b'2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY CALGARY STAMPEDE CALGARY STAMPEDE 2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY42 43Stampede team accepts WPRA Mega Rodeo of the Year Award.Sam Centre2024 Interpretation Canada University of CalgaryAward of Excellence Honorary Doctor of Laws DegreeIn 2025, Sam Centre received Bronze in the 2024 InterpretationThe University of Calgary awarded Cherie Copithorne-Barnes, Canada Awards of Excellence, which honours creativity andFirst Vice-Chair of the Calgary Stampede Board of Directors, professionalism in interpretation across the country. Thean Honorary Doctor of Laws (Hon. LLD) in recognition of her award recognized the Scown Gallery for its interactive exhibits,outstanding contributions to Albertas ranching industry and multimedia experiences and use of rich archival material to sharecommunity leadership. The honour celebrated her lifelong the stories of the Calgary Stampede. commitment to innovation, integrity and the values that continue to shape Albertas agricultural legacy.Sam Centre2025 WoodWorks Prairie AwardCalgary Stampede Volunteer and Employee nominees gather to celebrate the White Hat Awards.White Hat AwardsSam Centre received the 2025 WoodWorks Prairie Award in the non-residential category, recognizing its innovative use of massThe Calgary Stampede was proud to serve as a Gold Sponsor of timber to honour the Calgary Stampedes agricultural heritageTourism Calgarys 62nd annual White Hat Awards, celebrating while delivering a sustainable, modern design. Its striking roofline,Calgarians who create exceptional guest experiences in the exposed beams and expansive wood soffits reflect both traditiontourism industry. In 2025, the Stampede was represented byand innovation in contemporary architecture. 83 nominees, including nine volunteers and 74 employees, along with 10 nominees from Cowboys Casino.Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)Tourism Business of the Year Nominee Stampede Volunteer, Debbie Smith, was the winner of the Exceptional Server: Tourism Volunteer Award, and Vanessa The Calgary Stampede was named a finalist in 2025 for theStiffarm, Elbow River Camp Coordinator, was the winner of the 2024 TIAC Awards, recognizing outstanding organizations thatExceptional Server: Administration Award.help shape Canadas tourism landscape. We were recognized as a finalist for our strong business model, innovation, andWomens Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA)commitment to guest experience. Mega Rodeo of the YearThe Calgary Stampede was named the 2025 Mega Rodeo of the Year. The WPRA recognizes individuals and organizations that go above and beyond to support and celebrate women in professional rodeo, awarding the Calgary Stampede for the addition of Breakaway Roping to the 2025 Stampede Rodeo with equal prize money.Award-winning woodwork featured throughout Sam Centre.'