Don’t miss out on the chance to recognize a deserving individual, equine or organization that has contributed to the growth and success of the equestrian community over the past year. Submit your nominations for the Equestrian Canada (EC) National Awards by March 3, 2017 at 4 p.m. ET.

The following awards are open for nominations, and will be presented during the EC Awards Reception, taking place on April 8, 2017 at the 2017 EC Convention in Vancouver, BC:

  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Gold Medal Award
  • 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
  • Canadian Breeder of the Year
  • Volunteer of the Year
  • Owner of the Year
  • Equestrian Canada Media Award – The Susan Jane Anstey Trophy
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Equestrian Canada Health & Welfare Award

Full award criteria, information and nomination forms can be found here.

Important Note: The EC Awards Committee would like to clarify that for the following awards, nominees are not required to hold an EC Sport Licence or Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO) membership:

  • Horse of the Year – The Hickstead Trophy
  • Volunteer of the Year
  • Owner of the Year
  • EC Media Award – The Susan Jane Anstey Trophy
  • Boehringer Ingelheim EC Health & Welfare Award

 

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.