Awards

William E. Weiss Purchase Award
History of Winners
This award, for the Historical Center collection, is graciously sponsored by the Buffalo Bill Historical Center from a fund established in honor of
William E. Weiss. The award, which may be exercised annually at the discretion of a museum staff/trustee committee, results in the acquisition of a work of art for the museum’s collection.

Painting Award
History of Recipients
Graciously sponsored by Sierra Trading Post, this award is selected by a panel of jurors chosen by the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale Committee.

Sculpture Award
History of Recipients
Graciously sponsored by Nielson & Associates, Inc., this award is selected by a panel of jurors chosen by the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale Committee.

Artists' Choice Award
History of Recipients
Graciously sponsored by Pepsi, this award is selected by participating show artists.

People's Choice Award
History of Recipients
Graciously sponsored by Shoshone First Bank, this award is selected by Auction attendees.

Dean St. Clair Memorial Award (Quick Draw People's Choice)
About Dean St. Clair
Graciously sponsored by the Dean St. Clair Memorial Fund (donations can be made through the Buffalo Bill Historical Center), this award is selected by Quick Draw attendees.

Mike Maier Memorial Award
About Mike Maier
Based on the plein air concept, this award is graciously sponsored by Open Box M, and is in appreciation of artists "on location," selected by a random drawing of artists in attendance at the events.