Dale Yerigan, left, general manager of the International Professional Rodeo Association and Miss Rodeo USA Brittany Howard present a plaque to Dave Hazlet of North Washington Rodeo in recognition of being named one of the top five outdoor rodeos in the world. Submitted photo.

The North Washington Rodeo is one of the top five outdoor rodeos in the world.

The rodeo was recognized by the International Professional Rodeo Association last weekend at the International Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City, where the annual convention is held.

Dave Hazlet, chairman of the rodeo committee, traveled to Oklahoma where the rodeo was recognized along with four other rodeos and the top five indoor rodeos in the world.

North Washington has received the honor several times in its 59-year history and the new plaque will be displayed during the rodeo Aug. 14 to 18 at the rodeo grounds on Route 38 in Washington Township.

A full story appears in the Butler Eagle.