The Calgary Stampede
Tammy Botsford is an experienced equine racing specialist and agriculture competitions manager currently employed at The Calgary Stampede since March 2017, having also held various roles within the organization, including competitions specialist and programming manager. Prior to this, Tammy served as an executive assistant and office manager at CUI from January 2012 to March 2017, and as an administrative assistant for the City of Chestermere from July 2007 to January 2012. Tammy's career began in administrative support with the Government of Alberta from February 1999 to July 2007, where assistance was provided to executive managers and social work teams. Tammy holds multiple certificates in equine business and care from the University of Guelph and has a diploma in agriculture business from Olds College, alongside a public relations certificate from Mount Royal University.
The Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities. Our western hospitality and community spirit earned us the Waterstone Award for Canada’s Top 10 Admired Corporate Cultures in the Public Sector category for 2013 and Mediacorp Canada Inc announced the Calgary Stampede as one of Alberta’s Top 65 Employers.