Miss Rodeo America 2008 Pageant

Amy Wilson - Miss Rodeo America 2008

Colby, Kansas native Amy Wilson graduated from Colby Community College with an Associates of Science degree in Agri-Business and Associate of Arts in Communications.  Amy will continue her education at Fort Hays State University and pursue a career in ag-related television broadcasting with the goal to become a broadcaster for televised Professional Rodeo.  Amy strives to have a positive impact on the lives of everyone she meets.

When time allows, Amy enjoys riding and training horses, raising Welsh Corgi puppies, basketball, volunteering for 4-H and providing entertainment at the nursing home, cutting hair, snow boarding, skiing and helping with all farm and ranch work.

"As a cowgirl, my love for rodeo lives deep within who I am, and I embrace the western way of life and may faith.  I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to serve my home state and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association as Miss Rodeo Kansas.  Whether I was riding in to the arena with Old Glory, assisting the sponsors and cowboys, or getting to meet a young rodeo fan, I wanted to display a smile and attitude that showed my passion for rodeo and the values it represents.  As Miss Rodeo America, I will continue being an asset to the sport of professional rodeo through serving and working hard while always remaining genuine, showing the grace, beauty, and spirit of our Western Heritage.  The Heartland of America would be an excellent home for the first lady of Professional Rodeo."

Kansas' Amy Wilson Brings Home the Crown

Amy Sue Wilson will be the 53rd Miss Rodeo America as she was just crowned in the Orleans Showroom.  In addition to earning the crown, Amy was recognized in the Photogenic, Speech, Appearance and Personality categories.

Katie Hill, Miss Rodeo Arizona, was named first runner-up and the winner of the Horsemanship division.

Lauren Holt, Miss Rodeo Oklahoma, was named second runner-up.

Alyssa Plackemeir, Miss Rodeo Texas, was named third runner-up.

Amy Jo Fields, Miss Rodeo Colorado, was named fourth runner-up.

Samantha Souza, Miss Rodeo Hawaii, was named Miss Congenialty.

Ashley Beddingfield, Miss Rodeo Tennessee, earned the high scoring Test Award.

Lindsay Glaze, Miss Rodeo Alabama, was the winner of the Eastern Region Scholarship.

Amanda Eason, Miss Rodeo Iowa, was named the winner of the Raeana Wadhams Rodeo Spirit Award, earned the Central Region Scholarship and was a top-ten finalist.

Kadee Coffman, Miss Rodeo California, earned the Western Region Scholarship and was a top-ten finalist.

Lacey Cole, Miss Rodeo South Dakota, Jesse Budd, Miss Rodeo Washington and Megan Hardy, Miss Rodeo Montana rounded out the top-ten.

We are now off to the press conference and will be back with more information later.