Each year during the Celebration, NEBRASKAland DAYS presents three separate awards to individuals who have gone "above and beyond" in support of the celebration and the western way of life. The awards are:

The Dale Studley Award recognizes a person or persons for their continued volunteer commitment to the Celebration. It is awarded at Thursday night's rodeo.

The Trail Boss Award is presented by the Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee at Saturday night's rodeo to someone who deserves recognition for their continued support in the presentation of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo.

The Buffalo Bill Award is presented to someone in the entertainment industry that has demonstrated, through their lifelong body of work, a commitment to representing and promoting a positive image of the "western way of life."