Date: July 18, 2022

Contact: Lyne Johnson

Phone Number: 620-227-8188

Email Address: ljohnson@boothill.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE KANSAS COWBOY HALL OF FAME MAKES CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Without doubt, the cowboy is America's national hero. Each year legendary Kansas cowboys are honored for their contributions to the western life as they are inducted into the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame in Dodge City. The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors these individuals at a ceremony each year.

Kansas honored its role in the creation of the cowboy in 2002 by establishing the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Each year since honorees have been named to the following categories: Working Cowboy, Rancher/Cattleman, Cowboy Artist/Entertainer, Rodeo Cowboy, Cowboy Historian.

Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame inductees are selected for their significant contributions to the western heritage lifestyle, past or present, and to the preservation of the cowboy culture in Kansas. Each of them personifies the cowboy ideals of integrity, honesty, and self- sufficiency.

Any organization or individual may nominate a qualified person, living or deceased, for consideration. The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Committee from all over the state, meets annually to evaluate and determine inductees.

Nomination forms may be requested through Boot Hill Museum, Inc., Front Street, Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Forms must be received by August 22, for induction consideration for 2022.

A 20^th year celebration and induction ceremony will take place at the Mariah Gallery, Boot Hill Museum, Inc., in Dodge City, on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

For more information or to obtain an application, please visit www.boothill.org, or contact Boot Hill Museum. Email info@boothill.org or call 620-227-8188.