Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame
A division of Boot Hill Museum, Inc. of Dodge City, Kansas
A 501(c)(3) Not For Profit Corporation
The History
Don Goodnight of Meade, KS was instrumental in keeping the history of the cattle trails alive. He was the descendent of cattle driver, Charles Goodnight who is famous for the Goodnight/Loving Trail. The desire to honor Don after his death in 2000 resulted in him being the first person inducted into the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
On April 3, 2009 House Concurrent Resolution No. 5021 recognized and thanked the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame for preserving the cowboy way of life
About the Organization
The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame is a committee that hosts an introduction ceremony honoring and celebrating cowboys that have made significant contributions to western heritage lifestyle, past or present, and to the preservation of the cowboy culture in Kansas.
KCHF Traits to be Nominated
Candidates are chosen based on their significant contributions to Kansas's cowboy culture. Additional requirements include:
Demonstrating the cowboy ideals of integrity, honesty, and self-sufficiency.
Achieving state-wide historic significance.
Being a native and/or resident of Kansas.
NOMINATION CATEGORIES
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The Working Cowboy or Cowgirl is an individual whose primary lifetime occupation is in the cattle industry or related field. They earn a paycheck for a job well done, as a feed yard cowboy, a ranch hand/foreman, a horse trainer or related job.
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The Rodeo Cowboy or Cowgirl participates or contributes to the sport of rodeo. Rodeo participants, rodeo clowns, announcers, producers, promoters, stock contractors or similar, that have excelled in competition or advancement of the sport will be considered for Rodeo Cowboy
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The Rancher/Cattleman is the proprietor of a business that directly relates to the ranching/livestock industry. This individual has excelled in the production and stewardship of cattle, horses, or sheep on our native range lands or feed yards of Kansas.
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The Historian is an individual that serves as a guardian of the authentic story of the American/Kansas Cowboy. Their efforts have been directed towards recording, preserving and sharing the Kansas Cowboy’s history and history of the Old West. This individual may be an author, curator, storyteller, researcher, scholar or educator
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The Cowboy Entertainer/ Artist is an individual or group, male or female that promotes the cowboy lifestyle through their art or craft. These may include singer/ songwriter, artist/ craftsman, painter/ sculptor, saddle/ boot maker, performer, producer, TV/ movie personality or other related activities.
Submit Your Nomination
A completed nomination package can be submitted online, via the online nomination form. In addition, you can send your nomination package or any supplementary supporting information to:
Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame
Boot Hill Museum
500 W Wyatt Earp Blvd
Dodge City, KS 67801
Fax: 620-227-7673
Email: info@boothill.org
Please send supporting document clearly identified with the nominee’s name. Copies are recommended. All original material sent will be considered a donation and will be held in the files at Boot Hill Museum.