The Madera County Cattlemen’s Association (MCCA) announced its annual awards.
The 2023 Cattlemen of the Year is Martin and Betty Morgan, the Cowboy of the Year is Stephen Elgorriaga and a special award, Friend of Madera County Cattlemen, is Roger Evans.
Nominated and elected by past honorees, these awards are given in recognition of contributions to and influence of the cattle industry in Madera County. The recipients will be honored at the MCCA’s Fall Dinner, which will be held on October 21, at 5 p.m. at the Historic Buchenau Ranch, 26601 Road 602.