NILE Legacy Award is a $500 award that is awarded to one student, either a high school senior or college student, based on their involvement in NILE and NILE activities.

Cody Arnold is the son of Rhonda Arnold of Chinook, MT. Currently, Cody is a soon-to-be graduate at Chinook High School where he will graduate in May. After graduation, he plans to attend Montana State Northern University in Havre, MT to pursue a degree in Farm Mechanics/Diesel Tech/Welding Tech. Cody's NILE Involvement includes participation in the NILE Angus Futurity Shows in 2017-2020, Assisted consignors with sale heifers in the Angus and Red Angus Sales and has been a junior exhibitor.