2026 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!
2026 Awards
Top Hand: Paul Hermesmeyer
Committeemen of the Year: Wes & Eron Farris, Competitive Events
Most Dedicated Chair: Sherry Krupinski, Cowboy Breakfast
Most Dedicated Vice Chair: Donald Goodson, 100X
Junior Leader of the Year: Cailyn Miles
2026 Top Committee Members
- 50/50 Raffle: Cindy Morphew
- 100X: Tim Bowman
- Acts & Exhibits: Erica Cook
- Ambassadors: Sandi Ferrer
- Art: Stephanie Sloan
- Backstage: Ann Pierce
- BBQ Austin: Kim Legendre
- Calf Scramble: Ginger Trevino
- Competitive Events: Wes & Eron Farris
- Cowboy Breakfast: Audrey Prather
- Event Staff: Andrea Cleveland
- Gala: Lauren Aungier
- Hospitality: Mickey Dorsey
- Mutton Bustin: Ali Gallenbeck
- Operations: Thomas Slaats
- Rodeo: Cody Gallenbeck
- School Tours: Sharon Boone
- Shootout: Symon Bilbo
- Souvenir: Nancy Johnson
- Wine: Cheryl Lively
- Xtreme Seats: Jennifer Kropff
- Youth Auction: Ashtyn Kardosz
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