Herman R. Purdy (July 4, 1919 – June 30, 1985) was a teacher, judging-team coach, and one of the world’s most revered livestock judges. He lived not far from Huntingdon in Hartslog Valley where he raised cattle. As a leader in the livestock industry, Purdy was inducted into the Saddle and Sirloin Hall of Fame in 1984. He was influential in the lives of many young 4-H and FFA members. Following Purdy’s passing, the Herman Purdy Livestock Scholarship fund was started by Scott Brown from the proceeds of his market project. Since then, scholarships have been awarded to youth, in Huntingdon County, who have shown market livestock at the fair and are pursuing a post-secondary education. Candidates have the opportunity to earn up to a $500 scholarship based on years of participation and the quality of the application. If selected as a recipient, applicants will receive their monetary award upon verification of successful completion of the first semester/term at their institution.