In 1990, following the death of Casey Tibbs, the Casey Tibbs Foundation hosted the very first Tribute Dinner. The Tribute Dinner is held on an annual basis as a fund-raiser to honor people in the South Dakota rodeo community and to celebrate their accomplishments.
Honorees are represented in the following five categories each year:
1. Past Rodeo Great
2. Present Rodeo Cowgirl Great
3. Present Rodeo Cowboy Great
4. Rodeo Promoter
5. Ranch Family
6. Rodeo Animal Athlete