2019 Calgary Stampede Royalty Committee

Rachel Hamilton - Chair
Tracey Zehl - 1st Vice Chair
Dawn MacInnes - 2nd Vice Chair

Garry Holbrook - Director Liaison

Yvonne Balon
Hazel Bennett  
Kevin Blackburn
​Joan Cool
​Jerry Favero
​Janelle Fortmuller
​Katelyn Gardner
​Chris Gerritsen
​​Brendan Hagan


 

​​​Dani Huisman
​Kathie James
​Aaron Johnston
​Kathy Johnston
​Pamela Jonassen
Jessica Justinick
Alex Kingcott
​Jean Kruse
​Mac Makenny


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​Jessica Manning
Aaron Miller​
​Haley Peckham
Maggie Shortt
Lauren Thompson
Marlene Vander Griendt
​Jim Williams
​Twi Williams

Kathryn Jenkins - Calgary Stampede Staff Liaison

The Royalty committee’s purpose is to facilitate the development of young women whose mandate is to promote and preserve Western heritage and values through playing the role of Calgary Stampede ambassador. Horsemanship, hospitality, generosity and friendliness are cornerstones of this role.

Through our contest which showcases their skills, and their in-depth training program, these young women are afforded the opportunity to further develop skills in such areas as horsemanship, public speaking, media relations, Stampede and agricultural history as well as learning about the partnership with the First Nations people of Southern Alberta. 

In addition to our comprehensive training program, our Trio is generously supported through an academic education award program that assists in their post-secondary pursuits. These post-secondary pursuits are also augmented by the option to complete a Prior Learning Assessment for credit, if approved by the institution, whereby the individual has the opportunity to compile her year’s experience into a presentation for credit towards her program.