Holstein Canada awards prestigious certificates to a person or group whose accomplishments are extraordinary and whose achievements have had an impact on the Association, its membership, the breed, and/or the Canadian dairy industry. Their efforts have been central in the breed’s growth and prosperity within Canada and/or around the world.
In its entire history, Holstein Canada has only awarded a small number of Certificates; presented at the Annual General Meeting during the National Holstein Convention. The two distinguished Certificates—Certificate of Recognition and Certificate of Superior Accomplishment—are awarded based on the following criteria: