2024 Induction Ceremony
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Boot Hill Casino and Resort Conference Center
4000 W Comanche St
​Dodge City, KS 67801

Criteria

Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee will be selected after the evaluation of the following:

• Significant contributions to the western heritage lifestyle, past or present, and to the preservation of the cowboy culture in Kansas.
• Personifies the cowboy ideals of integrity, honesty, and self-   sufficiency.
•  Achievement of state-wide historic significance.
• Native and/or resident of Kansas.

Categories

WORKING COWBOY

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.

RODEO COWBOY

 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

RANCHER/CATTLEMAN

 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.

COWBOY HISTORIAN

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

COWBOY
ENTERTAINER/ARTIST

​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.

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Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame​

The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Committee requests nominations of living or deceased individuals for consideration for induction into the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Any organization or individual may nominate a qualified person for consideration.  The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Committee meets annually to evaluate and select inductees by a majority vote. No more than one award from each category will by awarded annually.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION

What to Include:

A completed nomination package will include:

• Nomination form
• Letter(s) of nomination (at least one, but no more than five)
• Detailed biography
• Copies of supporting material i.e. newspaper clippings, magazine articles, awards or photos.  
• A photo is encouraged but not required

​Nomination forms may be complete online or downloaded and printed. If you would like a printed application mailed to you, please submit your request to:
Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame
​Boot Hill Museum
500 W Wyatt Earp Blvd
Dodge City, KS 67801
Phone: 620-227-8188
​Email: [email protected]

Download Form

How to Submit:

A completed nomination package can be submitted online, via the form on this page. 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: [email protected]

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.  

Deadline:

August 13, 2024

Applications received after the deadline will be filed and considered for the following year.   Applicants not selected may be considered for subsequent years.  

NOMINATION FORM