MEDORA, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – On Saturday, April 29, the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame announced its 2023 class of inductees to the Hall of Honorees.
Nominees are individuals and groups noted for their character and uniqueness who have made significant contributions to North Dakota’s western heritage and lifestyle through their participation in, or development and promotion of, the livestock industry, ranching, rodeo, the arts and entertainment.
The 2023 North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame inductees are:
Cowboy Long Rider : Alan Woodbury (Dickinson & Harding County)
Special Achievement: Lansford Ghost Riders (Bottineau County)
Pre-1940s Ranching : John “Jack” McCrory (Emmons County)
Modern Era Ranching : Adolph Burkhardt (Morton County/Billings County)
Pre-1970s Rodeo : Ray Gilstad (McKenzie County)
Modern Era Rodeo : Tim Feland (Morton County)
Modern Era Rodeo : Wade Sundby (Williams County)
Public recognition of this year’s inductees will commence Friday, June 16th, with a dinner celebration at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in Medora. Tickets for this event are available northdakotacowboy.org
The induction award ceremony follows on Saturday, June 17th, at Tjaden Terrace in Medora. This event is free and open to the public.