The Miss Rodeo Illinois Association works to select an Ambassador of Good Will who will promote a positive image of professional rodeo and the western way of life keeping education, leadership and personal growth in the forefront and doing so with the highest level of integrity.

About Us

Membership Application

The Miss Rodeo Illinois Association re-established itself in 2005. As a result the association has again had a Miss Rodeo Illinois competing at the Miss Rodeo America pageant beginning in 2007. Please visit our Former MRI page.

Board of Directors

Rosemary Cooper – President, website provider & MRM '70
Robin DeMott – National Director, Secretary & MRI '87
Mandy McCormick-Tomlinson - Treasurer & MRI '98
Polly Hagey
Kevin Van Dyke

In addition to the many gifts and sponsor donations, not only to the titleholder but also to the MRI Association, we have Ambassadors who donate an additional $125 beyond membership in the Miss Rodeo Illinois Association.

2011 General Members

Gina Abbott-Owen
Rosemary Cooper
Robin DeMott
Polly Hagey
Brooke Owen
Will Tomlinson
Patsy Littrell

Lisa Boeding
Mandy McCormick-Tomlinson
Jessy Hagey
Donna Irvin
Jacy VanDyke - Assistant Teen Pageant Director
Janet VanDyke
Kevin VanDyke