Montana's Cowboy Hall of Fame Announces 2014 Inductions

Today the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announced the seventh class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame.

The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and culture of Montana.

"This is truly a celebration of our authentic Montana heritage and those who pass it forward," Christy Stensland, executive director of the MCHF & WHC said.

Since the initial round of inductions to the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2008, including this year's inductions, 201 inductees have been honored.

Nomination criteria established by the board for the Class of 2014 inductions allowed the election of up to one Living Inductee and two Legacy Inductees from each of the 12 districts.

"Many assume that to be inducted into the Hall of Fame you would have to be a famous cowboy," Stensland said. "When in fact, the Hall of Fame exists to honor those who have made an impact in their local community and serve as a symbol of this way of life for future generations.

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