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AWARDS
by Tony Caligiuri Chair, Ram Awards Committee
More Changes In Store For 2024 Ram Awards
Bolstered by the tremendous success of the 2023 Ram Awards, even more exciting plans are in the works for the 2024 awards. The 2024 Ram Awards will again be held in the Mt. Rose Ballroom, near the front entrance of the convention center, allowing for more convenient access by attendees and exhibitors who are already on the show floor. Expanded participation for hunters who are receiving awards along with their guides and outfitters is on tap for this year and will include signage for outfitter’s booths and taxidermy displays on stage during the awards ceremony that will feature some of the winning rams.
The ballroom will be set up with expanded audio and video capability and a streamlined presentation floor layout that will move the actual ram awards and FNAWS with more seamless presentations while also allowing for more time for both individual and group photos.
The food serving areas will be moved to the side walls, providing better visibility, less congestion and better access to the stage. This year’s lunch will again be provided at no charge, compliments of the Wild Sheep Foundation.
On the North American side, Rocky Mountain goats will be moved from an international classification back to the North American side and the international categories will see several changes including new separate classifications for Markhor and Marco Polo sheep.
The actual awards will feature a much improved plaque design along with the ever popular, trophy belt buckles for the top contenders in each division.
Taking into consideration the shipping constraints and time delays that were intensified during the pandemic, the entry timeframe for international awards has been expanded to include those trophies taken between August 30th, 2019, through August 30th, 2023.
The entry guidelines for North American sheep will remain the same with rams taken between August 30th, 2021, through August 30th, 2023, eligible for entry in the 2024 awards. Entry forms and score sheets for both international and North American sheep is November 1st. More information and entry forms can be found on the Wild Sheep Foundation web site at www. wildsheepfoundation.org WS
