Nebraska Cattlemen Posthumously Awards Myron R. Benes with the 2025 Industry Service Award

Albion Native Honored for Contributions

Lincoln, Neb. (December 22, 2025) –The Nebraska Cattlemen posthumously awarded Myron R. Benes with the 2025 Industry Service Award during the Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Awards Banquet.

The Nebraska Cattlemen Industry Service Award recognizes the contribution of individuals who have gone above and beyond to support agriculture.

Kevin Benes stated, “We’re very honored for dad to get this award. Working around cattle was his life. He did a lot of incredible things behind the scenes that no one got to see. Our family is humbled to accept this award on his behalf.” 

Nebraska Cattlemen executive vice president Laura Field said, “His devotion to cattle and kids through volunteering in local cattlemen’s groups and 4-H and FFA programs prove Myron Benes’ dedication, love and service for the cattle industry. We are pleased to honor him with the Industry Service Award and encourage others to adopt his kind and generous spirit.”

Background

Myron R. Benes passed away on November 3, 2022, at his home in Albion, NE. He was 69 years old.

Myron was born on January 4, 1953, in Lincoln, NE. Before graduating from Bishop Neumann High School in Wahoo, NE, Myron enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1970 and served for seven years before returning to his family’s farm in Valparaiso.

It wasn’t much longer before he and his brother Melvin met a man by the name of Jim Wolf, whom they would show cattle for. Wolf encouraged Myron to move to Albion to work for him. Myron specialized in sales consulting with breeding programs for the Wolf family and Wagonhammer Ranch. He was an active member member of many cattle organizations, including Boone-Nance Cattlemen, Nebraska Cattlemen, American Angus Association, Simmental Association, Charolais Association, and Nebraska Elite Beef.

Myron and his wife, Karen (Stevens), raised two sons and were active in their community. He particularly enjoyed helping his boys and grandchildren with their show cattle, along with many other kids in 4-H and FFA.

View Benes’ full award video here.