2023 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!
2023 Awards
Top Hand: Amy Villarreal
Committeeman of the Year: Melissa Thomas, Event Staff
Most Dedicated Chair: Jeff Denton, Operations
Most Dedicated Vice Chair: Dewy Brooks, BBQ Austin
Top Junior Leader: Lyliana Quintanilla
2023 Top Committee Members
- Churee Carrillo, 100X
- Mark Bierig, Ambassadors
- Lori Wedemeyer, Art
- Loretta Smith, Backstage
- Gary Jones, BBQ Austin
- Susan Sheehan, Calf Scramble
- Shawn Johnson, Competitive Events
- Samantha Hannah, Cowboy Breakfast
- Melissa Thomas, Event Staff
- Holly Callahan, Gala
- Susan Dorsey, Hospitality
- Krystal McMahan, Mutton Bustin
- Alma Richardson, Operations
- Frank Lawhon, Rodeo
- Taylor McBride, School Tours
- Michael Ehrhardt, Shootout
- Patricia Molina, Souvenir
- Terri Bowden Nolker, Xtreme Seats
- Ashley Bradley, Youth Auction
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