2026 Miss Reno Rodeo
GIANNA POWNING CASELLI
Gianna Powning Caselli is a 6th generation Nevadan whose deep-rooted heritage in rodeo and horsemanship spans 184 years. From Italian immigrants on horseback, to past Reno Rodeo President Jimmy Caselli, to both parents working with the Reno Rodeo, Gianna’s life has been shaped by Western tradition and resilience. Gianna embodies her family’s motto: “Caselli’s never give up.” Suffering a broken back in 2020, she fought her way back into the saddle, earning a coveted spot on the Reno Rodeo flag team less than a year later.
Beyond the rodeo arena, Gianna is an undergraduate at the University of Nevada, Reno, focusing on Biology and Criminal Justice. In the future, she hopes to have a career as a Nevada state biologist or game warden. Despite her demanding studies, she remains deeply involved with the Reno community. Gianna volunteers with Nevada Bighorns Unlimited, Safari Club International, and Catholic Charities. She is serving as the first woman president for the UNR Ducks Unlimited chapter and is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Gianna is honored to hold the title of Miss Reno Rodeo 2026 and hopes to showcase her love of community, tradition, and the Wildest Richest Rodeo in the West. To Gianna, rodeo isn’t just an event, title or purse. It’s a commitment to faith, family, tradition, and the truth that rodeo embodies all that is good in America and AMERICA LOVES RODEO.
THANK YOU TO OUR MISS RENO RODEO SPONSORS AND GENEROUS DONORS
Title Sponsors
Reno Rodeo Association
Cactus Saddlery
Royalty Platinum
Butcher Boy Meat Market
Desert Sage Bead Art
Michael & Sons
Nevada Silversmithing
Rustic Rope N’ Treasures
S & W Tractor
The ROW
Viriginia City Mercantile
Royalty Gold
Big Valley Honda
Bin Spa
Bob Cornmesser with C Check Leather
BVW Jewelers
Duncan Golf Management
Fred Cornelius and Cornelius Photography
Great Basin Auto Spa
JHC Land and Cattle LLC
Merlin Jackson
Pam Rutherford
Plumb and Pine
Pro 1 Automotive
Sierra Feed
Triple F Hay
Quiet Woman Cattle Company
Washoe Metal Fabrication
Royalty Silver
Dana Thiesse
Kiley Ranch
Lynne Jasmine and Hobby Horse Consultants
Mimi Made It
Miss Reno Rodeo 1970 – Wendy Simons
Miss Reno Rodeo 1981 – Terri Sturm
Miss Reno Rodeo 2000 – Abbie Shelton
Nevada Firearms Academy & Range
Davids at Red Hawk
Red Hawk
Shannon Bohach and the Reno Rodeo Flag Team
Shannon Combs
Sparks Florist
Stick and Stones
TL Consulting
Tom and Phyllis Cates
Truckee Bagel Company
Turquoise Sage
Bronze Royalty Donors
Brian and Cindy Dosh
Carol Betz
Glow Beauty Bar
Home Means Nevada
Jenna Jopson
Keep It Dirty/Heather Creveling
Miss Reno Rodeo 1968 – Cherry Rogers
Miss Reno Rodeo 1982 – Lisa Richardson
Miss Reno Rodeo 2001 – Missy Cook-Sanford
Miss Reno Rodeo 2008 – Megan Worthen
Miss Reno Rodeo 2010 – Lauren Neil
Miss Reno Rodeo 2025 – McKinna Jackson
Miss Rodeo Nevada 2022 – Gabby Szachara
On Your 6 Bourbon
Penny Tenpenny
Pristine Cleaners
Reno Ice
Reno Tahoe Golf Academy
Roller Kingdom
Ruby River
The Flag Store
Truckee ProRodeo
VSP – Beef Sales
Special Thanks to:
The HOME DEPOT
775 Notary Service
Bill and Denise Price
Bob Richards
Danny “Pockets” Iudicella
EideBailly CPA
Jordan Bader – Bader Ranches
Madilyn Meyers
Marcus Culpepper
Nevada Flag Store
Spanish Springs SXS
Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck
Travis Peterson