2010 Amateur Sportsmanship Award

The goal of the Amateur Sportsmanship Award is to recognize Amateur-Owner and Adult Amateur exhibitors who exhibit a degree of excellence and integrity by supporting their fellow competitors and volunteer their time and resources to various aspects of the industry. Examples of this include: serving on committees, providing sponsorships, and promoting the welfare of the horse. Success in the show ring to be a secondary factor.

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The accolades for the candidates must be earned from December 1st -September 7th of the current competition year. Nominations for the award may come from exhibitors, trainers, colleagues or peers. The nominee must be an active or associate member of USHJA. The nomination must include a completed application (see below), contact information, a list of notable accomplishments/services. A letter of recommendation is highly recommended. Nominations must be submitted to USHJA by Monday, October 18th, 2010. The members of the USHJA Amateurs Committee will review the nominations and select the winner.

The award will be presented during our Evening of Equestrians Awards Dinner at annual meeting.

  • 2010 Nomination Form (PDF)


Archive:

2009 Amateur Sportsmanship Award Winner - Christina Jones
2008 Amateur Sportsmanship Award Winner - Peggy O’Meara
2007 Amateur Sportsmanship Award Winner - Parker Minchin
2006 Amateur Sportsmanship Award Winner - Patricia Van Housen

For more information or to submit nominees, please contact Sterling Berry at 859-225-6705