Awards
Awards & Halls of Fame
Through its three Halls of Fame, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum honors and memorializes the men and women who have Through its three Halls of Fame, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum honors and memorializes. Through its three Halls of Fame, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum honors and memorializes the men and women who have Through its three Halls of Fame, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum honors and memorializes.
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April 11, 2025
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Western Heritage Awards
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.
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HALL OF FAME
Great Western Performers
The more than 200 men and women honored within the Hall of Great Westerners represent the heart and spirit of this virile Western heritage and embody a precious and immutable legacy.
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HALL OF FAME
Great Westerners
The more than 200 men and women honored within the Hall of Great Westerners represent the heart and spirit of this virile Western heritage and embody a precious and immutable legacy.
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Chester Reynolds Award
In 1990, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (formerly National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center) established the Chester A. Reynolds Award, named in honor of the founder of the Museum.
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PBR Heroes & Legends
The PBR Heroes & Legends Celebration recognizes five prestigious awards each year at the PBR World Finals: the Ring of Honor, the Sharon Shoulders Award, the Jim Shoulders Lifetime Achievement Award, the Brand of Honor, and the Ty Murray Top Hand Award. Each award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to bull riding and the rodeo community.
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Prix de West Award
Prix de West is the nation’s premier Western art exhibition and sale showcasing original works ranging from historical depictions of the American West to more contemporary and impressionistic pieces.
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Annie Oakley Award
The Annie Oakley Award is a way to show respect and admiration for outstanding women, who through true grit and determination, strive to make a difference while leaving a lasting legacy for us all.
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HALL OF FAME
National Rodeo Hall of Fame
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum preserves the history and cultures of the American West, offering educational experiences for diverse audiences, including rodeo and Western culture enthusiasts. The Rodeo Historical Society supports the Museum’s mission while honoring the legacy of rodeo champions.
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Ben Johnson Award
The Ben Johnson Award is given annually to individuals who have significantly contributed to pro-rodeo’s growth, community engagement, and the positive promotion of rodeo and the Western lifestyle.
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Tad Lucas Award
The Tad Lucas award is awarded to women who have exhibited the same sort of extraordinary characteristics while upholding and promoting our great Western heritage.
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Small Works, Great Wonders Award
Established in 2009 as the buyers' choice award, the Cynthia Post Memorial Award shifted in 2022 to honor artistic merit. Post, the Museum's assistant director of development from 2003 to 2009, was known for her courage and dedication during her battle with cancer, and played a key role in creating Small Works, Great Wonders.
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