Ozarks Healthcare Foundation Sponsors Belt Buckle Awards at Heart of the Ozarks Fair 

The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation was proud to sponsor the championship belt buckle awards at the 2026 Heart of the Ozarks Fair, recognizing the hard work, dedication, and achievements of local youth exhibitors.

The belt buckle awards were presented to outstanding participants across multiple livestock categories, celebrating the commitment and perseverance of young exhibitors who have invested countless hours caring for and preparing their animals for competition.

"Supporting opportunities that help young people grow into confident, resilient leaders is an important part of building healthier communities," Terence Farrell, Ozarks Healthcare President and CEO, said. "The Heart of the Ozarks Fair encourages responsibility, perseverance, and service - qualities that contribute not only to personal success but to the long-term health and strength of our region. We are proud to invest in the next generation through partnerships like this."

"We are honored to support the Heart of the Ozarks Fair and recognize the incredible young people who represent the future of our communities," Josh Reeves, Ozarks Healthcare Vice President of Development and Advocacy, said. "These exhibitors demonstrate responsibility, leadership, and a strong work ethic - qualities that align with our mission of investing in the health and well-being of the communities we serve."

Sponsoring the Heart of the Ozarks Fair belt buckle awards reflects the Foundation's ongoing investment in programs that encourage youth development and celebrate local traditions.

The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation congratulates all of this year's exhibitors and thanks the Heart of the Ozarks Fair Board, volunteers, families, and supporters for another successful fair.

Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.

Pictured back row from left to right: Cody, Jedlicka, Grayson Hale, and Hadley Meyers
Middle row left to right: Bailey Ryan and Xavier Cooper
Bottom row left to right: Josh Reeves, Ozarks Healthcare Vice President of Development and Advocacy, Kennedi Wooderson, Ruby Hinds, and Terence Farrell, Ozarks Healthcare President and CEO