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In 24 years involved with the ILT Youthmark Young Achievers Awards, photographer Shelley Clark has never had cows in the mix before.

Wyndham's Kate Cummings is one of 49 successful recipients in 2016, earning the award for Holstein Friesian Cattle and Sheep Meat Judging.

Clark said it was a far cry from the traditional sporting and academic recipients and reflected the diversity of the province's youth.

"It's always nice to see students acknowledged for their achievements outside of what's considered the norm," she said. "It's so important for our young people to get...