Cathy Holman, founder of the Prairie Wife brand, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Mick & Susie McMurry Cowboy Code Try Award. The award recognizes individuals who exemplify the values of the Cowboy Code through integrity, perseverance, service, and leadership.
Community Service and Leadership
Holman will be recognized during the 28th Annual Awards & Recognition Breakfast, happening on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the Ford Wyoming Center. She is known for her entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to strengthening Wyoming communities, and willingness to use her voice to help others.
Holman launched PrairieWifeInHeels.com in 2013 to share stories about her life, her family, and the Wyoming way of living. Through honest storytelling, humor, and authenticity, she has built a community centered on grit, grace, faith, and finding purpose through life’s challenges.
Throughout the years, Holman has become a sought-after speaker, emcee, auctioneer, and media personality, using her platform to encourage others while championing causes that strengthen families and communities statewide. Due to her own family’s experiences, Holman became a leading advocate for stronger protections for children, helping raise awareness that contributed to the passage of House Bill 8, strengthening Wyoming’s stalking laws to better protect minors.
Holman said that the Cowboy Try represents choosing courage when life is difficult and using adversity to help others. She encouraged young people to move forward with courage, saying, “Don’t let fear decide your future. If you feel there’s something you’re supposed to do, charge forward. Ask for help when you need it, learn from those who have gone before you, and don’t be afraid to try.”
The 28th Annual Awards & Recognition Breakfast will also honor Bob and Celia Kirkwood for their generosity and lasting impact on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming, as well as the community itself. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. Guests will have the opportunity to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming and its mission of inspiring and enabling all young people to reach their full potential.
Original reporting: Oil City News (Casper WY) — read the source article.
