual who has demonstrated a commitment to dairy service and promotion through the contributions they are making to enrich the future of Pennsylvania’s dairy industry.

“My mom was a promoter [for dairy] all of her life, and she was a role model for many young ladies over the years. She felt promotion and service to the industry was pretty important, and we are proud that this award recognizing exemplary service and promotion to the industry was established with donations from many folks across the industry,” said Jeff Harding on behalf of the Harding family.

Nominations can be submitted online at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/janet-harding-ruslavage-award and are due by August 4, 2025. The winning individual will receive a $3,000 cash award and recognition at the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Princess State Pageant in September.

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