WLA Gala

Congratulations to our 2026 Western Legacy Award winners! Please watch the honoree videos below.

JIM JENNINGS

Western Heritage Hall of Fame Award

KAY LYNN MCLAUGHLIN

Leading Lady in Ag

BR BELLE AIR 6011

Prestige Animal Award

ANDY HOLLOWAY

Outstanding Ag Educator

OLIVER SADDLE SHOP

Outstanding Ag Business

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Thank you to our
2026 SPONSORS:

Gold Sponsor:

Bar -G Feedyards

Scharbauer Cattle Company

Silver Sponsor:

AgTexas Farm Credit Services

Amarillo National Bank

Plains Builders

Plains Land Bank

Table Sponsor:

Advantage Ag Consulting, LLC

AgDefense Risk Management

AQHA

Julie Bowden

Chandler Insurance Agency

Cook Family Enterprises

Cowgirls & Cowboys in the West/Visit Amarillo

FirstBank Southwest

H Ranch

Reed Beverage

Lenny & Linda Sadler

Will Rogers Range Riders Foundation

WTAMU Department of Agricultural Sciences

The Tri-State Fair & Rodeo Western Legacy Awards Gala is an expansion of our Western Heritage Hall of Fame that we've awarded since 1996. The evening honors five community members who have greatly impacted the agriculture and western industries in the Golden Spread, all while raising funds for the Amarillo Tri-State Exposition scholarship fund. You don't want to miss this legendary event on Saturday, March 7, 2026! Make plans to attend!