The Utah Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum honors men and women whose lives exemplify the independence and resilience of the people who settled Utah. The honor includes artists, champions, entertainers, musicians, ranchers, writers and those persons, past and present, who have promoted the western way of life. The induction ceremony will be held on Saturday June 27, 2026, 7pm at the Union Station in Ogden.
Visit the Utah Cowboy Western Heritage Museum to see items donated from these amazing inductees.
Lisa Whitman Caddy exemplifies the values of service, leadership, stewardship, and commitment to Utah’s western heritage. A lifelong horsewoman and advocate for public lands, Lisa has dedicated countless hours to preserving trails, promoting equestrian access, and strengthening the connection between Utah communities and the western way of life. As Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Utah Back Country Horsemen, Lisa leads eleven chapters across the state and works closely… Read More
A true son of the American West, Spencer Fox ‘Spence’ Eccles was born and raised in Ogden, Utah where he attended Polk Elementary and Ogden High School. His early days were shaped by memorable summers at “Journey’s End,” the Fox family ranch in Wyoming where he learned firsthand the grit and discipline of a working cattle operation which he continues to run today. Spence is a lifelong supporter of rodeo and… Read More
Doyle Morrison has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the western way of life through his leadership, horsemanship, volunteerism, and commitment to youth rodeo. Raised on a ranch near Downey, Idaho, Doyle developed an early appreciation for horses, ranching, and the values of hard work and integrity that would define his life. After graduating from Marsh Valley High School in 1959, he moved to Tremonton, Utah, with his wife, Marie,… Read More
Ben Tanaka was a respected cattleman, horseman, auctioneer, announcer, and community leader whose influence on Box Elder County and the Intermountain West spanned decades. Through his dedication to agriculture, livestock, horses, and community service, he became one of the most trusted and recognizable figures in northern Utah. Ben began his agricultural journey through 4-H and FFA at age 11 and graduated from Bear River High School in 1943. During World War… Read More
The Golden Spike Rodeo is one of Utah’s most cherished western traditions and holds the distinction of being the state’s oldest continuously operating rodeo. Since its beginning in 1925 as a three-day event held in conjunction with the Box Elder County Fair, the rodeo has grown into one of the premier rodeo events in the Intermountain West while remaining deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of Box Elder County. Today, the… Read More
For more than nine decades, Ogden Pioneer Days has celebrated Utah’s pioneer heritage, patriotism, and western way of life. Founded in 1934 during the height of the Great Depression, Mayor Harm Peery created the event to lift community spirits by honoring the determination and values of the pioneers who settled the region. Today, as it celebrates its 92nd anniversary, Ogden Pioneer Days has grown into one of the most recognized and… Read More