OKLAHOMA CITY – Since 1957, the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) has been dedicated to promoting rodeo excellence across all fronts. The IPRA proudly announces the top five year-end award finalists for their outstanding work in their respective fields.
For the 55th year, the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) will host the thrilling conclusion to the 2024 season at the International Finals Rodeo (IFR), set for Jan. 16-19, 2025, at the Fabulous Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma, featuring the IPRA’s best athletes. The year-end awardees were announced and celebrated at the annual Gold Buckle Gala at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City on Jan. 15, 2025.
The following awardees were recognized for their outstanding performance in their respective fields throughout the 2024 IPRA season. We congratulate all winners and nominees on their accomplishments!
IPRA STOCK CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
Southern Rodeo Company – Robin Brooks
IPRA MOST ACTIVE STOCK CONTRACTOR
Ken Treadway Rodeo Company
IPRA SECRETARY OF THE YEAR
Danna Gann
IPRA CLOWN OF THE YEAR
Mike Wentworth
IPRA ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR
Mark Northall
IPRA PICKUPMAN OF THE YEAR
Trace Hughston
IPRA BULLFIGHTER OF THE YEAR
Jeremy Coan
BEST NEW IPRA RODEO OF THE YEAR
North Mississippi State Fair Panala Co. Sheriff Rodeo – Batesville, MS
IPRA INDOOR RODEO OF THE YEAR
Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo – Jackson, MS
IPRA OUTDOOR RODEO OF THE YEAR
Hughston Cow Camp IPRA Championship Rodeo – McBain, MI
2024 BAREBACK HORSE OF THE YEAR
#F18 “Bay Street” – Painted Pony Championship Rodeo Co.
2024 SADDLE BRONC HORSE OF THE YEAR
#54 “13 Silver Dollars” – Southern Rodeo Co.
2024 BUCKING BULL OF THE YEAR
#057 “Smudge” – Rawhide Rodeo Co.
IPRA COMEDY ACT OF THE YEAR
“Postal Mail Service (PMS)” – Dusty Myers
IPRA DRESS ACT OF THE YEAR
The Trick Roping Kid – Lucas Maynard
IPRA PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Melanie Fishel
The event schedule is as follows:
January 16-18: Performances at 7:30 p.m. CT
Jan. 19: Performance at 2 p.m. CT; doors open at noon for OG&E Kids Day
The IFR will feature top athletes competing in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping (heading and heeling), saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing, and bull riding.
For more information about the IPRA and IFR55, please visit https://www.ipra-rodeo.com/ifr.
