The National Multicultural Western Heritage
Museum & Hall of Fame
2011 Inductee
On November 19, 2011 Buck Taylor was inducted into the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame, along with such distinguished persona as Freddie “Skeet” Gordon, Glynn Turman, Joe Beaver, Peter Perkins Pitchlynn, Ruth Scantlin Roach,Shirlie Sanders, and William “Will” Penn Adair Rogers; all of whom met the criteria outlined in the NMWHM mission statement for this distinguished honor--- Men and Women who “…have made exemplary contributions to Western Heritage, past and present.” Congratulations to all!
The
Texas Trail of Fame
2008 Inductee
The Texas Trail of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those who have made a significant contribution to our Western way of life. Throughout the walkways of the Fort Worth National Historic District, bronze inlaid markers have been placed in honor of their achievements.
The desire of the Texas Trail of Fame is to inspire and educate visitors through the adventure of reflecting on these Westerner's accomplishments.
Hats Off to Buck Taylor!
True West Magazine
Best of the West 2009 Selection
Readers Choice Award - Best Living Western Painter
The
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
The Western Heritage Award
"The
Wrangler"
In
2006 Buck was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers, along
with A.C. Lyles who received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
To learn more about the Western Heritage Awards. Please visit the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
Buck received the "Spirit of Texas Award" and was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame on January 12, 2006.
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame was founded by Bobby and Susan Kerr in 1997 to pay homage to the outstanding horsemen and women in Texas, who have excelled in and out of the arena.
The Spirit of Texas Award was established to recognize those individuals whose lives and accomplishments epitomize the independence, individuality, and innovative thinking associated with being Texan. In August, 2004 the award was renamed in honor of country music promoter Rick Smith, whose vision helped spread the "sound and spirit of Texas" around the world.
Past
inductees include:
George Strait, Willie Nelson, Larry Mahan, Bob Watt, Jr., and Martha
Josey
Please visit the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Utah's
Little Hollywood
Walk
of Fame
In 2005, Buck's star was added to the Kanab, Utah "Little Hollywood." His star resides between Ronald Reagan and Tom Mix.
Famous for its wild and scenic western flavor, Kanab is often referred to as "Utah’s Little Hollywood", as nearly one hundred movies have been filmed in the area. The area has it’s own walk of fame featuring wild west celebrities such as actors Ronald Reagan, producer Howard Koch, Tom Mix, Dale Evans, Ben Johnson, and the entire cast of Gunsmoke.
For additional information: Utah's Little Hollywood
.
Dodge City Trail of Fame
Buck's medallion was placed on the Trail of Fame in 2000.
The Dodge City Trail of Fame, Inc. is a walking tour of the Old Dodge City historic district. The trail is marked with sidewalk medallions and statuary to commemorate the many famous and infamous denizens of historic Dodge City. Additionally, many medallions are dedicated to notable movie and television stars who have portrayed famous Dodge Citians. The Dodge City Trail of Fame, Inc. is an ongoing project which is expected to continue for many years to come. Eventually, there should be 80 to 100 of the 24 inch diameter bronze sidewalk medallions and a number of historic sculptures throughout the historic district.
Additional
inductees include:
James Arness, Milburn Stone, Kevin Costner, Dennis Weaver, Amanda
Blake, and Errol Flynn
To learn more about Dodge City and the Trail of Fame visit the Dodge City Trail of Fame.
Walk of Western Stars Award
Buck received another career honor in 2003. He joined the elite group included in the "Walk of Western Stars" sidewalk in Santa Clarita, CA.
The Downtown Newhall Walk of Western Stars began in 1981 as a means of honoring Western film, stage, television and radio personalities who performed in the Santa Clarita Valley.
A
few of the past recipients include:
Gene Autry, Tom Mix, Amada Blake, Roy Rogers, John Wayne, Dennis Weaver,
Bruce Dern and Riders in the Sky
National Festival of the West
"Cowboy
Spirit Award"
The Cowboy Spirit Award is presented to recognize those men and women
who have set the example of Western heroes with integrity, strength
of spirit. and moral character. Buck received this award in 1998.
Past
recipients are:
1992 - Dale Evans and Patsy Montana | 1993 - Rusty Richards | 1994
- Gene Autry | 1995 - Roy Rogers | 1996 - Ben Johnson and Harry Carry,
Jr. | 1997 - Denver Pyle and Herb Drinkwater | 1998 - Rex Allen, Buck
Taylor and Christina Paine | 1999 - Herb Jeffries and Matt Braun |
2000 - Jane Russell and Lynn Anderson | 2001 - Bruce Boxleitner and Michael
Martin Murphey | 2002 - Clint Walker and Dennis Weaver | 2003 - Ernest
Borgnine, Marty Robbins and Johnny Western
Golden Boot Award
In 1993 Buck was presented the Golden Boot Award by The Motion Picture & Television Fund.
The Golden Boot Awards was founded in the early 1980s by Pat Buttram, William Campbell, and Caruth Byrd, and organized by the Motion Picture and Television (MPTV) Fund in an effort to honor the "Best of the West"
Other
honerees include:
President
Ronald Reagan, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Robert Urich, Dale Evans, Fess
Parker, Clint Eastwood, Buddy Ebsen, Lee Majors, Monte Hale, Burt Reynolds,
Clayton Moore, and Tom Selleck
Learn more about the Golden Boot Award.
The
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
The Western Heritage Award
"The
Wrangler"
This
award was presented to Buck in 1972 for Pike, an episode from
Gunsmoke, CBS and again in 1981 in the Special Awards category,
in which he was inducted into the National Cowboy & Western Heritage
Museum as a trustee.
To learn more about the Western Heritage Awards. Please visit the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
