The Gunnison County 4-H Program would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the 2025 Cattlemen’s Days Royalty – Queen Aspen McNulty and Princess Genevieve Williams for their generous donation of $5000 to support the local 4-H program. The royalty donated to support the Nadine Henry 4-H Forever Fund, the Gunnison County Horse Program and the Gunnison County Livestock Program.

Each year, the Cattlemen’s Days Royalty dedicates their time to representing the community, promoting Western heritage, and supporting local youth. This year’s royalty went above and beyond by donating proceeds from their fundraising efforts to help strengthen Gunnison County’s 4-H program.

“These young women are wonderful role models for our community,” said Hannah Cranor-Kersting, Gunnison County Extension Director. “Their donation helps us continue to provide hands-on learning experiences and leadership opportunities for our 4-H members. It is so neat to see our program come full circle – our 4-H members are giving back to ensure that the program can continue into the future.”

Both Queen Aspen and Princess Genevieve participate in 4-H in the livestock and horse projects. Now aged out, Aspen was a member for eleven years and participated in the Horse, Market Sheep, Market Swine, Market Goat, Clothing Construction and Cake Decorating projects. Aspen won many awards throughout her years in 4-H including the Krisjan Harnish Master Horseman Award. Genevieve is still a member – entering her ninth year. She has her own homegrown herd of cattle and sheep, and has participated in the Breeding Beef, Market Beef, Market Goat, Horse, Market Sheep, Breeding Sheep, and Market Swine Projects. Genevieve has also won many awards – including the 2025 Champion Master Beef Producer, and the 2025 Champion and Reserve Champion Master Sheep Producer.

“After eleven incredible years in 4-H, I’ve gained so much from the experience,” said Queen Aspen McNulty. “Donating to 4-H is my way of giving back to the program that has given me so much.”

The funds that Aspen and Genevieve are giving back will go directly toward the Livestock and Horse Project, and scholarships and educational events that benefit 4-H members across the county.

Gunnison County 4-H and CSU Extension sincerely thank the 2025 Cattlemen’s Days Royalty for their generosity, dedication, and continued support of the local 4-H youth development program, leadership, and agriculture.