Monday, January 24, 2011 11:52 am

From left are award winners Bruce Steelman, Davy Sneed and Heath Nokes.

Cannon County was the buzz at the recent Tennessee Cattlemen’s Convention in Pigeon Forge held on Friday, January 21st.

Awards were presented to three from Cannon County: Davy Sneed received the Business Person of the Year, Bruce Steelman was awarded the Outstanding Extension work in Adult Beef Area, and Heath Nokes received the Outstanding Extension Work in 4-H Beef Program

Several Cannon County Cattlemen’s Association members attended the convention.

“We are fortunate to have such a strong base of support from our producers, agencies and local businesses,” remarked Steelman, County Director of Cannon County Extension. “It’s always a group effort in all our meetings, field days and programs conducted in Cannon County.”

Davy, Bruce and Health said they accepted the awards "on behalf of the beef producers and youth we are so fortunate to work with throughout the year."