Robert G. Tointon Named 2019 Citizen of the West

Denver, Colorado, September 19, 2018 – The National Western Stock Show is proud to announce Robert G. Tointon the 2019 Citizen of the West. This prestigious annual award recognizes those who embody the spirit and determination of the Western pioneer and perpetuate the West’s agriculture heritage and ideals. A committee of community leaders selects the recipients.

Tointon, who calls Greeley, Colorado home, is a well-known and much-respected business leader, rancher and philanthropist. He will receive the award at a dinner on January 14, 2019, at the National Western Events Center. Proceeds from the event support 100 scholarships awarded annually to colleges and universities in Colorado and Wyoming by the National Western Scholarship Trust.

Tointon was born into a farming family in Smith County, Kansas. The oldest of the three boys, he was the first in his family to graduate from college, earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University. A member of the Advanced ROTC program at K-State, he entered pilot training in the U.S. Air Force upon graduating and spent three years on active duty. [ read more ]

The National Western Stock Show Announced KYGO-FM as Official Country Music Radio Partner

September 6, 2018
Denver, CO. – The National Western Stock Show today announced a three-year agreement with Denver radio station, 98.5 KYGO-FM, owned and operated by Bonneville International, as its official and exclusive country music partner.

“KYGO is an iconic brand in the country music category,” states Paul Andrews, President and CEO of the National Western Stock Show. “Dominating the country music market for almost forty years speaks volumes to their commitment to country music listeners, the Denver community and the western lifestyle. Those are the same values the Stock Show is built from, and we are thrilled to be partnering with Denver’s #1 country music station.”

Stock Show fans can now access Stock Show updates, information and behind the scenes insights to Denver’s most historic event on their favorite country music radio channel 98.5 FM.
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Honoring the Legacy, Building the Future

The National Western Center redevelopment will be a multi-phase project involving an array of road and rail infrastructure improvements, a revitalization of the South Platte River and the establishment of a Colorado State University academic center, among them.

The Honoring the Legacy campaign focuses on four core National Western facilities: the Legacy Building, the Livestock Center, the Yards and the Equestrian Center.

The expansion and development of these new facilities will greatly enhance the visitor experience, provide the capacity to host a wider array of events throughout the year, and support increased attendance at other National Western Center facilities, both existing and future.

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National Western Scholarship Trust Awards $500,000 to Agriculture Students

The National Western Scholarship Trust is excited to announce a $100,000 annual increase to its scholarship fund, expanding the value to $500,000 and more than 100 recipients studying throughout Colorado and Wyoming.

Four major National Western Stock Show events contribute to the trust each year. These events include the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, the Citizen of the West dinner, the Auction of Junior Livestock Champions and the Boots ‘n Business luncheon.

“Through the dedication and hard work of our Board, committees, staff and volunteers at the National Western Stock Show as well as the supporters of our event, we are able to provide even greater impact to students studying agriculture throughout the region,” said Paul Andrews, President and CEO of the National Western Stock Show.  “This is a great day for educating more youth in area colleges and as we continue to grow in the future, we plan to increase the scholarship support even more.”

“As a Trustee for over 20 years, I am amazed at the level of support we have received over the years which has allowed us to make this announcement today,” said Steve Bangert, Chairman of the National Western Scholarship Trust.  “I am truly honored that we are able to support the education of students that otherwise could not attended college.  These students will help preserve agriculture in society.”

Established in 1983, the NWST was formed to provide scholarships to students studying agriculture, rural medicine and veterinary sciences. Since its inception, the trust has awarded more than 2,000 scholarships and has grown to more than $8 million dollars.

To support the National Western Scholarship Trust, or to get involved with the scholarship events at the National Western Stock Show, please contact the following: Morgan Topolnicki, 303-299-5560 or mtopolnicki@nationalwestern.com or visit http://www.nationalwestern.com/educational-support/

 The National Western Stock Show is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides college and graduate level scholarships in agriculture and medicine for practice in rural areas. As many as 80 scholarships are funded every year through our Scholarship Program. {click here} to learn more about our program and help support our cause.