The Stanley Rodeo is introducing an exciting new tradition this year with the launch of the Stanley Rodeo Queen Program, celebrating young women who represent the spirit of rodeo, agriculture, and western heritage in the Chippewa Valley.
The program highlights leadership, horsemanship, and community involvement while promoting the sport of rodeo and the agricultural lifestyle that supports it. Throughout the spring and early summer, contestants will represent the Stanley Rodeo at events and activities across the region, helping build excitement for one of the area’s most anticipated western events.
Leading up to the rodeo season, the candidates will make appearances around the Chippewa Valley, meeting community members and promoting the Stanley Rodeo at local events, businesses, and gatherings. Their role as ambassadors helps strengthen connections between the rodeo, local agriculture, and the surrounding communities.
As part of the competition process, candidates will meet with judges and participate in interviews that test their knowledge of rodeo, the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association), and agriculture. These interviews help determine how well each contestant can represent the rodeo industry and the values that come with it.
The program will culminate in a special crowning ceremony on Saturday, June 13, during the Top Hand Challenge Fun Show at the Stanley Rodeo Arena. During the event, the first Stanley Rodeo Queen and Princess will officially be crowned, marking the beginning of their year representing the Stanley Rodeo and the surrounding community.
Community members are encouraged to attend the fun show and help celebrate the inaugural year of the program.

Meet the Stanley Rodeo Queen Candidates

Ashlee Hamm
Ashlee Hamm, 20, of Greenwood, is a contestant in the 2026 Stanley Rodeo Queen Program. The daughter of Kris Hamm, Adam Penk, and the late Eric Hamm, she has been involved in rodeo from a young age, competing in barrel racing and pole bending through the Wisconsin Girls Barrel Racing Association, Wisconsin Little Britches Rodeo Association, and the National Barrel Horse Association. She was crowned the 2024 Wicked Events Rodeo Princess and served as President of the FFA chapter at Greenwood High School, where she graduated as valedictorian. Ashlee earned her degree with honors in Medical Laboratory Science from
Northern Michigan University and currently works as a Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomist at Aspirus Hospital.

Jennifer Keys
Jennifer Keys of Stanley is a graduate of Stanley-Boyd High School and a lifelong equestrian. She has competed in fun show games and barrel racing for many years. Jennifer is married and recently welcomed her first child while continuing to stay active in the horse community as a small business owner. She enjoys mentoring youth, including working with youth with autism through horses. Her recent accomplishments include qualifying for the NBHA Finals with a Top 10 finish in the state in the 3D, placing Top 3 in her NBHA District in the 3D, Top 5 in the 2D, and earning WGBRA 2D Reserve Champion. In 2025, she was the 2nd Overall High Point Winner at the Stanley Rodeo Fun Show for ages 18–34.

Savannah Schallock
Savannah Schallock of the Stratford area is a wife and mother with a lifelong passion for horses and the western lifestyle. Horses have been an important part of her life since she was young, and she enjoys riding, caring for her horses, and spending time at the barn with her family. Living in rural Wisconsin has allowed Savannah to stay connected to the equestrian community and the values of hard work, dedication, and respect that come with it.

Evalynn Williams
Evalynn Williams of Stanley developed her love for horses at a young age and began riding with local saddle clubs before competing on the Stanley Equestrian Team and at County and State Fairs. She was also an active member of Chippewa County 4-H. Evalynn is a graduate of Chippewa Valley Technical College with a degree in Animal Science Management and hopes to continue her education to become a veterinary technician. In her free time, she enjoys riding her horse and camping with family and friends.
Local businesses and community members also have the opportunity to support this new program. Sponsorships help provide resources for contestant activities, awards, and promotional efforts that allow the rodeo queens to represent the Stanley Rodeo throughout the region.

Those interested in becoming a sponsor or learning more about the candidates and the program can visit: https://stanleyrodeo.com/rodeo-queen/. With the launch of the Stanley Rodeo Queen Program, organizers hope to build a tradition that celebrates rodeo heritage, promotes agriculture, and highlights the young women who help keep these traditions alive in the Chippewa Valley.