2020 PRCA Awards Banquet

2020 PRCA AWARDS BANQUET

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2

2020 PRCA AWARDS BANQUET

HONORING THE BEST IN PRORODEO

CEREMONY

Cocktail Half-Hour Doors Open for Seating

Welcome from George Taylor Invocation by Wayne Brooks Gourmet Dinner AWARDS CEREMONY Emcee Wayne Brooks

DINNER MENU

FIRST COURSE Butter Lettuce Bibb Lettuce Texas Goat Cheese Crumble Pecan Praline Texas Peach Vinaigrette

ENTRÉE 6oz. Filet 50/50 Whipped Potato Chef Selection Seasonal Vegetables Green Peppercorn Sauce DESSERT Vanilla Bourbon Cake with candied Pistachio & Fig Jam

Assorted dinner rolls & butter Coffee / Decaf

SELECTION GUIDE PURINA HORSE OF THE YEAR Presented by AQHA Purina was born for greatness in 1894 and a purpose that has never changed over the years. Purina has always been driven to unlock the greatest potential of every animal. As a leader in the industry for 125 years, they look forward to leading it through the next 125. Purina believes there’s no such thing as being too careful with animal nutrition. That’s why they test each feed product at every step and why they reject tons of ingredients that fail to meet standards. Quality assurance is as old as the Purina name. Purina will present the first-place winner with a $5,000 bonus and the prestigious AQHA bronze. JOHN JUSTIN - STANDARD OF THE WEST - COMMITTEEMAN OF THE YEAR Each year the Justin Boot Company recognizes 125 outstanding volunteers through the John Justin Standard of the West Award Program. From the 125 rodeo volunteers, a single individual is selected by vote of every PRCA Rodeo. Justin Boots will present a certificate for a pair of custom exotic Justin Boots, a custom gold/silver Montana Silversmiths buckle, and a $1,250 bonus check. PENDLETON WHISKY LET’ER BUCK BUCKING STOCK OF THE YEAR Each year, PRCA Stock Contractors are asked to submit their top two animals in each riding event for the season. Submitted animals are voted on by the top 20 riding event contestants. The animal receiving the most points at the conclusion of the vote receives the top stock honor. Pendleton Whisky will present a commemorative bottle of Pendleton Whisky, a custom gold/silver Montana Silversmiths Buckle and a $10,000 check to the first-place winners. Second- and third-place winners also receive a bonus check. SADDLE BRONC HORSE OF THE YEAR Saddle bronc riding has always been considered the classic event of professional rodeo. Until 1974, when members of the association wanted to recognize the best bucking stock of the year, only the saddle broncs were eligible for consideration. After 1974, the top bulls and bareback horses were also selected through a vote of the contestants. Per longstanding tradition, the ProRodeo Sports News each year presents a bronc halter to the owner of the PRCA Saddle Bronc of the Year. PRCA MEDIA AWARDS Presented by Boot Barn ProRodeo would not be what it is today without the tireless efforts of press people who work hard behind the scenes to promote this great sport and help build our fan base. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association each year proudly recognizes media standouts who share our passion and have dedicated themselves to excellence in the areas of rodeo photography and broadcast journalism. POLARIS REMUDA AWARDS PRCA STOCK CONTRACTOR & RODEO COMMITTEE The PRCA Stock Contractor Remuda Award goes to the contractor with the best breeding program, who also goes the extra mile for the contestants, and who works with the next generation. The PRCA Rodeo Committee Remuda Award goes to the rodeo that goes above and beyond getting the best stock they can for their rodeo. Each receive a custom Tony Chytka bronze and a brand new Polaris RANGER XP900. HESSTON SOWING GOOD DEEDS As a proud sponsor of the PRCA, AGCO ® Corporation through its brands Hesston® and Massey Ferguson, recognize that PRCA-sanctioned rodeos contribute significant support for local, regional and national charities and organizations. Hesston and Massey Ferguson, through its Sowing Good Deeds initiative, want to raise awareness of these many local efforts and reward one PRCA committee each year whose impact goes above and beyond. The grand prize winner is selected by a committee and will be awarded a Massey Ferguson Tractor valued at $35,000. COORS MAN IN THE CAN Barrelmen participating in this program are evaluated in five categories of performance by the top 100 bull riders, all PRCA timers, all PRCA announcers and bullfighters eligible for the Wrangler NFR. Coors will present the first-place winner with a gold/silver Montana Silversmiths buckle, a certificate for a pair of exotics from Justin Boots, a Resistol Hat certificate and a bonus check. MillerCoors commissioned a bronze of a Barrel-man to be placed in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Initiated in 1995, all Man-In-The-Can winners’ names will be engraved on a plate on the Tony Chytka bronze and the recipient will receive a nine-inch replica. Second through fifth-place winners will receive a bonus check.

YEAR-END AWARDS Active contract personnel, competing contestants, and rodeo committees vote each year for the top achievers in the categories of contract personnel, stock contractors and rodeos. There are two ballots — the first creates a pool of the five top nominees in each category, and the second allows the members to select the award-winner. PRCA CLOWN OF THE YEAR Presented by MillerCoors The finalists were nominated by 2020 PRCA participating contract personnel, all competing contestants, PRCA stock contracting firms and every dues-paying PRCA rodeo committee. Second- through fifth-place winners will be recognized with a PRCA plaque. Coors will present the first- place winner with a gold/silver Montana Silversmiths buckle and plaque, a bonus check, a Resistol Hat certificate and a certificate for a pair of exotic Justin boots. PRCA TIMER OF THE YEAR Presented by Reno Rodeo The PRCA will present the first-place winner with a Montana Silversmiths buckle and a bonus check. PRCA SECRETARY OF THE YEAR Presented by RAM RAM will present the first-place winner with a gold/silver Montana Silversmiths buckle and plaque, a bonus check, a Resistol Hat certificate and a certificate for a pair of exotic Justin boots. PRCA DRESS ACT OF THE YEAR Presented by RAM The PRCA will present the first-place winner with a gold/silver Montana Silversmiths buckle and plaque, a bonus check, a Resistol Hat certificate and a certificate for a pair of exotic Justin boots. PRCA COMEDY ACT OF THE YEAR Presented by RAM The PRCA will present the first-place winner with a gold/silver Montana Silversmiths buckle and plaque, a bonus check, a Resistol Hat certificate and a certificate for a pair of exotic Justin boots. PRCA RODEOS OF THE YEAR Presented by Choctaw | Casinos & Resorts (Small, Medium, Large Indoor and Large Outdoor) Montana Silversmiths will present each first-place winner with a gold/silver buckle, a flag, a Resistol Hat certificate, a certificate for a pair of exotic Justin boots and a bonus check. PRCA MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Presented by CINCH Presented to the top PRCA music director, this category was created to recognize the best in music entertainment and fan engagement during a performance. Cinch will present the first-place winner with a Montana Silversmiths Buckle, a Resistol Hat certificate, a certificate for a pair of exotic Justin boots and a bonus check. PRCA PICKUP MAN OF THE YEAR Presented by RAM The PRCA will present the first-place winner with a Montana Silversmiths buckle, a Cactus saddle and a bonus check. PRCA BULLFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Presented by Wrangler Wrangler will present the first-place winner with a gold/silver Montana Silversmiths buckle, a Resistol Hat certificate, a certificate for a pair of exotic Justin boots and a bonus check. PRCA ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR Presented by Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths & Justin Brands PRCA sponsors will present the first-place winner with a certificate for a pair of exotic Justin boots, a saddle from Boyd Gaming, a Montana Silversmiths specially designed buckle, a Resistol Hat certificate, and the Wrangler Clem McSpadden Award, along with a bonus PRCA STOCK CONTRACTING FIRM OF THE YEAR Presented by Wrangler Wrangler will present the first-place winner with a gold/silver Montana Silversmiths buckle, a Resistol Hat certificate, a certificate for a pair of exotic Justin boots and a bonus check. PRCA DONITA BARNES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Presented by RAM This Award recognizes PRCA contract personnel members who have committed their lives to the rodeo industry, through their work and contributions. The nominees were selected by their contract personnel peers. RAM will present the winner with a bonus check, a Resistol Hat certificate, a certificate for a pair of exotic Justin boots, and a custom bronze by Tony Chytka. check from Wrangler and a custom bronze by Tony Chytka. Second-through fifth-places will also receive a bonus check.

AWARD WINNERS & NOMINEES PURINA HORSE OF THE YEAR Presented by AQHA TIE-DOWN ROPING POCKETFUL OF LIGHT “Pockets” Owned by Caleb Schmidt STEER WRESTLING DASHIN HAZE “ Tyson” Owned by Curtis Cassidy TEAM ROPING (HEAD) RK TUFF TRINKET “BOB” Owned by Riley Minor TEAM ROPING (HEEL) NITA WIN PLAYBOY “DRAGO” Owned by Logan Medlin LEOS HIGHBROW “SUG” Owned by Brady Minor STEER ROPING LENA JOE ICHI “Professor” Owned by Martin Poindexter WOMEN’S BARREL RACING HIGH VALOR “ Valor” Owned by Dona Kay Rule JOHN JUSTIN STANDARD OF THE WEST COMMITTEEMAN OF THE YEAR Presented by Justin Boots Al Girard San Bernardino (Calif.) County Sheriff’s PRCA Pro Rodeo PENDLETON WHISKY LET ‘ER BUCK BUCKING STOCK OF THE YEAR BAREBACK Top Flight Pickett Pro Rodeo SADDLE BRONC Womanizer The Cervi Brothers BULL Chiseled Powder River Rodeo PRCA MEDIA AWARDS Presented by Boot Barn RODEO PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: Dale Hirschman Dan Hubbell James Phifer Matt Cohen Robby Freeman EXCELLENCE IN PRINT JOURNALISM Brett Hoffman EXCELLENCE IN MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM The Cowboy Channel & PRCA on Cowboy Channel+ App POLARIS REMUDA AWARDS STOCK CONTRACTOR Summit Pro Rodeo RODEO COMMITTEE Ute Valley Stampede | Nephi, UT HESSTON SOWING GOOD DEEDS Redding Rodeo in Redding, CA Reno Rodeo in Reno, NV Cattlemen’s Days Inc. in Gunnison, CO Caldwell Night Rodeo in Caldwell, ID Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo in Vernal, UT COORS MAN IN THE CAN Keith Isley Matt Tarr Robbie Hodges Rider Kiesner Johnny Dudley PRCA CLOWN OF THE YEAR Presented by MillerCoors Cody Sosebee JJ Harrison John Harrison Justin Rumford Keith Isley

AWARD WINNERS & NOMINEES PRCA TIMER OF THE YEAR Presented by Reno Rodeo Amy Muller Brenda Crowder Jayme Pemberton Shawna Ray Toby Dunlavy PRCA SECRETARY OF THE YEAR Presented by RAM Amanda Sanders Brenda Crowder Eva Chadwick Sandy Gwatney Sunni Deb Backstrom PRCA DRESS ACT OF THE YEAR Presented by RAM Haley Ganzel-Proctor John Payne Madison MacDonald/Piper Yule Rider Kiesner & Bethany Iles Tomas Garcilazo PRCA COMEDY ACT OF THE YEAR Presented by RAM Gizmo McCracken John Harrison Justin Rumford Keith Isley Matt Tarr PRCA SMALL RODEO OF THE YEAR Presented by Choctaw | Casinos & Resorts Alamosa, CO Blackfoot, ID Jerome, ID Mesquite, TX Yuma, CO PRCA MEDIUM RODEO OF THE YEAR Presented by Choctaw | Casinos & Resorts Belle Fourche, SD Burwell, NE Cave Creek, AZ Colemman, TX Guymon, OK PRCA LARGE INDOOR RODEO OF THE YEAR Presented by Choctaw | Casinos & Resorts Arlington, TX Denver, CO Fort Worth, TX Rapid City, SD San Antonio, TX PRCA LARGE OUTDOOR RODEO OF THE YEAR Presented by Choctaw | Casinos & Resorts Cody, WY Deadwood, SD Dodge City, KS Gooding, ID Prescott, AZ Spanish Fork, UT PRCA MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Presented by CINCH Bradley Narducci Brandy Edmonds Jill Franzen Loden Josh Hilton Randy Mayer PRCA PICKUP MAN OF THE YEAR Presented by RAM Chase Cervi Jason Bottoms Josh Edwards Matt Twitchell Rex Bugbee PRCA BULLFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Presented by Wrangler Cody Webster Dusty Tuckness Evan Allard Nathan Jestes Wacey Munsell PRCA ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR Presented by Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths & Justin Brands Andy Stewart Bob Tallman Randy Corley Wayne Brooks William Rasmussen PRCA STOCK CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR Presented by Wrangler Beutler & Son Rodeo Co. Cervi Championship Rodeo Frontier Rodeo Pete Carr Pro Rodeo Stace Smith Pro Rodeos PRCA DONITA BARNES CONTRACT PERSONNEL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Presented by RAM Cindy Rosser

TO EACH OF OUR AWARD SPONSORS FOR ALL YOU DO!