Originally created to honor outstanding volumes of Cowboy Poetry, the Will Rogers Medallion Award soon expanded into other categories as interest and reader demand increased.  Will Rogers was an accomplished author as well as a cowboy entertainer, and the purpose of the Award is to honor this facet of his legacy as well as to highlight current books and other media that embody strong content, excellent production values, and enduring interest.  Entries and and the award weekend attract submissions and guests from all over the United States, as well as other countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, England, Israel, and more!