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USEF Pegasus Awards Nominations
Dear USEF Committee Member,
It's time again to submit nominations for the USEF Pegasus Awards. These are some of the highest honors that USEF has to offer and will be presented during the Pegasus Awards ceremony at the 2009 Annual Convention.
Included with this newsletter are the criterion for each award, a list of past winners, and a general nomination form. Nominations can also be made online on the USEF homepage at www.usef.org. Please click the "Pegasus Awards Nominations" link in the lower left corner and log into your Authorized User Area. It is preferred that nominations be made online.
The following dates are the deadlines for submission of nominations to the 2008 USEF Pegasus Awards:
Ellen Scripps Davis Memorial Breeders' Cup
November 1, 2008
Equestrians of Honor
November 1, 2008
Marty Simensen Award
November 1, 2008
Junior Equestrian of the Year
November 15, 2008
Nominations can be submitted to your USEF breed/discipline liaison, or to the Marketing Department, attention Melissa Davis at mdavis@usef.org. If mailing the nomination, please mail it to the Lexington offices:
USEF
Attn: Melissa Davis
4047 Iron Works Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40511
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. My phone number is (859) 225-6944.
Thank you,
Melissa Davis
Marketing
The Ellen Scripps Davis Memorial Breeders' Cup
(Inaugural Year 1998)
In memory of American Saddlebred owner and breeder Ellen Scripps Davis, who died in 1998, USA Equestrian officers instituted a new award, called the Breeder's Cup. They chose five initial recipients.
Criteria: The Ellen Scripps Davis Memorial Breeders' Cup recognizes an individual who consistently breeds outstanding show horses. The award honors the role that unique breeding enterprises have in the development and improvement of show horses.
Selection of Winner: Nominated by National Breed/Discipline Affiliates and Committees, including the Breeders' Committee; selected and approved by the USEF Executive Committee.
Award: Given at the Pegasus Awards Dinner during the annual meeting.
Timeline: The Awards Desk will send out reminders to Sport Program Liaisons to initiate tracking potential candidates for The Ellen Scripps Davis Memorial Breeders' Cup. Mailings will then be sent to National Breed/Discipline Affiliates and Committees containing informational packets and nomination forms. The deadline for nominations will be November 1st. Nominations with short bios are forwarded to the USEF Ad Hoc Awards Committee for their November meeting.
Perpetual Trophy: sterling silver two-handled cup; horse handle on cover
Past Winners:
1998 Bazy Tankersley, Arabian breeder Anna Ela, Morgan breeder Betty Weldon, Saddlebred breeder Mrs. W.O. "Ginny" Moss, Thoroughbred and hunter breeder Joan Higginson Dunning, Pony breeder
1999 Mrs. Thomas Waller, Jumper breeder
2000 Mrs. F. D. (Katherine) Sinclair, Saddlebred breeder
2001 Jane MacElree, Warmblood breeder Ms. Sheila Varian, Arabian breeder
2002 Judy Werner, Saddlebred breeder
2003 Don & Judith Forbis, Arabian breeder
2004 Diana Dodge, Hunter breeder; and Herb Kohler, Morgan breeder
2005 Mary Alice Malone, Hunter/Jumper and Dressage breeder
2006 Stonecroft Farm (John Sheidt and Don Spear), Saddlebred and Morgan breeders
2007 Heartland Hackney Ponies (Darrell and Sandy Kolkman)
Equestrian of Honors Awards
Olympic:
William C. Steinkraus Trophy is awarded to a rider, driver or handler of any horse or pony breed shown in international dressage, eventing or jumping competitions.
Past Winners
Todd Minikus (2001)
David O'Connor & Peter Wylde (2002)
Chris Kappler (2003)
Kim Seveerson (2004)
Beezie Madden & George Williams (2005)
Beezie Madden (2006)
Karen O'Connor (2007)
FEI, Non-Olympic:
Becky Grand Hart Trophy is awarded to a rider, driver or handler of any horse or pony breed shown in international driving, endurance, reining, vaulting, or Para-equeestrian competitions.
Past Winners
Bryant Pace (2001)
Fred Merriam (2002)
Cia Reis (2003)
Lynn Seidemann (2004)
Devon Maitozo (2005)
Megan Benjamin & Tim McQuay (2006)
Miranda Cadwell (2007)
Non-FEI Breeds & Disciplines:
Bill Robinson Trophy is awarded to a rider, driver or handler of any horse or pony breed that is shown in harness or for driving performance in non-international competitions.
Past Winners
Darrel Kolkman (2001)
Mary Gaylord McClean (2002)
Richard Ames (2003)
Gerrt Rushton (2004)
Raymond Shively (2005)
Judith M. Whitney Harris (2006)
Georgia Blevins (2007)
Emerson Burr Trophy is awarded to a rider, driver or handler of any horse or pony breed shown in hunter classes. (Over Fences)
Past Winners
Daniel Robertshow (2001)
Peter Pletcher (2002)
Scott Stewart (2003)
Stephanie Desiderio (2004)
Louis Serio (2005)
John French (2006)
Scott Stewart (2007)
C.J. "June" Cronan Dr. Trophy is awarded to a rider, driver or handler of any horse or pony breed shown under saddle in non-hunter and/or non Western Disciplines.
Past Winners
Dena Lopez (2001)
Robin Ratliffe (2002)
Joel Keisner (2003)
Rob Byers (2004)
Mike Goebig (2005)
Barbara Goodman Manilow (2006)
Michele Macfarlane (2007)
Barbara Worth Oakford Trophy is awarded to a rider, driver or handler of any horse or pony breed shown in a non-reining Western discipline.
Past Winners
Bill Porcher (2001)
Eitan Beth-Halachamy (2002)
Bob Hart, Jr. (2003)
Gordon Potts (2004)
Garn Walker (2005)
Rick Gault (2006)
Stanley White, Jr. (2007)
Norman K. Dunn Trophy is awarded to a rider, driver or handler of any horse or pony breed show in-hand or a halter.
Past Winners
Kenneth Wheeler (2002)
Oliver Brown (2003)
Gareth Selwood (2004)
Gregory Gallum (2005)
Bruce Howard (2006)
Andrew Sellman (2007)
The Marty Simensen Award
Donated by Hilltop Farm, this humanitarian award is given to an individual whose life's work reflects Marty's same spirit.
Criteria: This award is presented to an individual(s) who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the protection and welfare of horses over a period of many years and/or have saved equines through an act of courage and resolve during a crisis situation.
Selection Of Winner: Nominations are submitted by National Breed/ Discipline Affiliates and Committees, as well as, the USEF general membership, via solicitations on the USEF website and in USEF e-communications. The nominees with biographical information are returned to the Ad Hoc Awards Committee for decision.
Award: Presented at the Pegasus Awards Dinner during the annual meeting.
Timeline: National Breed/ Discipline Affiliates and Committees, as well as, the general USEF membership are solicited for nominations with a November 1st deadline for submittal. At this time nominees along with biographical information will be returned to the Ad Hoc Awards Committee for decision.
Perpetual Trophy: silver bowl and brass mortar and pestle
Past Winners:
2007- John Lengel
Junior Equestrian of the Year
Ruth O'Keefe Meredith Memorial Trophy
Ms. O'Keefe was a valued member of the Federation and a nationally recognized figure in the horse showing world. She was awarded the Walter B. Devereux Memorial trophy, the Federation's prestigious award. In April of 1985 the Board of Directors of the Federation established the Ruth O'Keefe Meredith Memorial Trophy for the Junior Equestrian of the Year.
Criteria: Awarded to a junior member of the Federation in good standing who:
Has competed at one or more USEF-recognized competitions during the last year;
Personifies the virtues of honor, courage, patience, good temper, unselfishness, and sincerity;
Exhibits the qualities of good sportsmanship and integrity;
Exemplifies exceptional talent and dedication to the sport; and
Has made outstanding contributions to equestrian competition.
Selection of Winner: The Ad Hoc Awards Committee is presented with the list of nominees and biographical information provided by the nominee (a resume listing equestrian and academic accomplishments) and a short letter or essay (topic to be chosen by the Awards Committee). The committee will narrow down the list of nominees to 3-4 and will interview those individuals.
Award: trophy given at the Pegasus Awards Dinner during the annual meeting.
Timeline: Mailings will be sent to National Breed/Discipline Affiliates and Committees containing informational packets and nomination forms with a deadline of November 1st. After this, all the nominees will be contacted and asked for their resumes. The deadline for submittal will be November 10th. Once received, the resumes are then sent to each of the committee members and a conference call will be set up (late-November) to discuss and choose the nominees to be interviewed. Around the beginning of December, the nominees may be interviewed by the panel and the winner chosen immediately following. At this time an official notice will be sent to the winner.
Perpetual Trophy: silver plated platter
Past Winners:
1986 Neil Ashe
1987 Wendy Chapot
1988 Molly Ashe
1989 Laura Chapot
1990 Ray Texel
1991 Lisa Lewallen
1992 Peter Lutz & Adolph Zell
1993 Shannon Beethe
1994 Suzanne Loadholt
1995 Kathryn Walsh
1996 Hillary Schulusemeyer
1997 Lindey Phibbs
1998 Jill Prieto
1999 Emily Williams
2000 Sarah Willeman
2001 Reese Richey
2002 Hillary Hoffman
2003 Betty Cox
2004 Meagan Drew
2005 Teal Dowling
2006 Brianne Goutal & William Harris
2007 Kirsten Kimbler
Equestrian of the Year & Annual Equestrians of Honor Awards
Criteria: Awarded to the horseman or horsewoman who has excelled above all others in equestrian competition for the current year, while demonstrating superior sportsmanship and dedication to the principles, vision, and mission of the United States Equestrian Federation.
Selection of Winner and Timeline:
In August, the Awards Desk will send out reminders to Sport Program Liaisons to initiate tracking potential candidates for Equestrian of the Year. Mailings will be sent to National Breed/Discipline Affiliates and Committees containing informational packets and nomination forms. Nominations will include the following:
Short biography Highlights of past accomplishments
Current year's competition accomplishments
Multiple nominations may be made throughout the competition year by the National Affiliates, the USEF Breed/Discipline committees, and the USEF Sport Programs and Communications staff.
Nominations close November 15th. USEF staff will verify information provided on the nomination form. Nominations will then be forwarded to the Ad Hoc Awards committee. The committee will meet to select the Equestrians of Honor. The nominee will be responsible for forwarding any accomplishments from the date of the nomination deadline to November 24th.
All sub-category semi-finalists are notified within 5 days of selection, by letter, of their categorical wins and invited to accept their awards in person during the Pegasus Dinner at the Federation Annual Meeting. The nominees' names (with short bios) will be posted on the website for voting on as defined below.
The semi-finalists will be voted on in secret ballot by the following three blocs:
General Membership via the USEF internet voting site
USEF Board of Directors by email & fax
Media as represented by official list in Marketing by email solicitation
Voters will rank the semi-finalists 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Duplicate or incorrect ballots are void. Voting closes December 3. Votes tabulate as follows:
1st = 5 points
2nd = 3 points
3rd = 1 point
The 3 top finalists in each bloc are determined and then assigned new value points based on their ranking within their respective blocs for final tabulation as follows:
1st = 3 points
2nd = 2 points
3rd = 1 point
The candidate with the most points will be Equestrian of the Year. In case of a tie, the candidate with the most 1st places in the bloc ranking wins, then the most 2nd places, then the most 3rd places until the winner is determined.
Award: All subcategory semifinalists (Equestrians of Honor) given their awards at the Pegasus Awards Dinner during the annual meeting. The Equestrian of the Year will be announced to the public during the Pegasus Awards Dinner.
Perpetual Trophy: coin silver two-handled cup depicting war scene
Past Winners:
1990 Becky Hart
1991 Margie Goldstein Engle
1992 Carol Lavell
1993 Hap Hansen
1994 Tom Moore
1995 Anne Kursinski
1996 A. Michele MacFarlane
1997 Elisabeth Goth
1998 Valerie J. Kanavy
1999 Debbie McDonald
2000 David J. O'Connor
2001 Todd Minikus
2002 David J. O'Connor
2003 Chris Kappler
2004 Kim Severson
2005 Beezie Madden
2006 Beezie Madden
2007 Karen O'Connor
NOMINEE'S NAME: _____________________________________________
Submit by deadline to:
Melissa Davis
Marketing Department
USEF
4047 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
mdavis@usef.org
Fax 859-231-6662
NOMINEE'S CITY/STATE: _________________________________________
BREED/DISCIPLINE(S): ___________________________________________
NAME OF AWARD: _____________________________________________
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