Breaking Trail Leadership Awards
Introducing the Montana Silversmiths Breaking Trail Leadership Award, honoring trailblazers in the industry who are actively giving back and making a difference.
The recipient(s) of this prestigious award have made a meaningful impact on a person, idea, organization, or business.
When determining who to honor with our Breaking Trail Leadership Award, we take into account longevity, those with decades of serving as leaders and ambassadors for the Western lifestyle. Thank you for making a difference, it doesn't go unnoticed.
Congratulations to our innaugural Breaking Trail Leadership Award winners, Fred Whitfield and Linsay Rosser-Sumpter!
What's in a name?
Breaking trail, by definition, refers to venturing into the unknown or uncharted territory. It's about carving one's own path and in turn, being a guiding light for others to follow. Those who break trail are authentic in their mission, aligning with our mission at Montana Silversmiths.
Together, we can create something beautiful.
What's the timing and significance of the award?
This is an annual award, given out in the fourth quarter, coinciding with National Finals Rodeo, to recipient(s) who meet the following criteria:
History of Service
Perform activivites or services which offer distinction to the Western industry or lifestyle.
Demonstrate long term commitment.
Longevity over several decades.
Historical Significance
Generate improvement, advancement, or progress in the industry or the Western lifestyle.
Trigger positive change throughout the Western industry and lifestyle.
Impact creates a ripple effect throughout the industry and beyond.
Significant contributions to local, state, regional, and national industry initiatives.
Enduring Legacy
Achievements distinctly influence positive change within their ecosystem.
Mentorship to those willing to learn and willingness to teach up and coming leaders.
Lasting impact that will filter through generations to come.
Character & Integrity
Conduct lends to honor, integrity, perseverance, passion and commitment.
Noteworthy philanthropic efforts or a demonstrated passion for giving back.
Establishes lasting connections and builds up others around them.
Who can qualify for the award?
Rodeo folks, people in agriculture, businessmen and women, people who live the Western lifestyle, and more.
We aim to recognize the most deserving and worthy leaders, no matter their forte.
What do the winners receive?
Custom Sterling Spurs from Montana Silversmiths to encourage recipients to continue to spur others on as quality leaders do.
A fully fleshed out PR and digital campaign via Montana Silversmiths plus regular touchpoints throughout the year with the winners. Not only do we want to recognize the hard work and dedication of the recipients, our goal is to give them a bigger platform to enact change and continue pushing the envelope by sharing their stories with a wide-ranging audience.