Miss Rodeo Utah for 2010 is Martina Wardle! She is the 20 year old daughter of Mitch and DeAnna Wardle from Lehi, Utah.

1st Attendant: Chenae Shiner

2nd Attendant: Jackie McMullin

3rd Attendant: Jamie Udell

4th Attendant: Karianne Berry

Miss Congeniality: Ashley Mortensen

Photogenics: Chenae Shiner

Public Speaking: Chenae Shiner

Appearance: Chenae Shiner

Personality: Martina Wardle

Horsemanship: Martina Wardle

For the third year in a row, the Wade Family won the Family Feud competition at the Parent Appreciation Luncheon. This year we played Jeopardy and we added to our cowboy hat trophy collection.

Thank you to Doug Woolsey and their family and all of their support they offer to the pageant.

I have always been a believer that things happen for a reason; that there is a plan for all of us. When I won Miss Rodeo Utah, I knew I was exactly where I was supposed to be. There is a time for everything and my journey had led me to the place where all of my hopes and dreams had come true.  With each and every experience and appearance I found myself on a mission to touch people’s lives. Little did I know when I was crowned Miss Utah Rodeo that it would be my own life that would be impacted the most.

Over the past year, I have experienced destiny. I have been given the opportunity to share my love and passion for the sport of rodeo and in return I have been greeted with kindness, hospitality and watched as the hopes and dreams of the next generation of rodeo cowboys and cowgirls have begun to come true. There are many who say the American cowboy is a dying breed. As I have traveled this year it is clear to me that the western lifestyle is alive and well. I have seen the spirit of the west in the eyes of the mutton buster as they prepared for their first ride, I have felt it in the goosebumps I experience each time I see the American flag carried horseback and it has warmed my heart every time I see a young girl who has started her journey as the next ambassador for the greatest sport on earth.

I recently watched a junior rodeo queen contest. There was a young lady participating who allowed me to reflect on my journey to become Miss Rodeo Utah. Her enthusiastic smile and reference to me that “each part of the contest was easy for her” touched my heart and reminded me that all I needed was a dream.  Through hard work, dedication and with the love and support of my family and friends; fate, destiny and dreams do come true.

I’ve learned that my quest to become Miss Rodeo Utah was about the journey and not the destination. There have been so many people that have supported me over the past 13 years and during my year as Miss Rodeo Utah that has made this the best experience of my life.

I want to thank the Miss Rodeo Utah and Ogden Pioneer Days committees-Nicole Cypers, Suzie Kendall, Jeff Haney, The Whitaker Family, Jackie Belnap, and Bev Clark for all of your support and hard work. You make a little girl’s dream come true every year and it’s been a pleasure working with all of you.

I’ve been blessed to have some of the best friends anyone could ask for that have prepared me over the years to be the best representative that I could be. Tammy Sweat Chipman and Kasee Sweat, Kaydee Nelson Miner, Kristan Jo Earl, Stevie Ipsen, Paula Smith and Misty Kosoff, Linda and Jody Stark, Stephanie Pollard, Mac and Ashley Weaver, Brian Adams and family, Lisa and Barry Panter, Barry and Heidi Fitzgerald, Kent and Jane Fitzgerald, Peggy and Vance Farrer, Steve and Carla Wilmoth, John and Cindy Percival, Jay and Becky Price, and so many others.

Most important, I want to thank my family. My brothers, Cooper and Cody; for teaching me to be strong and put my heart into everything that I do. Casey, who has stood behind me through the journey and my parents who raised me to be the person I am today, with a passion for people, my state, and the western lifestyle. You have made so many sacrifices over the years to see my dreams come true; I can never thank you enough for your love and support.

As I bid the rodeo committees, fans and the great people from the State of Utah farewell I can only hope that I have given back to you as your representative all that you have given me over the past year.  My heart is full and I am forever grateful.

God Bless and Happy Trails

Chris Wade

Miss Rodeo Utah 2009-2010