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Arizona Gay Rodeo Association (AGRA)
Individual's IGRA Awards & Non-monetary contributions
Thanks to Roger Bergmann for asembleing this list
First posted Sep 24, 2017
Last update Jan-20-2020

Founding Member of IGRA in 1985

IGRA Hall of Fame:

2004Greg Olson
2005John King(CGRA, ILGRA)
2006Candy Bell(GSGRA)
2008Chuck Browning(SRA, SGRA)
2011Bob Pimentel, Jr(NMGRA)
2012Brian Helander(NMGRA)
2014Ron Trusley
2015Lewis Sanders(GSGRA, ASGRA)
2016Andy Anaya(TGRA, OGRA, RRRA)
2016Dennis Terrell(TGRA, RRRA)

IGRA Officers and Staff:

1986 - 1996Jeff Coon IGRA Treasurer
1991 - 1992Bob Pimentel, Jr5th IGRA President
1991 - 2004Ron Trusley IGRA Secretary (14 years)
1997John KingInterim IGRA Treasurer
2005 - 2009Brian Helander 10th IGRA President
2013 - 2014Brian HelanderPublic Relations Spokesperson
2016 - 2017Ron TrusleyIGRA Secretary

AGRA Trustees to IGRA Board:

1986 - 1991John King
1992 - 1994Larry Jones
1995 - 1997Dan Iversen
1998 - 2000Chuck Browning (Chair in '99 & '00)
2001 - 2002Bob Pimentel, Jr.
2003Brian Helander
2004 - 2006 John King
2007 - 2015Ron Trusley
2016 - 2017Bob Pimentel, Jr.
2018Michael Brent

IGRA Royalty:

1990Ms. 2nd Runner UpDonna Bell
1990Miss Moosala (Mark Church)
1991Ms. 1st Runner UpColleen Barry
1991Miss Hollie Woods (David Anaya)
1993Ms. 2nd Runner UpTeri Rowe
1994Ms. 2nd Runner UpTerry Filoon
1994Miss 1st Runner UpVictoria London (Scott Tickler)
1995Miss 1st Runner UpGilda Fatale (Rodney Shanks)
1996Ms. 2nd Runner UpJulia Wilson
1996Miss 2nd Runner UpAdrienne Alexander (Jason Mattern)
1997Mr. 2nd Runner UpClyde Mitter
1997MsSherry Reedy
1998MrKurt McGregor
1998Ms. 1st Runner UpT.J. Alvis
1999Miss 2nd Runner UpNichelle (Rick Nichols)
2000Ms. 1st Runner UpLacey Edwards
2000Miss 2nd Runner UpEria Alexander (Gary Miller)
2001MissVictoria London (Scott Tickler)
2003Mr. 1st Runner UpPatrick Lose
2003Ms. 2nd Runner UpGaylia Young
2003Miss 1st Runner UpPussy LeHoot (Kevin McSweeny)
2004Ms. 2nd Runner UpMarty Wolfe
2004Miss 1st Runner UpLady Casondra (Daniel Dodd)
2005MsGaylia Young
2005Miss Pussy LeHoot (Kevin McSweeny)
2006Mr. 1st Runner UpGary Rushton (stepped down during the year)
2008MrGary Rushton
2009Mr. 2nd Runner UpMichael Butts
2009Ms Sharon Starks
2009Miss 2nd Runner UpPussy LeHoot (Kevin McSweeny)
2010Mr. 1st Runner UpTravis James (stepped down during the year)
2010MissIonna Doublewide (Kyle Ross)
2011 Mr Michael Butts
2011Ms Sharon Starks
2016MsTer. 1st Runner UpRusty Bolts (Sharon Starks)
2016Miss 2nd Runner-UpMipsy Mikels (Michael Butts)
2017Mr Mark Christensen
2017Miss 1st Runner UpNikki Starr (Jayme Christensen-Walker)

IGRA Committee Chairs:

1986Ron TrusleyBylaws & Standing Rules
1987Ron TrusleyBylaws & Standing Rules (Co-Chair)
1988 - 1991Ron TrusleyBylaws & Standing Rules
1994 - 2004Ron TrusleyRodeo Handbook
2000 - 2004Ron TrusleyMembership/Credentials
2007 -2008Ron TrusleyAuditors/Secretaries/Scorekeepers (Co-Chair)
2009 -2013Ron TrusleyAuditors/Secretaries/Scorekeepers
2012Ron TrusleyJoint Certification
1987Ron Sitzwohl-Keenan Membership (Vice Chair)
1987Dan IversenRodeo Rules (Vice Chair)
1988Dan Iversen Rodeo Rules
1989Dan Iversen Rodeo Rules (Co-Chair)
1990 - 1994Dan IversenRodeo Rules
1998Dan IversenFinals Rodeo
1989 - 2002John KingAudit
1988 - 1992John KingRodeo Handbook
1989 & 1990John KingFinals Rodeo
1992 & 1997John KingFinals Rodeo
2002John KingBudget
2003Bob Pimentel, JrIGRA Convention
1991David AnayaMarketing/Media & Public Relations
1993 - 1994Larry JonesRodeo Growth
1994Lewis SandersBudget (GSGRA, ASGRA)
2000 - 2001Chuck BrowningContestant Liaison
2007 - 2012Chuck BrowningRodeo Rules (Co-Chair)
2012Chuck Browning Bylaws Implementation
2012Chuck Browning Rodeo Rules
2011Michael ButtsCommunity Outreach & Fundraising (Mr. IGRA)
2011Sharon StarksCommunity Outreach & Fundraising (Ms. IGRA)
2000 - 2004Brian HelanderHealth & Safety
2015Ron TrusleyAuditors/Secretaries/Scorekeepers
2015Ron TrusleyRodeo Officials
2017Ron TrusleyMembership

Certified IGRA Rodeo Officials:

1987 -Jim CunninghamArena Director (Grandfathered In)
1987 -Jim CunninghamRodeo Judge (Grandfathered In)
1987 - 2017Ron TrusleyRodeo Secretary (Grandfathered In)
1990 - 2017Ron TrusleyScorekeeper
1987 - 1990Ron Sitzwohl-KeenanRodeo Secretary (Grandfathered In)
1987 - 1997Jeff CoonRodeo Secretary (Grandfathered In)
1990 - 1997Jeff CoonScorekeeper
1994 - 2000Mark McCroryChute Coordinator
1996 - 1998Linda HoffmanScorekeeper
1996 - 1997Sherry ReedyScorekeeper
1997Sherry ReedySecretary
2005 - 2010Panda ChampionChute Coordinator
2016 - 2017Heather MurrayArena Director (ARGRA)
2016 - 2017Heather MurrayChute Coordinator
2016 - 2017Michael KaplanRodeo Secretary (ARGRA, NMGRA)

Non-Certified Rodeo Personnel (i.e.: Announcers, Clowns, etc.):

1997 - 2011Lewis SandersAnnouncer
2005 - Jason DeltoRodeo Clown

IGRA President's Award:

1988, 1996John King
1990, 1994, 1997, 2006Ron Trusley
1993Dan Iversen
1994Jeff Coon
2004Brian Helander
2019Michael Butts

The Wayne Jakino Western Lifestyle Award:

None

IGRA International Award:

1987Jeff Coon
1990Dan Iversen
1990, 1999Ron Trusley
1996, 1998Curt Gilley
1996, 2003John King
1996Artie Michaelies
1996Bob Oxford
2003Bob Pimentel
2003Kevin McSweeny (aka Pussy LeHoot)
2005Jodi Hines
2006Brian Helander
2006Chuck Browning
2016Kevin McSweeny (aka Pussy LeHoot)

IGRA Director's Award:

1988, 2005, 2008Ron Trusley
1996David Anaya (aka Hollie Woods)
1996Jodi Hines
1996John King
1997Tim Dougherty
1998Dan Iverson
1998Scott Tickler (aka Victoria London)
1999Bob Pimentel
2000Artie Michaelis
2005, 2008Ron Trusley
The Director's Award was discontinued after 2008.

IGRA Trustee's Award:

1987 - 1992Dan Iversen
1988 - 1989Greg Olson
1992Larry Jones
1993Candy Bell
1994Dennis Terrell
1996Claire Miller
1996Ken Poplin
1997Greg Luther III
1998Jodi Hines
1999 , 2001, 2003, 2005Brian Helander
1999Timmer Kennell
2003, 2008Chuck Browning
2007John King
2010Keenan Allen
2010Clinton Bartlett
2014Greg Begay

IGRA World Gay Rodeo Finals Rodeo Directors:

1989 - 1990John King
1992John King
1997John King
1998Dan Iversen
2009Bob Pimemtel, Jr.

AGRA Rodeo Directors:

Arizona Gay Rodeo:
1986 - 1988John King

Road Runner Regional Rodeo:
1989 - 1993John King
1994 - 1995 Ron Trusley
1996 Tim Dougherty
1997Dan Iversen
1998 Ron Trusley
1999 Bob Pimentel, Jr.
2000 - 2001Ron Trusley
2002Bob Pimentel, Jr.
2003Bob Pimentel, Jr. and John Frank
2004 - 2006Dan Iversen
2007 - 2009 Ron Trusley
2010Jorge Ramirez
2011 - 2012George Immerso
2013 - 2014John King and Bob Pimentel, Jr.
2015 - 2017Bob Pimentel, Jr.

Saguaro Regional Rodeo:
1992Jeffrey A. Parker
1993Mark Miller
1994Bob Janssen and George Kaminski
1995Tommy "R.T." Ragan
1996Shelly O'Brien and George Plentzas
1997Richard Gerardi
1998Terry Delaney

IGRA Men's World Gay Rodeo Finals Buckle Winners:

1987 All-Around CowboyGreg Olson
1987 Bull RidingKeith Thompson
1987 Bareback BroncGreg Olson
1987 Calf Roping on FootLarry Jones
1988 All-Around CowboyGreg Olson
1988 Bull RidingGreg Olson
1988 Bareback BroncKeith Thompson
1988 Wild Cow RidingGreg Olson
1988 Chute DoggingGreg Olson
1988 Barrel RaceLarry Jones
1988 Flag RaceLarry Gunter
1988 Calf Roping on FootGary Newman
1988 Breakaway RopingGreg Olson
1988 Team Roping HeaderLarry Jones
1988 Team Roping HeelerGreg Olson
1988 Goat DressingGreg Olson
1988 Goat DressingDan Iverson
1988 Steer DecoratingGreg Olson
1988 Steer DecoratingDan Iverson
1988 Wild Drag RaceGary Newman
1988 Wild Drag RaceKeith Thompson
1989 All-Around CowboyGreg Olson
1989 Bareback BroncKelly Beckham
1989 Steer / Wild Cow RidingGreg Olson
1989 Pole BendingGreg Olson
1989 Flag RaceRandy Sellers
1989 Calf Roping on FootLarry Jones
1989 Breakaway RopingLarry Jones
1989 Team Roping HeaderLarry Jones
1989 Team Roping HeelerGreg Olson
1990 All-Around CowboyGreg Olson
1990 Barrel RaceGreg Olson
1990 Flag RaceJohn Mixon
1890 Breakaway RopingLarry Jones
1990 Team Roping HeaderLarry Jones
1990 Team Roping HeelerGreg Olson
1991 All-Around CowboyGreg Olson
1991 Steer / Wild Cow RidingGreg Olson
1991 Calf Roping on FootGreg Olson
1991 Goat DressingGreg Olson
1991 Goat DressingDan Iversen
1991 Wild Drag RaceDan Iversen
1991 Wild Drag RaceGreg Olson
1992 All-Around CowboyGreg Olson
1992 Steer / Wild Cow RidingGreg Olson
1992 Pole BendingGreg Olson
1992 Calf Roping on FootAndy Anaya (TGRA, OGRA, RRRA)
1992 Breakaway RopingAndy Anaya
1992 Goat DressingGreg Olson)
1992 Goat DressingDan Iversen
1993 All-Around CowboyAndy Anaya
1993 Calf Roping on FootAndy Anaya
1993 Team Roping HeaderLarry Jones
1993 Team Roping HeelerGreg Olson
1993 Wild Drag RaceEric Smith
1993 Wild Drag RaceWayne Black
1994 All-Around CowboyDennis Terrell (TGRA, RRRA)
1994 Pole BendingKris Eisenhut
1994 Flag RaceKris Eisenhut
1994 Calf Roping on FootDennis Terrell
1994 Breakaway RopingDennis Terrell
1994 Team Roping HeaderDennis Terrell
1994 Team Roping HeelerAndy Anaya
1994 Steer DecoratingDennis Terrell
1994 Steer DecoratingAndy Anaya
1995 All-Around CowboyDennis Terrell
1995 Chute DoggingDennis Terrell
1995 Barrel RaceDennis Terrell
1995 Team Roping HeaderAndy Anaya
1995 Team Roping HeelerJames Terrell
1995 Goat DressingDan Iversen
1995 Wild Drag RaceAndy Anaya
1995 Wild Drag RaceDennis Terrell
1996 All-Around CowboyAndy Anaya
1996 Bull RidingJames Terrell
1996 Barrel RaceAndy Anaya
1996 Pole BendingAndy Anaya
1996 Flag RaceAndy Anaya
1996 Calf Roping on FootAndy Anaya
1996 Breakaway RopingAndy Anaya
1996 Team Roping HeaderAndy Anaya
1996 Team Roping HeelerJames Terrell
1996 Wild Drag RaceAndy Anaya
1996 Wild Drag RaceJames Terrell
1997 All-Around CowboyDennis Terrell
1997 Barrel RaceRick Manucy
1997 Pole BendingAndy Anaya
1997 Breakaway RopingDennis Terrell
1997 Team Roping HeaderDennis Terrell
1997 Team Roping HeelerAndy Anaya
1998 All-Around CowboyDennis Terrell
1998 Steer RidingChuck Browning
1998 Chute DoggingChuck Browning
1998 Barrel RaceDennis Terrell
1998 Calf Roping on FootAndy Anaya
1998 Breakaway RopingAndy Anaya
1998 Goat DressingChuck Browning
1998 Goat DressingBrian Helander
1998 Wild Drag RaceDennis Terrell
1999 All-Around CowboyAndy Anaya
1999 Bull RidingChuck Browning
1999 Chute DoggingChuck Browning
1999 Steer DecoratingChuck Browning
1999 Steer DecoratingBrian Helander
1999 Wild Drag RaceAndy Anaya
1999 Wild Drag RaceDennis Terrell
2000 Bareback BroncChuck Browning
2000 Chute DoggingBrian Helander
2000 Pole BendingAndy Anaya
2000 Team Roping HeaderAndy Anaya
2001 All-Around CowboyAndy Anaya
2001 Chute DoggingChuck Browning
2001 Barrel RaceAndy Anaya
2001 Pole BendingAndy Anaya
2001 Calf Roping on FootAndy Anaya
2001 Team Roping HeelerAndy Anaya
2002 Bull RidingChuck Browning
2002 Goat DressingChuck Browning
2002 Goat DressingBrian Helander
2004 Bull RidingChuck Browning
2004 Chute DoggingBrian Helander
2005 Bull RidingChuck Browning
2005 Barrel RaceRick Manucy
2005 Calf Roping on FootChuck Browning
2006 Bull RidingShaggy
2006 Chute DoggingBrian Helander
2006 Wild Drag RaceBrian Helander
2007 Wild Drag RaceMitch Peterson
2008 Bull RidingChuck Browning
2008 Chute DoggingBrian Helander
2008 Goat DressingChuck Browning
2008 Goat DressingBrian Helander
2008 Steer DecoratingMitch Peterson
2009 Pole BendingRobert Brown
2009 Breakaway RopingGreg Begay
2010 Barrel RaceRick Manucy
2010 Pole BendingRobert Brown
2010 Wild Drag RaceKennan Allen
2014 All-Around CowboyGreg Begay
2014 Wild Drag RaceGreg Begay
2015 All-Around CowboyGreg Begay
2015 Pole BendingGreg Begay
2015 Flag RaceGreg Begay
2015 Breakaway RopingGreg Begay
2015 Barrel RaceRick Manucy
2016 Calf Roping on FootGreg Begay

IGRA Women's World Gay Rodeo Finals Buckle Winners:

1987 Chute DoggingDonna Bell
1987 Breakaway RopingDebbie Root
1990 Chute DoggingColleen Barry
1991 Wild Drag RaceDonna Bell
1992 Bull RidingCandy Bell (GSGRA)
1992 Steer / Wild Cow RidingCandy Bell
1992 Calf Roping on FootBecky Watts
1993 Wild Drag RaceTeri Rowe
1993 Steer RidingCandy Bell
1995 Bareback BroncClaire Miller
1998 Bareback BroncCandy Bell
1998 Calf Roping on FootSandra Anaya
1998 Woman Rookie of the YearTonya Gates
1999 Bull RidingCandy Bell
1999 Bareback BroncCandy Bell
1999 Steer RidingCandy Bell
1999 Calf Roping on FootSandra Anaya
1999 Wild Drag RaceSandra Anaya
2000 Woman Rookie of the YearNicole Phelps
2000 Bareback BroncCandy Bell
2000 Steer RidingCandy Bell
2000 Breakaway RopingSandra Anaya
2000 Wild Drag RaceSandra Anaya
2002 Bull RidingMichael Montoya (Changed Gender in Protest New Rule)