ST. JOSPH, Mo. - This year, 2020, is one that most want to put in their rearview. Events were cancelled or cut short, school moved from in-person to online, and face coverings and social distancing became the new norm.
However, one group of young people didnât let 2020 squelch their opportunities. If anything, the first ever Sure Champ Leadership Team proved themselves to be true leaders by meeting new people, trying new experiences and never taking anything for granted, according to a news release.
The Sure Champ Leadership Team was comprised of nine young people from across the country from various backgrounds with one common passion â the livestock industry. They were originally selected to receive a scholarship to attend their breedsâ respective leadership development conferences toward the end of the summer in return for helping provide leadership and networking through the Sure Champ brand at various events this summer. Enter the COVID-19 pandemic.