The Ranching Heritage Association (RHA) developed the RHA Working Cowboy Award in 2018 to recognize outstanding men and women who make their living in the saddle taking care of livestock and the land on a daily basis. The recipient must be skilled in all aspects of ranch work and respected by the ranch crew and ranching community. The award also emphasizes the candidate’s integrity, impact on the ranch and community, and overall standards.
Recipients of the RHA Working Cowboy Award receive a pair of decorated customized spurs built by spur maker Matt Humphreys and a $5,000 cash award.