High Flyin’ Awards
In the rough-riding, fast-living world of rodeo, there are moments when a thrill for the audience is a nightmare for the contestant. Whether or not they beat the clock or best the stock, the cowboys and cowgirls have the chance to receive audience recognition for their efforts with the High Flyin’ Awards.

Rodeo contestants with the highest flight, hardest spills, roughest crashes and toughest luck are chosen from each performance. Rodeo fans watch the replays and use an applause meter to determine who had the wildest ride and dirtiest dismount. The High Flyin’ Award winners receive two tickets to anywhere Continental Airlines flies. The top winners from the previous 18 performances are shown at the RODEOHOUSTON Championship, with the winner receiving a year-long pass from Continental Airlines. Let’s cheer our high-fliers tonight!
The High Flyin' Award for 2009 went to Brent Menz from Delta, Mo.

