List of Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Champions


This List of Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Champions contains champions and awards in the professional sport of rodeo. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is the oldest and largest professional rodeo organization in the United States that sanctions men's events. The PRCA is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This article lists all of the major champions from each of the events held yearly at the National Finals Rodeo and the National Finals Steer Roping. Barrel racing finals also take place at the NFR but are sanctioned by the Women's Professional Rodeo Association. It also lists the All-Around Cowboy Champion, awarded to the competitor who wins the most prize money in a year competing in at least two events. The bucking livestock from the three roughstock events are also awarded championships titled stock of the year. Also listed are the winners of various awards given during the NFR, such as the timed-event awards for AQHA/PRCA Horse of the Year and the Top NFR Bucking Stock. The PRCA also runs the ProRodeo Hall of Fame which inducts new members annually.
The world championships awarded by this organization are the highest rodeo honors given in the rodeo profession. The PRCA also inducts people and livestock into a Hall of Fame.

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Organization, the National Finals Rodeo, and the National Finals Steer Roping and their history are tracked in separate articles.

PRCA World Champions

All-Around Champions

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Bareback Riding Champions

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Steer Wrestling Champions

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Team Roping Champions

From 1929 to 1994 either the header or the heeler could win the gold buckle. As of 1995 both the best team wins a gold buckle, one for each roper, header and heeler. The buckles now read, "World Champion Header" or "World Champion Heeler."
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Saddle Bronc Riding Champions

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Tie-Down Roping Champions

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Steer Roping Champions

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Bull Riding Champions

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WPRA/NFR Barrel Racing Champions

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NFR Average Champions

All-Around Average Champions

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Bareback Riding NFR Average Winners

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Steer Wrestling NFR Average Champions

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Team Roping NFR Average Champions

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Saddle Bronc Riding NFR Average Champions

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Steer Roping NFR Average Champions

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Tie-Down Roping NFR Average Champions

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Bull Riding NFR Average Champions

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Barrel Racing NFR Average Champions

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*different pattern

Other champions and awards

Xtreme Bulls Tour Champions

YearFlagNameCityStateAmount Earned
2019Sage KimzeyStrong CityOklahoma$88,348
2018Sage KimzeyStrong CityOklahoma$79,979
2017Sage KimzeyStrong CityOklahoma$58,657
2016Rorey MaierTimber LakeSouth Dakota$39,995
2015Sage KimzeyStrong CityOklahoma$53,503*
2014J.W. HarrisMullinTexas$47,726*
2013Tyler SmithFruitaColorado$41,813
2012Kanin AsayPowellWyoming$53,703
2011Shane ProctorGrand CouleeWashington$57,246*
2010Wesley SilcoxSantaquinUtah$37,758*
2009Cody HancockTaylorArizona$37,077*
2008Chance SmartPhiladelphiaMississippi$72,788
2007Kanin AsayPowellWyoming$72,133
2006Zeb LanhamSweetIdaho$50,221
2005Matt AustinWills PointTexas$119,584*
2004B. J. SchumacherHillsboroWisconsin$32,900*
2003Mike MooreKankakeeIllinois$68,590

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Stock Contractor of the Year

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Bullfighter of the Year

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World Champion Bullfighters (inactive)

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Clown of the Year

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Coors Man in the Can

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Announcer of the Year

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Pickup Man of the Year

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*new contract personnel award

Timer of the Year (new in 2018)

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Music Director of the Year (new in 2017)

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Secretary of the Year

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Specialty Act of the Year

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Donita Barnes Contract Personnel Lifetime Achievement Award

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Veterinarian of the Year

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Linderman Award

YearNameCityState
2019Josh FrostRooseveltUtah
2018Kyle WhitakerChambersNebraska
2017Kyle WhitakerChambersNebraska
2016Kyle WhitakerChambersNebraska
2015Kyle WhitakerChambersNebraska
2014Joe FrostRandlettUtah
2013Trell EtbauerGoodwellOklahoma
2012Kyle ThomsonLundbreckAlbertaCanada
2011Kyle WhitakerChambersNebraska
2010Trell EtbauerGoodwellOklahoma
2009Trell EtbauerGoodwellOklahoma
2008Trell EtbauerGoodwellOklahoma
2007Mike OuthierUtopiaTexas
2006Kyle WhitakerChambersNebraska
2005Kyle WhitakerChambersNebraska
2004Mike OuthierUtopiaTexas
2003Kyle WhitakerChambersNebraska
2002Dan EricksonLa JuntaColorado
2001Jesse BailCamp CookSouth Dakota
2000Jesse BailCamp CookSouth Dakota
1999Dan EricksonLa JuntaColorado
1998Kyle WhitakerChambersNebraska
1997Kyle WhitakerChambersNebraska
1996
1995Chuck KiteMontfortWisconsin
1994
1993Casey MintonRedwood ValleyCalifornia
1992Bernie Smyth, Jr.CrossfieldAlbertaCanada
1991Lewis FeildElk RidgeUtah
1990Bernie Smyth, Jr.CrossfieldAlbertaCanada
1989Phillip HaugenWillstonNorth Dakota
1988Lewis FeildElk RidgeUtah
1987Tom ElriksonPriddisAlbertaCanada
1986Bob SchallArleeMontana
1985Tom ElriksonInnisfailAlbertaCanada
1984Marty MelvinHolabirdSouth Dakota
1983Marty MelvinHolabirdSouth Dakota
1982Tom ElriksonInnisfailAlbertaCanada
1981Lewis FeildPeoaUtah
1980Steve BlandTrentTexas
1979Chip WhitakerChambersNebraska
1978Chip WhitakerChambersNebraska
1977Chip WhitakerChambersNebraska
1976Phil LyneArtesia WellsTexas
1975Chip WhitakerChambersNebraska
1974Bob BlandfordSan AntonioTexas
1973Bob BlandfordSan AntonioTexas
1972Phil LyneGeorge WestTexas
1971Phil LyneGeorge WestTexas
1970Phil LyneGeorge WestTexas
1969Kenny McLeanOkanagan FallsBritish ColumbiaCanada
1968Paul MayoGrinnellIowa
1967Kenny McLeanOkanagan FallsBritish ColumbiaCanada
1966Benny ReynoldsMelroseMontana

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Remuda Award for Best Stock Contractor

Brought best pen of bucking horses
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Remuda Award for Best Rodeo

Assembled best pen of bucking horses
YearRodeoCityStateCountry
2019
St. Paul Rodeo
Oregon-
2018Gooding Pro RodeoIdaho
2017Rodeo Horse Heaven Round-UpKennewickWashington
2016Spanish Fork Fiesta Days RodeoSpanish ForkUtah
2015Pendleton Round-UpPendletonOregon
2014Hermiston, Oregon
2013Canby StampedeAlbertaCanada
2012Ponoka StampedeAlbertaCanada
2011American RoyalKansas City
2010San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
2009Farm-City Pro RodeoHermistonOregon
2008Kitsap County Fair and StampedeBremertonWashington
2007RodeoHoustonHoustonTexas
2006Keith Martin and the San Antonio Stock Sale and RodeoSan AntonioTexas
2005Keith Martin and the San Antonio Stock Sale and RodeoSan AntonioTexas

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Rookie of the Year Awards

Overall Rookie of the Year

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*later became a world champion

All-Around Rookie of the Year

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*later became a world champion
**no All-Around Rookie was named for there is no record thereof

Bareback Riding Rookie of the Year

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*later became a world champion

Steer Wrestling Rookie of the Year

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*later became a world champion

Team Roping Rookie of the Year

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*later became a world champion

Saddle Bronc Riding Rookie of the Year

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*later became a world champion

Tie-Down Roping Rookie of the Year

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*later became a world champion

Bull Riding Rookies of the Year

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*later become a world champion

Steer Roping Rookie of the Year

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*later became a world champion
#2015 Resistol Steer Roping Rookie of the Year Thomas Smith is the son of Tom Smith, 2014 winner.

Barrel Racing Rookie of the Year

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Livestock Awards

Bucking Bull of the Year

YearBullRodeo CompanyPointsReference
2019Hot & ReadyHarper & Morgan30
2018Spotted DemonBig Stone Rodeo, Inc.52
2017Sweet Pro's BruiserD&H Cattle
2016Midnight BenderAndrews Rodeo
2015Crystal DealGrowney Brothers Rodeo
2014Cross the Wyoming LineSummit Pro Rodeo
2013Shepherd Hills TestedPower River Rodeo
2012Cat Ballou4L & Diamond S Rodeo
2011Palm Springs4L & Diamond S Rodeo
2010After PartySilverado Rodeo
2009BuckeyeSilverado Rodeo
2008Voodoo ChildBeutler & Son Rodeo
2007Voodoo ChildBeutler & Son Rodeo
2006Biloxi BluesSouthwick, Robertson and Wilson Rodeo
2005War DanceBroken Arrow Rodeo
2004Dippin' TahontaBig Bend Rodeo and Flying 5 Rodeo
2003Dippin' TahontaBig Bend Rodeo and Flying 5 Rodeo
2002Smokeless UnforgivenBig Bend Rodeo
2001Copenhagen HurricanceStace Smith Pro Rodeos
2000Skoal's Border PatrolFlying 5 Rodeo
1999Skoal's Yellow JacketFlying 5 Rodeo
1998Skoal's King KongRafter H Rodeo LIvestock
1997Rapid FireBig Bend Rodeo
1996Dodge Ram Tough Growney Brothers Rodeo
1995BodaciousAndrews Rodeo Company
1994BodaciousAndrews Rodeo Company
1993GrasshopperWestern Rodeos
1992Copenhagen RockyWestern Rodeos
1991Skoal's Outlaw WillyAndrews Rodeo Company
1990Skoal Pacific BellWestern Rodeo
1989Skoal Pacific BellWestern Rodeo
1988Skoal Pacific BellWestern Rodeo
1987Red RockGrowney Brothers
1986UN Mr. TBurns Rodeo
1985CowtownBeutler & Son
1984No. 105Dell Hall
1983Oscar's VelvetChristiansen Brothers
1982Savage 7Steiner
1981 Savage 7 and No. 105Steiner and Dell Hall
1980No. 777Harry Vold Rodeo
1979No. 777Harry Vold Rodeo
1978No. 11Red Lightning, Steiner
197777 General IsomoBeutler Brothers & Cervi
1976UN Panda BearHarry Vold Rodeo
1975 Tiger and Black 6Cervi Rodeo and Tommy Steiner
1974TigerBilly Minick

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Saddle Bronc Horse of the Year

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Bareback Horse of the Year

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Stock of the Year, 1956-1973

From 1956-1973, only one bucking horse was named every year.
YearNameContractor
1956War PaintChristensen Brothers
1957War PaintChristensen Brothers
1958 War PaintChristensen Brothers
1958 JokerHarry Knight
1959Trails EndZumwalt Rodeo
1960JakeHarry Knight
1961Jesse JamesHoss Inman
1962Big JohnHarry Knight
1963Big JohnHarry Knight
1964Wanda DeeCalgary Stampede
1965JakeHarry Knight
1966DescentBeutler Brothers & Cervi
1967DescentBeutler Brothers & Cervi
1968DescentBeutler Brothers & Cervi
1969DescentBeutler Brothers & Cervi
1970Rodeo NewsReg Kesler
1971DescentBeutler Brothers & Cervi
1972DescentBeutler Brothers & Cervi
1973Sam BassJiggs Beutler

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AQHA/PRCA Horse of the Year

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Top NFR Bucking Stock

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Rodeo Committees of the Year

1984-1992

*In 1991, this category was divided into Outdoor Rodeo Committee of the Year and Indoor Rodeo Committee of the Year. The outdoor committee committee was split again in 1993. Then there was the Large Outdoor Rodeo Committee of the Year and Small Outdoor Rodeo Committee of the Year awards. In 2004, the Medium Rodeo Committee of the Year award was added.
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Large Outdoor Rodeo Committee of the Year

1993Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
1994Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
1995Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
1996Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
1997Reno RodeoRenoNevada
1998Cody StampedeCodyWyoming
1999Cody StampedeCodyWyoming
2000Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
2001Dodge City Round-UpDodge City Round-UpKansas
2002Pioneer Days RodeoGuymonOklahoma
2003Pendleton Round-UpPendletonOregon
2004Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
2005Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
2006Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
2007Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
2008Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
2009Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
2010 Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
2010 Pendleton Round-UpPendletonOregon
2011Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
2012Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
2013Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
2014Cheyenne Frontier DaysCheyenneWyoming
2015Pendleton Round-UpPendletonOregon
2016Pendleton Round-UpPendletonOregon
2017Pendleton Round-UpPendletonOregon
2018Pendleton Round-UpPendletonOregon
2019Pendleton Round-UpPendletonOregon

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Medium Rodeo Committee of the Year

YearRodeo CommitteeCityState
2004Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2005Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2006Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2007Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2008Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2009Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2010Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2011Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2012Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2013Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2014Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2015Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2016Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2017Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2018Black Hills RoundupBelle FourcheSouth Dakota
2019Black Hills RoundupBelle FourcheSouth Dakota

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Small Rodeo Committee of the Year

YearRodeo CommitteeCityState
1993 Pioneer City RodeoPalestineIllinois
1993PaysonArizona
1994Pioneer City RodeoPalestineIllinois
1995Deke Latham Memorial RodeoKayceeWyoming
1996Deke Latham Memorial RodeoKayceeWyoming
1997Iowa's Championship RodeoSidneyIowa
1998Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
1999Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2000Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2001Days of '76 RodeoDeadwoodSouth Dakota
2002ProRodeo SeriesSteamboat SpringsColorado
2003Rooftop RodeoEstes ParkColorado
2004Parker County Sheriff's Posse RodeoWeatherfordTexas
2005 MDA Pro RodeoAthensTexas
2005 A Tribute to Chris LeDoux Pro RodeoCasperWyoming
2006Rooftop RodeoEstes ParkWyoming
2007Crystal Springs Ranch RodeoClear LakeSouth Dakota
2008Rooftop RodeoEstes ParkColorado
2009Rooftop RodeoEstes ParkColorado
2010Rooftop RodeoEstes ParkColorado
2011Elizabeth StampedeElizabethColorado
2012Elizabeth StampedeElizabethColorado
2013Elizabeth StampedeElizabethColorado
2014Will Rogers Stampede PRCA RodeoClaremoreOklahoma
2015Will Rogers Stampede PRCA RodeoClaremoreOklahoma
2016Will Rogers Stampede PRCA RodeoClaremoreOklahoma
2017Will Rogers Stampede PRCA RodeoClaremoreOklahoma
2018Will Rogers Stampede PRCA RodeoClaremoreOklahoma
2019Blackfoot Ranch RodeoBlackfootIdaho

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Large Indoor Rodeo Committee of the Year

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