The recent University of Great Falls Big Sky Region Rodeo was a winner in more ways than one.
The rodeo, which attracted a total of more than 2,000 fans for a three-performance event at Four Seasons Arena, was recently voted the Big Sky Region’s “Rodeo of the Year.”
Dick Lyman, who started the UGF program from scratch three years ago and was the driving force behind the college rodeo here, said he was proud that his hometown supported the event.
“We just wanted to show the great city of Great Falls what UGF Rodeo was all about,” Lyman said in a statement. “The kids really stepped up and everyone pitched in. I was very pleased with the outcome for the first one. This award is a testament to the hard work so many people put in to ensure the success of our first rodeo.”
Lyman was also named Big Sky Region Coach of the Year.
“This one goes to my family,” Lyman said, referring to his wife, Terri Jo and daughters. “I could not have even dreamed up such an undertaking without their support and help.”
Lyman and his family also received an award at the recent UGF faculty and staff award luncheon.
The Lymans received the “In the Spirit of the Founders” Award, from university President Eugene McAllister, for their tireless work on the UGF Rodeo.
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