Walt Garrison
Awarded in 2011
Texas
Ben Johnson Award
November 7, 2025
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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Dean Oliver
Awarded in 2010
Idaho
Neal Gay
Awarded in 2009
Texas
Billy Minick
Awarded in 2008
Texas
Larry Mahan
Awarded in 2007
Oregon
Cotton Rosser
Awarded in 2006
California
Mel Potter
Awarded in 2005
Arizona
Jim Shoulders
Awarded in 2004
Oklahoma
A.J. "Jack" Cooke
Awarded in 2003
Arizona
Don Harrington
Awarded in 2002
Montana
Chuck Sheppard
Awarded in 2001
Arizona
Dale D. Smith
Awarded in 2000
Arizona
