List of ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductees

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) created the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy to recognize extraordinary athletes, both human and animal, in the sport of rodeo. Induction into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame is the highest honor for rodeo contestants participating in the PRCA today. Contestants are honored in several categories on a yearly basis. The hall opened its doors in 1979. Since 1979, 294 people, 38 animals and 32 rodeo committees have been inducted. More than 100 are nominated each year, but only a few are selected.

Both the PRCA and the ProRodeo Hall of Fame are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy informs the public about rodeo.

Human inductees
* Deceased

Livestock inductees
* Deceased

Legends of ProRodeo
In 2006, the hall started honoring cowboys who participate in the rodeo community long after their rodeo career is over, spending their time and energy. The individual is honored in person at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame's annual Wrangler Gold Buckle Gala in Las Vegas, Nevada.


 * 2006 Jake Barnes
 * 2007 Jim Shoulders
 * 2008 Clem McSpadden
 * 2009 Harry Vold
 * 2010 Larry Mahan
 * 2011 Shawn Davis
 * 2012 Dean Oliver
 * 2013 Don Gay
 * 2014 Benny Binion
 * 2015 Mel Potter
 * 2016 Neal Gay
 * 2017 Michael Gaughan
 * 2018 Keith Martin
 * 2019 Cotton Rosser
 * 2020 Bob Tallman
 * 2021 Clint Johnson
 * 2022 Mike Cervi
 * 2023 Red Steagall

Ken Stemler Pioneer Award
Since 2014, the PRCA has awarded the Ken Stemler Pioneer Award, which recognizes those who have provided innovative ideas and forward thinking that help the development, advancement and success of the PRCA and/or the Hall of Fame and their missions. It is given to recognize those whose significant contributions through their service, dedication and positive influence, have enhanced the scope, reach or future success of both organizations. Ken Stemler was the recipient of the inaugural Pioneer Award in 2014, given to him posthumously, and it was named after him starting in 2015. This award is given out annually at the Cowboy Ball in August.


 * 2014 Ken Stemler
 * 2015 Brenda Michael
 * 2016 Earl and Weldon Bascom
 * 2017 Western Horseman Magazine
 * 2018 Kay Bleakly
 * 2019 Guy Elliot
 * 2022 John Van Cronkhite
 * 2023 Bryan McDonald
 * 2024 Bob Feist