Do you know a person, horse or organization who deserves the honour and recognition of an Equine Canada National Award? If so, be sure to submit your nomination by the deadline of Feb. 16, 2015 at 4 p.m. EST.

It’s time to celebrate the impressive achievements of individuals, equines and organizations who have contributed to the growth and success of the equestrian community over the past year.

Nominations can be made for any of the following awards:

  • Canadian Bred Horse of the Year
  • The Hickstead Trophy
  • Canadian Breeder of the Year
  • Equestrian of the Year
  • Junior Equestrian of the Year
  • Volunteer of the Year
  •  Media Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Gold Medal Award
  • Breed Sport Awards
  • EC/NCCP Coaching Awards
  • Health/Welfare Awards

Full award criteria, information and nomination forms can be found here. The nomination deadline is Feb. 16, 2015 at 4 p.m. EST.

Nomination forms can be submitted electronically to Carmen Marson-Awad, Manager of Marketing and Communications at cmarson-awad@equincanada.ca, or mailed to Equine Canada, 100-308 Legget Drive, Ottawa, Ont., K2K 1Y6. They can also be faxed to 613-248-3484.

The recipients of these prestigious awards will be announced and honoured at the Equine Canada Annual Awards Gala, which will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Gatineau-Ottawa on Friday, Mar. 27, 2015 as part of the Equine Canada Annual Convention.