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The deadline to submit nominations for the 2022 AHHS Annual Awards is Friday, September 30, 2022. These prestigious awards are given out at the Annual UPHA Convention being held in Orlando, Florida, January 3-7, 2023.

Submit nominations to Brooke Jacobs, Awards Committee Chair, on or before September 30, 2022 by email at AHHSAwards@gmail.com. Or, by mail to 3069 Breckenwood Drive, Lexington, KY 40502.

Please remember to include the name of the award, the name of the individual, and an explanation of why you think this individual should receive the award. Awards categories and descriptions are below.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Gwen Stableford Lifetime Achievement Award

Honors a person for his or her lifelong contributions to the Hackney industry, dedication to the improvement of the breed, demonstration of their love for the Hackney in or out of the show ring, and support of American Hackney Horse Society.

Anna Lee Spires Judd Amateur Exhibitor Award

Awarded to an exhibitor of Hackneys whose performances in the show ring set standards of competition, sportsmanship, and appeal to the general viewing public.

John H. & Maybelle L. Costello National Breeder Award

Awarded to a breeder of Hackneys who has created an impact on the breed as a whole by adding valuable characteristics and improving the Hackney through its development. This honoree will have raised notable individuals whose progeny have gone on to great success both in the show ring and breeding world.

Junior Exhibitor Award

Awarded to a junior exhibitor who through his/her efforts has encouraged other youths to participate in the Hackney breed. This individual must exhibit outstanding sportsmanship, suitability to the division in which they participate, presentation of the entries shown, and work to enhance the promotion of the breed through their representation.

Lydia Luhman Pederson National Distinguished Service Award

Awarded to a member of the American Hackney Horse Society who without compensation contributed his/her energies into the improvement of the AHHS, its activities, and membership.

Spirit Of The Youth Medallion National Award

Awarded to a youth who has demonstrated an exceptional desire to participate with a Hackney. Nominees should be participants in the Youth Medallion Program in the current year. The first award was given in 2002.

Bill G. Robinson National Trainer Award

Awarded to a trainer or training team who personify the training and exhibiting of Hackneys for the year. The memorial award was first given in the year 2001.

Elsa Mikkelsen Distinguished Service Award

Awarded to a member of the American Hackney Horse Society who has contributed his/her energies to the promotion of the Hackney Horse or Pony.

-- via AHHS