Pam Minick

Pam Minick (born June 27) was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in 2000.

Minick was raised on a five acre "ranch" in Las Vegas, Nevada, her parents had no interest in horses in the beginning. Her sister and herself persuaded them to buy them each a horse; their parents acquiesced. The girls had no equipment or corrals for their new Palomino horses. Fortunately, they had a 4-H.

Minick was Miss Rodeo America in 1973. She was the Women's World Champion Calf Roper. She also qualified for the Women's National Finals rodeo in team roping. Minick still competes in barrel racing and team roping. She qualified for the Women's National Finals Rodeo 11 times. She is a rodeo sports commentator. She has been a commentator or interviewer in over 1,000 shows. These include rodeo, equestrian, and country music shows. In 1992, Minick co-announced for the major rodeo the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, becoming the first women to announce a major professional rodeo.

Her husband Billy used his relevant experience when he and Minick became part owners of Billy Bob's Texas in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas, which promotes itself as the "The World's Largest Honky Tonk". Minick held the position of marketing director for 25+ years; she also acted as the face of the venue.

Minick also has a television and film career. She is an actress in both television and movies. She also has served as the president of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association and made advances for rodeo while doing so. Minick's dedication to rodeo as a competitor and promoter as well as her popularity as a rodeo commentator increased attendance in the sport.

Minick now lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her husband Billy. Her Las Vegas birth announcements always describe her as "Atomic Blonde".

• 1992 Coca Cola Woman of the Year Award
• 1994 Lane Frost Award
• 1998 National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Tad Lucas Award
• 2000 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
• 2004 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
• 2006 Great Woman of Texas Award
• 2011 Texas Trail of Fame
• 2011 Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame
• 2016 Western Horseman Award
• 2017 National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame