"Standing more than a foot in height, the Wrangler, an impressive bronze sculpture, is awarded to principal creators of the winning entries in specified categories of Western literature, music, film and television. The Museum also may award Wranglers to organizations or individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the nation’s Western heritage during a period of years, or whose contributions lie outside established categories.

Past winners include such distinguished writers, actors, producers and directors as John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, John Ford, James Stewart, J. Frank Dobie, Hal Wallis, Elmer Bernstein, Bill Kurtis, Sidney Pollack, Hugh Downs, N. Scott Momaday, Louis L’Amour, Kevin Costner, Maureen O’Hara, Red Steagall, Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott".

Bob was awarded a Wrangler which is a bronze of a cowboy on horseback - a copy of a Remington. It is a beautiful piece of work. In addition to this Bob's name has been placed on a black tile which has been hung along with the other recipients tiles on the wall in the museum.

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