Austin, Texas, December 6, 2024 – The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association named Rodeo Austin as the “Mega Rodeo of the Year” for 2024. Rodeo Austin is thrilled to showcase WPRA contestants in Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping as part of the nightly ProRodeo performances held in March each year. Along with its commitment to advancing the sport of ProRodeo, Rodeo Austin has continued to work with the WPRA to ensure these female athletes have a great opportunity to compete in Austin, Texas. We are proud to support the oldest women’s sports organization in the country. The Mega Rodeo of the Year Award was a new category in 2024 and includes Rodeos that provide $25,000 or more in purse money per event, and Rodeo Austin is humbled to be the inaugural recipient of this award.
Additionally, Rodeo Austin was also recently selected as one of the top 3 finalists for the Texas ProRodeo Circuit Large Rodeo Committee of the Year. The Texas ProRodeo Circuit supports over 100 PRCA sanctioned Rodeos across the great state of Texas.
In addition to the ProRodeo honors received, Rodeo Austin has also been recognized for the contributions made toward advancing our mission of growing the next generation of Texas kids. In support of this mission, Rodeo Austin awarded more than $3.6 million to Texas kids in 2024. Sam Houston State University’s School of Agricultural Sciences has added Rodeo Austin to their Wall of Honor in celebration of the contributions Rodeo Austin has provided directly to their students over the years.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from three notable organizations,” said Glen Alan Phillips, CEO of Rodeo Austin. “These accolades are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our volunteers, donors, supporters and staff. We are proud of the impact we’ve made in the western and agricultural industry, and we remain committed to continuing our mission to raise more money for Texas kids.”
Rodeo Austin’s largest fundraiser, the annual Fair & Rodeo, is scheduled for March 14-29, 2025. Tickets go on sale in January.
