Serving as Miss Rodeo Michigan is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel the country, represent the Great Lakes State, and participate in legendary events like Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Pendleton Round-Up.
In addition to forming lifelong friendships with state rodeo queens from across the nation, the reigning Miss Rodeo Michigan wins a beautiful trophy buckle, a perpetual crown, custom sashes, and several pairs of perpetual chaps. Her year of service culminates in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, where she will compete for the prestigious title of Miss Rodeo America, over $100,000 in scholarships, and incredible prizes.
Introduced in 2025, the Miss Teen Rodeo Michigan title prepares young ladies to step into the Miss Rodeo Michigan role once eligible. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to travel the state, meet new people, sharpen horsemanship skills, master public speaking, and advocate for the sport of rodeo. The Teen titleholder also receives a trophy buckle, a perpetual crown, a perpetual sash, and chaps.
Throughout their reign, both titleholders receive support from the Miss Rodeo Michigan Royalty Association, which provides dedicated support during their year of service.
-Educating the public about the sport of professional rodeo, our western way of life, and the role of agriculture.
- Educating young women through the Miss Rodeo Michigan Pageant and involvement with local rodeo pageants within the state of Michigan.
Our Vision is for each of these young women to acquire a greater understanding of the world around them, improve self-esteem, self-confidence, gain life skills, and finally to gain opportunities for advancement for their personal and professional life.
-To promote the sport of professional rodeo.
-To promote western heritage, and rodeo within the state of Michigan.
-Develope knowledgeable and confident ambassadors who can represent the state of Michigan, the sport of rodeo, and the western industry with professionalism and integrity.
-Strengthen relationships between rodeo, agriculture, equine organizations, businesses, sponsors, and communities throughout Michigan.
-Promote volunteerism and community service by encouraging titleholders to use their platforms to positively impact the communities they represent.
-To support, guide, and prepare the reigning Miss Rodeo Michigan to represent our state at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant.
National Director- Miss Rodeo America Inc.
Faith Hollowell
President
Carnethia Goldsby
Treasurer
Maarissa Ashenfelter
Secretary
Khalilah Smith
Board Member
Colter Stanfill
Board Member
Anna Sohn, Miss Rodeo Michigan 2025
Social Media Director
Maarissa Ashenfelter
Scheduling Coordinator
Colter Stanfill