Organization

Miss Rodeo America, Inc. Office Information

Miss Rodeo America, Inc.
101 Pro Rodeo Drive
Colorado Springs, Co 80919
mraioffice@missrodeoamerica.com
www.missrodeoamerica.com
719-313-9063
M-F: 10:00am-3:00pm MST

Mission of Miss Rodeo America, Inc.

The Miss Rodeo America Pageant objective is to select a National Ambassador for the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association, its sponsors, and supporters. The primary mission of the process is that she will promote the western culture and way of life by educating the general public on topics including ranching and farming heritage, the agriculture industry, and the sport of rodeo. An additional outcome is to provide educational opportunities for these young women to be prepared for the leadership positions of tomorrow.

About Miss Rodeo America

Miss Rodeo America symbolizes the youth of our nation who wish to further promote Agriculture, and the sport of Professional Rodeo, and in doing so, promotes the great western way of life. She is the ideal, agriculturally oriented American young woman, who embodies professionalism, speaks intelligently, and has integrity, good character, knowledge and grace. She consistently models and demonstrates these characteristics as she travels extensively across our country and at times, to other countries as well.

Miss Rodeo America travels some 100,000 miles during the year of her reign, appearing at nearly 100 rodeo performances, as well as appearances at schools, civic groups and other special events, educating the public and creating awareness about the sport of rodeo, its sponsors, and its opportunities. We encourage you to come out and meet Miss Rodeo America when she makes an appearance at a rodeo or event near you and join Miss Rodeo America in supporting the great western rodeo tradition.

THE PAGEANT

The annual Miss Rodeo America Pageant hosts beautiful and talented cowgirls from across the country. These hopefuls – having already spent a year as reigning queen for their representative states – converge for a weeklong competition in late November/early December to select one deserving young woman to reign as Miss Rodeo America for the coming year.

These energetic cowgirls are judged in the major categories of personality, appearance, horsemanship and rodeo knowledge & presentation, demonstrating her skills in public speaking, personal interviewing, horsemanship, knowledge of rodeo and general equine science, current event awareness, photogenic qualities, visual poise, and overall professionalism.

The pageant is a glamorous prelude to the famous Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the PRCA’s year-end championship event also held in Las Vegas in December.

BEAUTY AND SMARTS

In addition to conducting the annual pageant competition, the organization administers the scholarship program. Providing educational opportunities to young ladies competing in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant is a major focus of the organization.

ALUMNI

We have a rich tradition and a distinguished alumni of past Miss Rodeo Americas, many who continue to contribute to the organization, the sport of professional rodeo and our western lifestyle, long after their reign.

Rich in history and western tradition, the Miss Rodeo America organization relies on its faithful sponsors and an tireless volunteer membership to maintain the integrity and continued success of Miss Rodeo America. Please join us – either as a member at some level or as a business sponsor.

Miss Rodeo America, Inc. Grievance Process

Miss Rodeo America, Inc. and Miss Rodeo America Pageant Formal Complaint/Grievance Process

Any complaint that is filed in regard to Miss Rodeo America, Inc. business, Miss Rodeo America Pageant operations or state pageant issues must adhere to the following:

All complaints must be submitted in writing.
Complaints must include the name, address and daytime phone number of the person filing the complaint. Anonymous complaints will not be accepted or reviewed.
The complaint should include as much detail about the subject as possible in order for appropriate action to be taken.
Complaints may be submitted electronically to: mraioffice@missrodeoamerica.com

In addition, please send a hard copy to:
Miss Rodeo America, Inc.
101 Pro Rodeo Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Addressed to any of the following:
Miss Rodeo America, Inc. President
Miss Rodeo America, Inc. Executive Board
Miss Rodeo America, Inc. Executive Director

If a response to the complaint is desired, the letter must indicate so.
Any complaints that do not follow the above process will be classified as invalid
Complaints must be signed and dated, or they will not be accepted.

MRA Office Follow Up Procedure:

All complaints will be reviewed by the MRAI Executive Board. An Executive Board member will be assigned to research and gather information about the situation. All parties involved will be notified about the complaint and given the opportunity to provide a response.
A time frame will be established for the issue to be addressed.
Findings will be reported back to the Executive Board.
The Executive Board will vote and determine necessary action to be taken.
An Executive Board representative will report back to all parties involved.

Miss Rodeo America, Inc. is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization.