Pilar Gamage, of Schuylerville Receives Fred Sanders Award for Dairy Cattle 

Pilar Gamage is our 2023 Fred Sanders Award Recipient. Pilar achieved the highest points by participating in the Saratoga County 4-H Dairy Club, Dairy Bowl, Dairy Judging, and Public Presentation Day. She also exhibited her Dairy Cattle at the Saratoga County Fair and participated in the fitting and showmanship competition. Pilar entered an education animal science poster in the 4-H Building, pushing her to the top for highest points. Congratulations Pilar Gamage!

Fred Sanders grew up showing cattle at the Saratoga County Fair. His individual successes propelled him to show at several fairs and included trips to the NYS Fair where he had his share of memorable times. In a  tribute to his 60 years of showing cattle and his passion to see youngsters involved in showing at the fair, a continuing “Fred Sanders Award” was established to begin with the 2012 Saratoga County Fair.

Fred had a passion for showing cattle and enjoyed watching the local 4-H’ers showing their cattle at the fair. Each year, in his honor, the winner will receive a $250 cash award and an individual plaque presented in the show ring to the Saratoga County 4-H’er.