The awards were first presented in 1961. The Wrangler is a bronze sculpture of a cowboy on horseback, and is designed by artist John Free.
The awards program also recognizes inductees into the prestigious Hall of Great Westerners and the Hall of Great Western Performers as well as the recipient of the Chester A. Reynolds Memorial Award, named in honor of the Museum's founder.
Theatrical Motion Picture
Outstanding Docudrama
Television Feature Film
Factual Narrative
Factual Television Program (awarded from 1961 until 1989)
Fictional Television Drama
Western Documentary
Art Books
Folklore Books
Juvenile Books
Magazine Article
News Featurette
Nonfiction Book
Outstanding Photography Book
Poetry Book
Short Stories
Western Novel
Outstanding New Artist
New Horizons
Music
Outstanding Original Western Composition
Outstanding Traditional Western Album
Hall of Great Western Performers
Trustees Award
Other special awards
General https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/western-heritage-award-winners/
Specific