2023 EV AWARDS
Member Voted Awards
NOMINATIONS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN.
Our member-voted categories celebrate the unsung heroes who have served our equestrian community, making sport competitions possible. Their dedication and hard work deserve recognition.
Explore and find detailed information about each award, including eligibility requirements and selection criteria. Then, show those who have helped shape your equestrian dream and nominate them for one of our Member Voted Awards.
- Nominations close 10 June at 10:00PM.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
About this Award
This Award recognises the outstanding dedication and achievements of volunteers who have given their services to Equestrian Victoria and/or equestrian clubs and/or events in any discipline and who do not receive any remuneration for their services.
This award is ONLY applicable to services and achievements during the period 01 June 2022 to 01 June 2023. Prior services and achievements will not be considered in the judging of this category.
Finalists will be contacted and advised directly.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible to be nominated for this Award the nominee must:
- Be a permanent resident of Victoria AND
- Have performed applicable duties/roles in a fully unpaid capacity (Note: reimbursement does not consitute payment)
- Includes any one who was engaged as a volunteer, even if renumeration was provided.
*For Show Horse nominations, this includes event day and administration volunteers and ground jury crew such as stewards and presenters etc.
Selection Criteria
- Position/s held
- Hours spent assisting
- Impact of work/duties performed
COACH OF THE YEAR
About this Award
This Award recognises the outstanding achievements and contribution of EA Coaching Scheme registered coaches coaching in a paid or unpaid capacity at any level of any discipline.
This award is ONLY applicable to services and achievements during the period 1 June 2022 to 01 June 2023. Prior services and achievements will not be considered in the judging of this category.
Finalists will be contacted directly
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible to be nominated for this Award the nominee:
- Must be a permanent resident of Victoria AND
- Must be an Equestrian Victoria member AND
- Must have undertaken applicable accreditation recognised by Equestrian Victoria & Equestrian Australia (you can view accredited coaches on the EA database https://www.equestrian.org.au/members/search/coach)
- Can be paid or unpaid
- Provide examples of coaching riders competing in your selected discipline and their achievements at discipline events (eg. coaching a dressage rider in preparation fopr the Dressage Festival, achieving 1st place).
Selection Criteria
- Results and performance of athletes/teams coached by the nominee
- Level of competition – state, national and/or international
- Contribution to the wider coaching community within their sport – mentoring, etc.
AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR
About this Award
This Award recognises the outstanding dedication and achievements of affiliates who have provided services to Equestrian Victoria members.
This award is ONLY applicable to services and achievements during the period 01 June 2022 to 01 June 2023. Prior services and achievements will not be considered in the judging of this category.
Finalists will be contacted directly.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible to be nominated for this Award the nominee must:
- Be a permanent resident of Victoria AND
- Be registered as an Equestrian Victoria affiliate AND
- Have provided services to the equestrian community as an affiliate
Selection Criteria
- Events or Clinics Provided
- Membership Services
- Impact of Services Provided
IMPACT TO SPORT AWARD
About this Award
This Award recognises the outstanding dedication and achievements of those who have contributed to the equestrian sport and supported Equestrian Victoria and/or equestrian clubs and/or events in any discipline.
This award is for those who have offered any contribution to the development of an event or discipline, whether through sponsorship or donations of any sort for equestrian events or officiating (paid or unpaid).
This award is ONLY applicable to services and achievements during the period 1 June 2022 to 01 June 2023. Prior services and achievements will not be considered in the judging of this category.
Finalists will be contacted directly.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible to be nominated for this Award the nominee must:
- Be a permanent resident of Victoria AND
- Be a member of Equestrian Victoria AND
- Have provided contributions, sponsorship or donations to support events during the relevant time period (Note: reimbursement does not constitute payment)
or
- Officiated at an EV event during the nomination period (accredited jumping, eventing or dressage stewards + any officials currently documented in the EA officials’ database)
(*Show Horse stewards can be nominated in the Volunteer of the Year – Show Horse form)
Selection Criteria
- Event supported
Impact of work/duties performed
Special Awards
Winners will be announced at the event
LIFETIME SERVICE TO SPORT
About this Award
This Award recognises the outstanding dedication and achievements of individuals who have provided valuables services and significant contributions to the equestrian community/sport and Equestrian Victoria members.
This award is not restricted to a nomination period and is based on the overall contributions of the nominated individual throughout their lifetime.
Finalists will be contacted directly.
EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA HALL OF FAME
About this Award
This Award recognises the outstanding dedication and achievements of individuals who have had significant performance based achievements at Equestrian Victoria events over their lifetime.
This award is not restricted to a nomination period and is based on the overall contributions of the nominated individual throughout their lifetime.
Finalists will be contacted directly.