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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!

2024 Awards

Top Hand: Joe Straub
Committeeman of the Year: Ruth Bullock, Event Staff
Most Dedicated Chair: Lisa D’Amato, School Tours
Most Dedicated Vice Chair: James Dunklin, Competitive Events
Top Junior Leader: Tinley Schoss

2024 Top Committee Members

  • Clint Kelly, 100X Dance Hall
  • Suzette Cole, Ambassadors
  • Lori Wedemeyer, Art
  • Gary Pena, Backstage
  • Joe Moskowitz, BBQ Austin
  • Robert Ochoa, Calf Scramble
  • Sandie Faske, Competitive Events
  • Ellen & Ben Haley, Cowboy Breakfast
  • Ruth Bullock, Event Staff
  • Kristin Gilstrap, Gala
  • Rick Plumb, Hospitality
  • Theresa Shick, Mutton Bustin
  • Stephanie Ward, Operations
  • Dr. Richard Reinap II, Rodeo
  • Stephanie Lemke, School Tours
  • Charlie Hamilton, Shoot Out
  • Yvonne Villanueva, Souvenir
  • Randall Surrey, Xtreme Seats
  • Tricia Sullivan, Youth Auction

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

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