Board of Directors

Celebrating Over 40 Years of Tradition

The Miss Rodeo Arizona Pageant is a proud and enduring tradition that honors the spirit of the American West. Now in its 42nd year, the pageant continues to provide young women with a platform to represent Arizona’s rich rodeo heritage on a national stage.

The first Miss Rodeo Arizona, Karen Womack Vold, held the title in 1958 after being crowned queen at the "Rodeo of Rodeos." At the time, there was no separate state pageant—Arizona’s representative to the Miss Rodeo America Pageant was simply the reigning queen of that event.

In 1983, the official Miss Rodeo Arizona state pageant was established to ensure a fair and impartial selection process. The goal was to choose a queen who could represent all of Arizona’s rodeo committees throughout the state and serve as Arizona’s delegate at the national level.

What We Do

Representing Rodeo and the Western Way of Life

As the First Lady of Rodeo in Arizona, Miss Rodeo Arizona serves as an ambassador for the sport of rodeo and the western lifestyle. While she participates in rodeos and queen competitions, her duties extend far beyond the arena. She visits:

• Local schools
• Hospitals
• Senior centers
• Community events

Through these appearances, she shares her love of rodeo and helps inspire others by promoting the values of dedication, tradition, and community.

Our Organization

Miss Rodeo Arizona, Inc. (MRAZ, Inc.)

In 1995, Miss Rodeo Arizona, Inc. was incorporated as a nonprofit organization and granted tax-exempt status. This designation allows our generous donors and sponsors to make tax-deductible contributions, providing critical support for the queen’s statewide travels and official duties.

Today, MRAZ, Inc. is governed by an eight-member Board of Directors and continues to proudly produce the annual state pageant. The organization also:

• Oversees the MRAZ Scholarship Funds Program
• Supports the reigning queen throughout her year of service
• Engages the community through fundraising and volunteer efforts

Powered by Volunteers & Sponsors

Miss Rodeo Arizona, Inc. is run entirely by dedicated volunteers. Our success is made possible by the commitment of:

• Our Executive Board and Board of Directors
• MRAZ members
• Corporate and individual sponsors

Their time, passion, and resources are vital to maintaining the high standards of our program. Thanks to their efforts, Miss Rodeo Arizona continues to provide outstanding young women with the opportunity to shine—both in the arena and in life.

Empowering Future Leaders

At the heart of our mission is the MRAZ Scholarship Funds Program, which supports the academic and professional goals of our contestants and titleholders. We believe that every young woman who wears the Miss Rodeo Arizona crown should be encouraged and empowered to pursue her dreams beyond rodeo.

Whether she’s in the saddle or speaking to a crowd, Miss Rodeo Arizona represents the strength, resilience, and spirit of Arizona’s western heritage.