Academy of Western Artists
"Saddlemaker of the Year" Award
The mission of the Academy of Western Artists is promoting and preserving
Cowboy & Western Heritage
by recognizing excellence in: Cowboy & Western Music,
Cowboy Poetry,
Western Music Radio, DJ's,
Chuckwagon Cooks, Gearmakers, Leather working, Saddlemaking, Spur Makers
and other Western arts and artists.
The following are the winners of the Saddlemaker of the Year Award:
| YEAR |
SADDLEMAKER |
LOCATION |
2007 |
George Holt |
Dillon, Montana |
2006 |
Steve Mecum --> website |
Crowheart, Wyoming |
2005 |
Chas Weldon |
Billings, Montana |
2004 |
Gaylord Thissel |
Cottonwood, California |
2003 |
Eddie Brooks |
Spring Creek, Nevada |
2002 |
Bill Maloy |
Washoe Valley, Nevada |
2001 |
Dale Harwood --> website |
Meridian, Idaho |
2000 |
Pete Gorrell |
Darby, Montana |
1999 |
Don Butler |
|
1998 |
Chuck Stormes --> website |
Alberta, Canada |
1997 |
Don King |
Sheridan, Wyoming |
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