The Kispiox Valley has many memorial events. Among them is the Wayne Bowe Saddle Bronc Awards. Wayne was the son of one of BC's favorite cowboys, Gil Bowe, who lives in Prince George and runs a saddle making shop there. Wayne was a dedicated cowboy and a good saddle bronc rider.

The Gerrit Pelsma Team Roping Memorial award is in fond memory of a local horse breeder who always took an active part in helping to organize the rodeo, and participated in many different events. Jim Clearwater, a Smithers cowboy, always competed at Kispiox. He won Calf Roping during the last rodeo he entered here. He was well-liked throughout the rodeo world. He raised good horses, and was an avid sportsman.

The bareback riding trophy was dedicated to Jack Lee, a valley resident for many, many years. Jack was a rodeo cowboy and later went into the guiding business. He never missed a rodeo. Some of Jack's grandkids are helping keep alive the rodeo tradition, working endless hours on the rodeo committee.

Jimmy McRae was a native cowboy who for many years helped organize the rodeo. Jimmy participated in the roundups, and since he was always winning the cowhide race, we made this an annual event in his honor.

A lifetime collection of buckles

John and Elsie Wookey lived in the valley for many years and left a legacy of family who still carry on the tradition of 'helping out' in the community. Our all-around trophies are in memory of this couple.

Locally carved trophy