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The Utah Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum honors individuals whose lives exemplify the independence and resilience of Utah’s settlers. Honorees include artists, champions, entertainers, ranchers, writers, and others who promote the Western way of life.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
  • Completed application answering all relevant information about the nominee.
  • A 5×7 or 8×10 good quality photograph of the nominee on smooth matte or glossy photo paper, or submitted with the electronic application.
  • Two letters of recommendation from individuals active in the field the nominee represents.
REQUIRED APPLICATION PROCEDURE
  • Completed nominations must be submitted, postmarked, or delivered by March 31st of each year.
  • Nominations should be submitted unbound, on letter-size paper (8.5″ x 11″) by mailing to the address on the bottom of this form, or by submitting through the electronic application process.
  • Type or neatly print using black ink if printing and mailing the application.
  • All accepted materials become the property of the Utah Cowboy Hall of Fame and Heritage Museum and will be kept in the museum archives, available for public research.
  • Non-selected nominees will be re-entered into the selection process for a total not to exceed three years of consideration.
  • Notification: Non-selected nominees will be notified by mail; selected nominees will be notified by phone.
  • Inductees or families may be asked to donate an item representing the inductee to the museum.
  • Anyone can make a nomination to the Hall of Fame, excluding members of the Utah Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum committee. The committee may suggest to someone who submits papers, but it will be up to the prospective nominee to follow through.

Nominee information

Name
Address
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Nomination Category(Required)
(Please select only one category). Nominees will only be considered in one category; however, there is no target or quota among categories; more than one Honoree may come from one category in any one year.

Narrative (Required)

Prepare a Lifetime Contribution Statement highlighting why your nominee should be considered for induction into the Utah Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Museum. Include all points below that are applicable. Once complete, please submit the document using the upload feature provided.

  • Accomplishments and Activities: Describe lifetime achievements, contributions, value, or historical significance as it relates to the promotion of the Western Lifestyle. Personal qualities such as integrity, character, spirit, and uniqueness can also be addressed. (Max 2 additional pages; artists/photographers may submit 2 supplemental pages of work.)
  • Education: Level, schools, locations, graduation years.
  • Major Employment or Occupation: Dates, employers, locations, duties.
  • Public Offices Held: Positions held, dates in office.
  • Memberships: Civic, community, fraternal, and business organizations on a local, state, national, and international level.
  • Awards and Honors: List major awards & honors received and year of recognition.
  • Published Works: Books, articles, artwork, music, photography. Other Information: List items not specifically covered elsewhere: biographical details, hobbies, interests, family data.
Max. file size: 100 MB.
Please attach an original photo of the nominee to this application.
Max. file size: 100 MB.
Please attach an original photo of the nominee to this application.
Max. file size: 100 MB.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation from persons active in the field that the individual represents. (If a nominee has been deceased for a number of years and there are no longer persons available to write a letter, a letter of commendation may be written by a family member familiar with the nominee’s character.)

Max. file size: 100 MB.
Max. file size: 100 MB.

Individuals or Organization Submitting the Nomination

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Address
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