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check from generous donors, Bruce and Deb Murray
of Douglas, Wyoming. "The Wyoming Breast Cancer
Initiative is incredibly thankful for the Wyoming State Fair
and how they've used their platform to not only educate
Wyomingites about WBCI's mission, but to also help
raise funds so we can continue to help more families in
Wyoming," Cathy shared.
During the Thursday night performance, Courtny Conkle,
flanked by members of the State Fair Board, presented the
Inaugural "Code of The West" award to none other than
the rodeo's Superintendent, Rebecca (Becky) Podio. The
Code of The West award was created to acknowledge
individuals who exemplify the pillars and values of what
it means to be in agriculture and western industries.
Miss Conkle stated, "She epitomizes the integrity, the
commitment to western heritage, and the values that we
hold dear, and it was really wonderful to be able to support
and recognize her." Becky has served as the Rodeo
Superintendent for four years now. She has worked
tirelessly for the board and the rodeo to orchestrate and
coordinate all aspects of the production behind the scenes.
Her work has been instrumental to the overall success and
redefining of the PRCA rodeo. She was given a beautiful
Montana Silversmiths bracelet and etched glass momento
for her contributions on the arena floor. Two other Code of
the West awards were given during the week-long event.
The two day rodeo wouldn't be complete without the
crowning of Miss Rodeo Wyoming. For nearly seventy years
the Miss Rodeo Wyoming pageant has been promoting
agriculture and the sport of rodeo across the state. This
year's coronation ceremony took place on Thursday
evening during the latter part of the performance. The
sweet send off of reigning Miss Rodeo Wyoming Queen,
Bailey Mackey, was met with the crowning of Miss Cody
Nite Rodeo, Dusty Miller, of Cowley. Bailey will now have
the opportunity to represent Wyoming at the Miss Rodeo
America pageant in Las Vegas in December. When asked
what makes Miss Rodeo Wyoming so special to the rodeo,
National Director Crystal Meyers replied, "She garners
great experiences that will lay a solid foundation for her
future."
For more information about the Wyoming State Fair
PRCA Rodeo and affiliated associations, you can follow
them at: www. wystatefair.com, or on social media at: www.
facebook.com/WyStateFair
Rodeo Production in House Rodeo Production in House
Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative Board Member Cathy Holman,
2024 Chap Auction Recipients Deb and Bruce Murray, 2023
Chap Auction Recipient
Rebecca Podio receives the "Code of the
West" award from General Manager Courtny
Conkle, and board members, Steve Price,
Diana Berger, and Shawn Steffen.
