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2025 Volunteer Awards

Thank you to all our Volunteers! We greatly appreciate all that our volunteers do to support our mission, and look forward to recognizing them each year with a variety of awards. If you’re interested in making a difference, see more about our Volunteer opportunities here!

2025 Awards

Top Hand: Jeff Denton
Committeeman of the Year: Brooklyn Farris, Mutton Bustin’
Most Dedicated Chair: Temetria McVea, Acts & Exhibits
Most Dedicated Vice Chair: Dawn Liesman, Youth Auction
Top Junior Leader: Ashlyn Eschberger

2025 Top Committee Members

  • Laura Kelly, 100X Dance Hall
  • Jason Reineke, Acts & Exhibits
  • Rebecca Garcia, Ambassadors
  • Lori Wedemeyer, Art
  • Jen Johnston, Backstage
  • Mitchell Bayer, BBQ Austin
  • Clayton Pulley, Calf Scramble
  • Lorraine Castillo, Competitive Events
  • Kirby Haywood, Cowboy Breakfast
  • Scott Kaderka, Event Staff
  • Lara Jenkins, Gala
  • Paul Lipstein, Hospitality
  • Brooklyn Farris, Mutton Bustin
  • Jason Lee, Operations
  • Jimmy Lau, Rodeo
  • Christina Bryant, School Tours
  • Jake Straub, Shoot Out
  • Teresa Ketner, Souvenir
  • Tawanna Verock, Xtreme Seats
  • James Dunklin, Youth Auction

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We’re a nonprofit rodeo that cultivates future generations through competition and education.

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