USHJA Nominations Open for 2024 Annual Awards
Lexington, Ky.—Feb. 6, 2024—The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is now accepting nominations for 2024 Annual Awards. Based on member nominations, these awards recognize the significant accomplishments of USHJA members in varying aspects of the sport.
The Mrs. A.C. Randolph Owners Legacy Award acknowledges a past or current owner who has been or is a true “patron” of the Hunter/Jumper industry. This award honors an owner who has created a legacy of giving back to the Hunter/Jumper sport through continued dedication and support. Nominations must be submitted by July 31. Last year, the collective Currey and Ingram families were the recipients.
The USHJA Vital Horse Show Staff Award recognizes two committed horse show staff members who often work behind the scenes but are essential to the success of our horse shows. Nominees do not need to be active members of the USHJA and geographic diversity will be considered as a factor when reviewing the nominees. Nominations must be submitted by August 15 to be considered. In 2023, Benjamin Martinez and Jennifer Gamboa received the Award.
The USHJA Amateur Sportsmanship Award recognizes Amateur Owner and Adult Amateur competitors who exhibit a degree of excellence and integrity by supporting their fellow competitors and volunteering their time and resources to various aspects of the industry. Nominations for the award must be submitted by July 31 and may come from exhibitors, trainers, colleagues or peers. The nominee must be an Active/Competing or Education/Non-Competing member of USHJA. Last year, Dr. Angela Millon and Elaine Fresch won the award.
The USHJA Lifetime Achievement Award honors members whose lifelong involvement in the sport and with USHJA has benefited the industry, dedicating their lives to furthering the disciplines of Hunters and Jumpers on a national platform. All active USHJA members are encouraged to nominate a worthy individual for the prestigious award by July 31. The 2023 recipient was Linda Andrisani.
The Jane Marshall Dillon Award recognizes equestrians of all professions who have devoted their lives to teaching and mentoring riders beginning their education in the Hunter/Jumper discipline. These teachers have been instrumental in building future horsemen by instructing their students in proper horsemanship, training and riding while instilling in them the principles of integrity, empathy for the horse and a strong work ethic. Nominations for this award must be submitted by July 31. Last year, USHJA presented this award to Mary Morrill and Jane Fennessy.
The William J. Moroney Visionary Award recognizes an individual, a group, an organization or a corporation who demonstrates endless passion and depth of knowledge of and for the Hunter/Jumper sport while offering innovative thinking at every opportunity and inspiring others, as well as challenging them to their best at all times. Nominations must be submitted by July 31; however, the award is not necessarily presented annually. Last year's winners were Marty Bauman and Colleen McQuay.
The Licensed Official Emeritus Honorary Designation recognizes those who have dedicated their lives to officiating our sport. Nominations will be accepted from current standing committee members and task force members and must be submitted by July 31. The recipient must be retired and have worked as a licensed official for a minimum of 25 years. Last year's recipients were Carol Molony, Wayne Eubank, Johnny Barker and Dianne Johnson.
The J. Arthur “Bucky” Reynolds, II Award of Merit is awarded posthumously for meritorious service to equestrian sport, dedicated to furthering the Hunter/Jumper and/or Hunter Breeding disciplines. Nominations must be submitted by July 31; however, the award is not necessarily presented annually. In 2023, the award was presented in honor of Dr. Stephen Soule.
For more information about USHJA awards, including nomination-based awards, visit ushja.org/awards.
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