Hall of Great Westerners
Inducted in 2024
Jack LeForce
Oklahoma
Annual Event
Western Heritage Awards April 10-12, 2025
2024 Western Heritage Awards Livestream
The 2024 Western Heritage Awards Livestream will be available via the link below or The Cowboy Channel app (TCC+):
Western Heritage Awards
Honoring Significant Contributions to Western Heritage
The Western Heritage Awards honors individuals who have made significant contributions to Western heritage through creative works in literature, music, television and film that share the great stories of the American West.
2024 Inductees
Hall of Great Westerners
Inducted in 2024
Buster Welch
1928 – 2022
Texas
Hall of Great Western Performers
Inducted in 2024
Keith Carradine
Hall of Great Western Performers
Inducted in 2024
Noah Beery Jr.
1913 – 1994
Hall of Great Western Performers
Inducted in 2024
John Smith
1931 – 1995
Chester A. Reynolds Award
Awarded in 2024
Don Reeves
Iowa
Lifetime Achievement
Awarded in 2024
Reba McEntire
New Horizon
Awarded in 2024
Mo Brings Plenty
2024 Honorees
Lifetime Achievement
Awarded in 2024
Reba McEntire
New Horizon
Awarded in 2024
Mo Brings Plenty
Nonfiction Book
Awarded in 2024
The Rediscovery of America
Photography Book
Awarded in 2024
Bighorn Visions: The Photography of Jessamine Spear Johnson
Juvenile Book
Awarded in 2024
Heartwood Mountain: The Adventures of Wilder Good #8
Magazine Article
Awarded in 2024
The Geddes Murder Trial: Gender, Race, and Murder-for-Hire in Montana’s Criminal Justice System
Western Novel
Awarded in 2024
The Ways of Water: A Novel
Poetry Book
Awarded in 2024
The Best Material for the Artist in the World
Original Western Composition
Awarded in 2024
The Shelter of the Wildwood
Traditional Western Album
Awarded in 2024
From The Saddle To Symphony Hall
Western Lifestyle
Awarded in 2024
Today’s Wild West: Episode 603
Theatrical Motion Picture
Awarded in 2024
Ride
Western Documentary
Awarded in 2024
Lakota Nation vs. United States
Fictional Television Drama
Awarded in 2024
Hózhó náhásdlįį (Beauty is Restored),” Dark Winds
Television Feature Film
Awarded in 2024
The Warrant: Breaker’s Law
Supporting
- Montie Carol Montgomery & The Mary Elizabeth Haley Thompson Foundation
- Mike and Sheila Ingram – El Dorado Holdings Inc.
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- Natalie Shirley and Bill Schraegle
Inductee
- Leslie Rainbolt, M.D.
- Nadine and Alan Levin
- Gary and Debra Kinslow
- A.J. and Susan Jacques
Wrangler
- Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Whitener
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Heritage
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- Hughes Cattle Company
- The Dellora A. and Lester J. Norris Foundation
- Roger and Barbara Simons
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- Annie Oakley Society by Lynn Friess, Cathy Keating and Judy Hatfield
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Table
- Mr. and Mrs. Clayton C. Taylor
- Vernon Walker
- Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Winchester
- Lucky Sailor Horse & Cattle Company
- Mr. and Mrs. Webb Browne
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- Drummond Family Foundation
- Mr. and Mrs. Eric Thomsen
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- Mr. Doug Wade
- Dr. and Mrs. David Livingston
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- Brad and Leah Gungoll
- Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt McCrea
- Dr. Joe P. Fallin
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- Jack LeForce Family and Friends
- Bob and Johnie Terry
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- The IDAAX Foundation, Associated Psychotherapy, LLC
- Mr. Brent Cummings
- Timmerman Land & Cattle
Patron
- Dr. and Mrs. Dan Feeback
- Sunset Land and Cattle Co.
- Peter and Ginny Carl
- Ocean Pools by Mr. and Mrs. Mike J. Mitchell
- Mr. and Mrs. Mike Thorne
- James & Susan Goodman
- Live Boho
- Liz Lokey
- Ross and Karen Williams
- The Ann Lacy Foundation
- Peter and Susan Hoffman
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Support
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For sponsorships contact the Museum at development@nationalcowboymuseum.org or 405-507-2803.
