All money won at any of the 2016 circuit finals, The All American ProRodeo Finals (held in October of 2016), and the Ram National Circuit Finals (held in April of 2017) will count towards 2017 World Standings, (unless otherwise specified as “unofficial” by the contestant). Bylaw B14.4.3.2.1 will be enforced.
2017 PRCA Donita Barnes Contract Personnel Lifetime
Achievement Award
Nominations are
being sought for the PRCA Donita Barnes Contract Personnel Lifetime
Achievement Award. This award was created to recognize PRCA members who
have dedicated their lives to the rodeo industry for their commitment, work and
contributions. Any active member (or active life member) of the PRCA may
nominate eligible contract personnel members for the award.
Nominees must
have been a PRCA member for a minimum of 15 years, and may not have won a
yearly contract personnel award within 15 years of the date of nomination (life members may be nominated even if they are not
actively renewed). Nomination letters of 500 words or less can be mailed
to the PRCA, 101 ProRodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 or e-mailed to bsorenson@prorodeo.com between now and
August 1.
All nominations
will be reviewed by an external selection panel. The top five nominees will be
voted on by any contract personnel members who have participated in at least
one rodeo within that rodeo year.
For more
information, contact Brandy Sorenson at the PRCA National Headquarters,
719.593.8840.
2017 PRCA Year-End Awards
The 2017 PRCA Year-End Awards will be conducted by an online
voting procedure. The nominations will be emailed on September 1. This process
will allow you to nominate your top three choices for each category in which
you are eligible to nominate. If you are eligible to submit a nomination, an
email will be sent to you with a specific login and unique credential. Follow
the link and instructions provided. Your nomination must be completed by 5 p.m.
MDT, Sept. 15, 2017.
The top 5 nominees will be placed on the final ballot which
will take place from October 1 through October 15, 2017.
If you do not choose to submit an online vote or for
questions regarding the process, please contact Brandy Sorenson at the PRCA
Headquarters at 719-528-4723 or bsorenson@prorodeo.com.
Nominations
open for 2017 Zoetis PRCA Veterinarian of the Year: Deadline Sept. 1
PRCA members and rodeo committees
may nominate a veterinarian, who displays extraordinary dedication and commitment
to the well-being of professional rodeo livestock, for the eighth annual Zoetis
PRCA Veterinarian of the Year Award. Nomination forms are available
online in the “Livestock” section of www.prorodeo.com
or by e-mailing jpugsley@prorodeo.com.
All nominations received by Sept. 1 will be submitted to the
selection committee. The selection committee will consider each nominee’s
overall dedication to the health and welfare of rodeo livestock, extent of
involvement in the sport of rodeo, community involvement and letters of
recommendation.
For
more information, contact Jed Pugsley at the PRCA National Headquarters,
719.593.8840
AQHA Horse Of The Year
The American Quarter Horse Association and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association are looking for the outstanding registered American Quarter Horse in each of the PRCA’s timed-event categories.
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