Miss Rodeo America is an annual pageant to select the official spokesperson for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
Current Miss Rodeo America 2026 The Miss Rodeo America 2026 Pageant was held from November 29th to December 7th, 2025, at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. At the pageant, Olivia Favero was crowned Miss Rodeo America. Olivia previously served as the 2025 Miss Rodeo Utah. She is the seventh woman from her state to win the title.
History The Miss Rodeo America pageant is held in December of every year in conjunction with the National Finals Rodeo (NFR). The competition takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Reigning state rodeo queens from across America are eligible to compete for the title and are judged on their appearance, horsemanship, and personality. The winner receives over $20,000 in prizes, including a crown that fits on her cowboy hat, scholarships, Montana Silversmiths jewelry and belt buckles, Justin Boots and Wrangler apparel. She reigns for one year and is expected to travel more than 120,000 miles during her reign. She also makes public appearances at schools and other venues to promote rodeo. Miss Rodeo America was inaugurated in 1956, and the first winner was Marilyn Scott Freimark, who later became a rancher. Olivia Favero of Utah is the 2026 Miss Rodeo America.
Winners This is a list of women who have won the Miss Rodeo America crown.
+Miss Rodeo AmericaNameState YearRefOlivia FaveroUtah2026Callie MuellerSouth Dakota2025Emma CameronNew Mexico2024Kennadee RiggsArizona2023Hailey FredriksenColorado2022Jordan TierneySouth Dakota2020-2021Taylor McNairMississippi2019Keri (Sheffield) Smith Florida 2018Lisa (Lageshaar) Lucia Texas 2017 Katherine Merck Washington 2016 Lauren Heaton Oklahoma 2015 Paige (Nicholson) Bergeron Mississippi 2014 Chenae (Shiner) Vest Utah 2013 Mackenzie (Carr) Ivie Oregon 2012 McKenzie Haley South Dakota 2011 Kelli (Jackson) Russell Mississippi 2010 Maegan (Ridley) Hollander California 2009 Amy Wilson Kansas 2008 Ashley (Andrews) Alderson North Dakota 2007 Amanda (Jenkins) Legge Arizona 2006 Selena (Ulch) Pope Nevada2005 Darci Robertson California 2004 Lori (Bortner) Harding Nebraska 2003 Kara (Brown) Gillit Texas 2002 Tara (Graham) Rowe Colorado 2001 Brandy (DeJongh) Whitlow California 2000 Shelly (Williams) Wilcox Idaho 1999 Mary (Shaw) Drake Utah 1998 MiQuel (Holyoak) McRae Arizona 1997 Tanya (McKinnon) Bartlett Utah 1996 Jennifer (Douglas) Smith Texas 1995 Michele (Green) Mackey Wyoming 1994 Sheri (Hannigan) Kloop California 1993 Stacey (Talbott) Sinclair Wyoming 1992 Lisa (Poese) Jamison Nebraska 1991 Joni (James) Smith Idaho 1990 Chrissy (Sparling) Allen California 1989 Kellie (Dilka) Lambert Colorado 1988 Suzy (Gillard) Trahan Louisiana 1987 Vicki (Vest) Woodard Utah 1986 Leslie (Patten) White South Dakota 1985 Sandy (Meyer) Brazile Wyoming 1984 Brenda Lee (Bonogofsky) Pickett North Dakota 1983 Donna Keffeler South Dakota 1982 Kathy (Martin) Colletti Colorado 1981 Diana (Putnam) Friend Kansas 1980 Debbie (Johnston) Garrison Texas 1979 Almabeth (Carroll) Kaess Colorado 1978 Terry Ann (Edington) Dukes Texas 1977 Betty (Schnell) Freeman Idaho 1976 Connie (Della Lucia) Robinson Utah 1975 Donna (Howsley) Bullard Texas 1974 Pam (Martin) Minick Nevada 1973 Susan (Merrill) Agicola Utah 1972 Lana (Brackenbury) Parker Idaho 1971 Christine (Vincent) Williams California 1970 Patricia Eaves New Mexico 1969 Sherrie (Vincent) Scott Arizona 1968 Nancy Ann (Simmons) Brannon Nebraska 1967 Carolynn (Seay) Vietor Texas 1966 Pat (Koren) Sanmartin South Dakota 1965 Sandi (Prati) Cardwell Texas 1964 Joyce (Shelley) Loomis-Kernek New Mexico 1963 Karen (Lavens) James Idaho 1962 Marie (Mass) Gatlin Colorado 1961 Martha (Lehman) Robertson Arizona 1960 Susan (Cox) Stauffer Idaho 1959 Jan (Porath) Thompson Michigan 1958 Dallas (Hunt) George Nebraska 1957 Marilyn (Scott) Freimark Wyoming 1956
Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation The Miss Rodeo America program provides one of the most visible media spokespersons for the sport of professional rodeo and the Western way of life. Since its inception in 1955, the Miss Rodeo America Pageant has recognized the need for scholarships to help contestants further their education. The Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation was established in 1997 to broaden the scope of the scholarship program. The winner of Miss Rodeo America receives a $20,000 Educational Scholarship from the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation, with various other scholarships being awarded for winners of categories and recognition in other areas. Every contestant receives at a minimum $1,000 just for competing.
See also Miss Rodeo USA Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
References
External links Official site Miss Rodeo USA