2024 Claude Riley Award Winners

Bill Barnes

The Claude Riley Award is a special recognition for support and contribution to the advancement of the National Hay Association.

Congratulations to Bill and Thank You!

Claude Riley was a Chicago area hay dealer, professional hayman, and strong supporter of the NHA. Claude never missed a convention for 20 years after serving as the NHA President in 1972. Claude died three days after the St Augustine, FL convention. Claude’s obituary named the NHA for memorials and the association decided to create the Riley Award. The Riley Award honors professional haymen and strong NHA supporters.

Past Claude Riley Award Winners