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.
EC National Awards
Nominations have officially opened for the Equestrian Canada National Awards for 2016, and will remain open until March 3, 2017 at 4p.m. ET.
EC Sport Licence Holders are encouraged to submit nominations for the following awards:
Equestrian of the Year – The Dr. George Jacobson Trophy
Junior Equestrian of the Year – The Gillian Wilson Trophy
Horse of the Year – The Hickstead Trophy
Canadian Bred Horse of the Year
Equestrian Canada Media Award – The Susan Jane Anstey Trophy
Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Canada Health & Welfare Award
Full award criteria, information and nomination forms can be found at www.equestrian.ca/about/awards.
Selection of EC National Awards
Nominations for EC National Awards will be reviewed, and recipients will be chosen, by the EC Awards Committee, with support and input from appropriate EC stakeholders and experts. The 2017 EC Awards Committee members are Deanna Phelan (Chair), Jennifer Anstey, Michael Boyd, Erin Lundteigen, Phillip Rozon and Karen Sparks.
2017 EC Awards Reception
The EC National Award recipients for 2016 will be honoured at the EC Awards Reception, taking place on April 8, 2017 at the 2017 EC Convention in Vancouver, BC. Join us for what is sure to be a memorable and entertaining night as we celebrate the achievements of the EC National Award recipients. Don’t miss out – purchase your 2017 EC Awards Reception ticket today by visiting the 2017 EC Convention Registration Portal.
EC National Coaching Awards
The 2016 EC National Coaching Awards recognizes coaches and instructors from all disciplines and contexts who exemplify the coaching and teaching practices of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).
Nominees are recognized for their contribution to the sport as an instructor and coach, whether their students are active in competitive sport, or are recreational participants.
Nominations for the following awards are now open:
- Coach Developer of the Year
- Community Coach of the Year
- Competitive Coach of the Year
For full award information, criteria and nomination forms, visit www.equestrian.ca/programs-services/coaches. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 28, 2017.
National Breed Sport Awards
The EC National Breed Sport Committee recognizes excellence with annual national awards. Nominations are now open for High Point Horse of the Year for Morgan, Welsh, Saddlebred, Arabian and part-Arabian breeds, as well as Saddle Seat Rider of the Year.
Additional information and nomination forms can be found at www.equestrian.ca/sport/breed-sports. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 24, 2017.
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