Montana ProRodeo Finals Crown Two Pageant Winners for 2026

Two remarkable young women are stepping into roles that celebrate Montana's spirit and community values.

TWO WINNERS AT ONCE IN EACH CATEGORY?

Well, not exactly, but the Northern Ag Network tells us that in 2025 the Miss Rodeo Montana Pageant Council (MRMPC) crowned the 2026 Royalty during the Montana ProRodeo Finals held at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls January 9-11.

In March of 2025, the newly formed MRMPC held a double pageant for the 2025 titles and the 2026 titles. The 2026 title holders officially received their crowns during the final buckle ceremony honoring other state rodeo champions of the Montana ProRodeo Circuit Finals.

BENTLEY AND EMILIE WILL DO MONTANA PROUD

The event provided a high energy and celebratory environment for Miss Rodeo Montana 2026, Bentley McCullough and Miss Teen Rodeo Montana 2026, Emilie Torgerson to receive their titles after winning the pageant last March.

Bentley McCullough of Geraldine, Montana was crowned Miss Rodeo Montana 2026. Bentley is the 23-year-old daughter of Jack and Laurie McCullough. A graduate of Northeastern University, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language – English Interpreting. Her commitment to accessibility and inclusion is deeply tied to her belief in staying true to who you are. During her tenure as Miss Rodeo Montana, she hopes to inspire others to "live with intention, protect the values that define them and carry their personal brand with pride, courage and resilience, no matter where life takes them."

Emilie Torgerson of Bozeman was crowned Miss Teen Rodeo Montana 2026. She is the 17-year-old daughter of Nicole Barlow and David Torgerson. She lives in Bozeman and is a junior at Bozeman High School. She enjoys raising chickens, trail riding with her family, playing the trombone, and singing in school.

Emilie says that she has been inspired by the impact of kindness from other rodeo queens, and she hopes to be able to repay their kindness to others. Her goal is to honor the impact of those before her and to make a positive impact on the lives of the people she meets during her reign.

Congratulations to Montana's newest rodeo royalty reps!