National Western Stock Show Announces Jake Jabs as 2020 Parade Grand Marshal

DENVER, CO, December 11, 2019 – The National Western Stock Show is excited to announce Colorado businessman, legend and Stock Show enthusiast Jake Jabs as the 2020 Parade Grand Marshal.

On Thursday, January 9th, Jake Jabs will lead the traditional drive of Longhorn cattle, horses and western wagons through the streets of downtown Denver to celebrate the start of the 114th National Western Stock Show. The Stock Show Kick-Off Parade, presented by Arrow Electronics, begins at noon outside Union Station. The parade marches fifteen blocks down 17th Street to Tremont.

“It is a great honor to have a Colorado icon, philanthropist and true western legend like Jake Jabs kicking-off our annual Stock Show Parade,” said Paul Andrews, President & CEO of the National Western Stock Show.

“Jake grew up on a ranch in Montana, was a member of his college rodeo team, and has given back to the agricultural community throughout his personal and professional life,” said Andrews. “Jake is the perfect person to lead this historic, western tradition.”

The parade concludes with the annual barbecue lunch, hosted by Colorado State University and sponsored by Wells Fargo. The lunch will take place in the atrium at 1700 Broadway from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch guests will enjoy great western barbecue, music and the City of Denver’s proclamation of January 9, 2020, as DRESS WESTERN DAY in Denver. The barbecue is open to the public and benefits the 4-H International Youth Group. Lunch tickets are $12.

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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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October 4, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: DENVER PUBLIC ART SEEKS QUALIFIED ARTISTS FOR NATIONAL WESTERN CENTER COMMISSION

The City and County of Denver is pleased to announce a National Western Center Denver Public Art commission.

The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create original works of art for the two South Platte River Bridges connecting the new National Western Center (NWC) campus and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods with the Globeville neighborhood.

The two bridges present a unique opportunity for an immersive art experience; the panel is seeking two and three-dimensional artwork and components, including lighting designs and architecturally integrated creations, that tell the story of the National Western Center’s history and future vision, as well as reflecting the socioeconomic past, present and future of the site.

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National Western Stock Show Awards Scholarships to Four City of Denver Students

These scholarship recipients were selected due to their passion in pursuing undergraduate degrees and career paths that focus on making contributions to the emerging and influential fields of agriculture. This focus can be expressed through any major or area of study, as long as the goal is to contribute toward progress and leadership in agriculture. The students will continue to receive the funds all four years of their undergraduate studies, as long as minimum requirements are met for performance. [ Learn More ]

• Lawrence J. Cohen – Denver School of Arts graduate who will be attending the University of Colorado Boulder this fall.
• Thang Ling – South High School graduate who will be attending Metropolitan State University of Denver this fall.
• Manoj Regmi – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College graduate who will be attending Metropolitan State University of Denver this fall.
• Michael Stanford – MullenHigh School graduate who will be attending Colorado State University this fall.

Marcy and Bruce Benson Named 2020 Citizens of the West

Denver, CO, September 17, 2019 – The National Western Stock Show is proud to announce Marcy and Bruce Benson as the 2020 Citizens of the West. This prestigious annual award recognizes those who embody the spirit and determination of Western pioneers and perpetuate the West’s agriculture heritage and ideals. A committee of community leaders selects recipients.

“I’m pleased to see that Bruce and Marcy Benson are being jointly honored as Citizens of the West.  It is a well-deserved honor for their many contributions in the fields of education, philanthropy and business in our community and state.” said Philip Anschutz, 2014 recipient of the Citizen of the West award.

The Bensons will receive the award at a dinner on January 13, 2020, at the National Western Events Center. Proceeds from the event support 100 scholarships the National Western Scholarship Trust awards annually to colleges and universities in Colorado and Wyoming.

Marcy and Bruce are respected leaders in the business, education, civic, political and philanthropic communities. Together they have made a lasting impression through their tireless advocacy and fundraising efforts for issues and institutions they hold in high regard. [ read more ]

 

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National Anthem Contest Winners

Congratulations to our talented co-winners of the National Anthem contest: Josie Webel and Marta Spirk. You can hear them each sing the National Anthem at a rodeo performance this January.

This year’s contest had 43 entries, 16 finalists and over 21,000 votes from all over the world. Thank you to everyone who participated and voted in the contest!

 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.

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