To receive the distinction of an All-American, animals are exhibited throughout a show season at the designated PACE (Point Accumulation Event) Shows. Winners are selected through a point tally process based on points earned at the designated Major and Invitational PACE shows. Point amounts are based on the type of show and the number of head exhibited (see Points Distribution for breakdown). Animals are named as an All-American based on the specific age classifications of the PACE Program (see Show Classifications). The top accumulating female and bull of all the age divisions is then named as the “Show Female/Bull of the Year.”