The Rural Impact Awards are proud to announce the 2024 winners across several categories, honoring individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have significantly contributed to the growth, innovation, and vitality of rural America. These awards celebrate outstanding accomplishments in community, business, and leadership.
Community & Culture Awards
Recognizing those who enrich rural communities through education, culture, and engagement:
- 4-H Club of the Year: Fayette County 4-H (Fayette County, Texas)
- Agricultural Association of the Year: Livestock Publications Council (Springtown, Texas)
- Educational Conference of the Year: King Ranch Institute (Kingsville, Texas)
- Fair of the Year: Fort Bend County Fair (Rosenberg, Texas)
- Farmers Market of the Year: Diilorios (Hempstead, Texas)
- Festival of the Year: Cattle Country Music Festival (Gonzales, Texas)
- FFA Chapter of the Year: Waller FFA (Waller, Texas)
- Heritage Preservation Award: Black Cowboy Museum (Rosenberg, Texas)
- Rural Artist Of the Year: Providence Ezell, (Breckenridge, Texas)
- Rural Health and Wellness Award: Emily Shaw, Dairy Girl Fitness
- Western Craftsman of the Year: Cade Dannhaus (Llevelland, Texas)











Business & Industry Awards
Celebrating organizations driving economic growth and innovation in rural industries:
- Agricultural Co-Op of the Year: United Ag (El Campo, Texas)
- BBQ Joint of the Year: Hinzes BBQ (Wharton, Texas)
- Boutique of the Year: Ruby and Yaya (El Campo, Texas)
- Builder of the Year: C.W. Krueger Construction (Bellville, Texas)
- Event Venue of the Year: Twisted Ranch Events & Design (Beeville, Texas)
- Farm to Table Excellence Award: England Cattle Co. (Mercedes, Texas)
- Feed Company of the Year: East Bernard Milling (East Bernard, Texas)
- Feed Store of the Year: Mason Feed Store (Mason, Texas)
- Livestock Market of the Year: Jordan Cattle (San Saba, Texas)
- Mexican Food Restaurant of the Year: Tia’s Tex Mex (Valley View, Texas)
- Podcast of the Year: Beyond the Ring (Crockett, Texas)
- Realtor of the Year: Signature Ranches Realty (Hempstead, Texas)
- Reproduction Service of the Year: ST Genetics (Navasota, Texas)
- Rural Entrepreneur of the Year; Tucker Teague (Hamlin, Texas)
- Rural Publication of the Year: The Brahman Journal (Hempstead, Texas)
- Steakhouse of the Year: 5D Steakhouse (Yorktown, Texas)
- Veterinary Clinic of the Year: Wharton Veterinary Clinic (Wharton, Texas)
- Western Wear Store of the Year: South Texas Tack (Brenham, Texas)


















People Awards
Highlighting individuals whose leadership and skills uplift rural industries and communities:
- Auctioneer of the Year: Steve Bonham (Newcastle, Oklahoma)
- Crop Producer of The Year: Horizon Turf Grass (Wharton, Texas)
- Family Farm of the Year: England Farms (Mercedes, Texas)
- Lawyer of the Year: Tiffany Lashmet (White Deer, Texas)
- Photographer of the Year: HG Ranch Photography (Wharton, Texas)
- Ranch of the Year: 6666 Ranch (Guthrie, Texas)
- Rural Educator of the Year: Michelle West (Boling, Texas)
- Rural Influencer of the Year: Andrea Fleming – That Fit Advocate (Minnesota)
- Rural Journalist of the Year: Victoria Lambert (Hempstead, Texas)
- Rural Leader of the Year: Lana Stanley (Hungerford, Texas)
- Rural Physician of the Year: Dr. Kody Selzer (Shiner, Texas)











Honoring Excellence in Rural America
This year’s winners represent the incredible diversity and impact of rural leaders and organizations. Their dedication to advancing agriculture, fostering community, and promoting innovation showcases the resilience and strength of rural America. Ranch House Designs, sponsors of this awards program, will award more than $30,000 in awards and prizes to the winners of this program as part of their commitment to building brands in rural America.
For more information about the Rural Impact Awards program, visit www.ranchhousedesigns.com.