Male Poet of the Year

This award is for the person who exhibits the ability to write original Cowboy/Western poetry or verse, who writes or expresses himself with imaginative power and beauty of thought, language and form. He performs original work but may occasionally perform the work of others to live audiences who showing the ability to enable audiences to develop a deeper understanding and appreciate of the Western lifestyle and history (with accuracy) through his performance.

2019

Tom Swearingen


Tom Swearingen

2018

Terry Nash


Terry Nash

2017

Floyd Beard


Floyd Beard

2016

Floyd Beard


Floyd Beard

2015

Andy Nelson


Andy & Jim Nelson

2014

Andy Nelson


Andy & Jim Nelson

2013

Andy Nelson


Andy & Jim Nelson

2012

Les Buffham


Les Buffham

2011

Waddie Mitchell


2010

Waddie Mitchell


2009

Waddie Mitchell


2008

Les Buffham


Les Buffham

2007

Les Buffham


Les Buffham

2006

Andy Nelson


Andy & Jim Nelson