Proceeds from the annual Spicer Gripp Memorial, as well as gifts from family and friends of Spicer, continue to be used to fund the Spicer Gripp Memorial Scholarship at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. The scholarship is available for students pursuing an agricultural degree and/or members of the WTAMU Rodeo Team. For more information on scholarship opportunities, please contact the Department of Agricultural Sciences West Texas A&M University.

Beef Capital of the world heifer contest - $1000

Each year a pen of heifers are fed at Bar- G Feedyard for the SG Memorial Youth Foundation. The heifers are for sale at $1000 each. In late July, the heifers are delivered to Cargill and graded for desirable carcass characteristics. First place - $5,000 and a Montana Silversmiths Buckle. 2nd – $3,000, 3rd - $2,000, 4th & 5th place heifers receive $1000. BCOW Heifer entries may be purchased by contacting Lance Storer at  lance_storer@cargill.com or by completing the Sponsorship Form at the top of the page.

Carcass contestants receive:

Two general admission tickets to the Gripp Foundation Kick-Off Reception

Recognition in the Gripp Foundation Kick-Off Reception program

BCOW Heifer number imprint

Company Banners - $300 (renew) $500 (new)

Banners with your company logo can be purchased from the Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation for use during the event. $500 covers the cost of production and first year sponsorship. A renewal of $300 continues the banner sponsorship each year. Banners may be purchased by contacting Charlotte Hill at capri@hotmail.com or by completing the Sponsorship Form at the top of the page.

Raffle Tickets - $100

Each year the Spicer Gripp committee sells raffle tickets for prized and Half Top Trailer. The raffle is drawn in reverse order. Tickets sell for $100 each and may be purchased from any SG Committee Member or by completing the Sponsorship Form at the top of the page.

Bronze sponsor - $1,500

Bronze Sponsors contribute a minimum annual gift of $1,500 to the Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation.

Bronze Sponsors receive:

Two general admission tickets to the Gripp Foundation Kick-Off Reception

Recognition in the Gripp Foundation Kick-Off Reception program

Company Banner displayed at the arena for all events

Bronze Sponsorships can be purchased by contacting Max Moss at mossgrain@sbcglobal.net or by completing the Sponsorship Form at the top of the page.

Silver Sponsor - $2,500

Silver Sponsors contribute a minimum annual gift of $2,500 to the Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation. 

Silver Sponsors receive:

Four general admission tickets to the Gripp Foundation Kick-Off

Recognition in the Gripp Foundation Kick-Off Reception program

Company Banner displayed at the arena for all events

Company recognition listed on the media board.

Contact Max Moss mossgrain@sbcglobal.net for Silver Sponsorship or by completing the Sponsorship Form at the top of the page.

platinum sponsor - $15,000+

Platinum sponsors contribute a minimum annual gift of $15,000 to the Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation.

This gift entitles the Platinum Sponsors to have their company logo included on all publications produced each year including schedules and posters. Ongoing recognition is mentioned throughout the weekend events.

Platinum Sponsors receive:

Reserved seating for eight at the Gripp Foundation Kick-Off Reception

VIP admission for all weekend roping events

Sponsor Award Presentation, introduction and recognition at the Gripp Foundation Kick-Off Reception

Two Company Banners with logo displayed at the arena for all events

Sponsor name/logo will appear most prominently on all promotional material and will be continuously announced during all roping events

Platinum Sponsorships can be purchased by contacting Carla Purcella at westernalle@wtrt.net