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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