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2025 Equestrian Victoria Awards
23 AUGUST 2025 - HYATT PLACE ESSENDON FIELDS
2025 EV AWARDS
Recognition Awards -Member Voted
We proudly present the outstanding finalists recognised by their fellow members for their dedication to their respective disciplines or equestrian sport as a whole.
If you share our enthusiasm for celebrating these extraordinary people, join us at the 2025 Equestrian Victoria Awards.
Volunteer of the Year
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.
DRESSAGE
Presented in alphabetical order:
- TERESA MATTHEWS
- CLINTON MILLS
CONTRIBUTION TO INTERSCHOOL
Presented in alphabetical order:
- LYNDSEY CONSTABLE
- SARAH DYSON
- MICHELLE GAPES
JUMPING
Presented in alphabetical order:
- STUART ABRAHAMS
- JAMES HARVEY
- CLAIRE MCDERMOTT
SHOW HORSE
- WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED ON THE EVENING
EVENTING
Presented in alphabetical order:
- ANDREA KELLET
- TERESA MATTHEWS
- JULIE & CHRIS WALPOLE
Coach of the Year
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.
DRESSAGE
Presented in alphabetical order:
- KAREN BLYTHE
- JASON DINS
- GITTE DONVIG
EVENTING
Presented in alphabetical order:
- EMILY ANKER
- NINA CLARKE
- KYLIE PEDDER
JUMPING
Presented in alphabetical order:
- MARK GRIFFITHS
- TONYA HOLDSWORTH-ROSE
- CHRIS MANN
Official of the Year
This Award recognises the outstanding dedication and performance of equestrian officials who display a high level of excellence and contribution to the sport.
DRESSAGE
Presented in alphabetical order:
- MOYA JESS
- JAN SMITH
- JANE VENTURA
EVENTING
Presented in alphabetical order:
- TERESA MATTHEWS
- DORIS RIDETT
SHOW HORSE
WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED ON THE NIGHT
JUMPING
Presented in alphabetical order:
- HELEN ASHBY
- IAN CHALMERS
- TRISH JOYCE
Affiliate of the Year
This Award recognises the outstanding dedication and achievements of affiliates who have provided services to Equestrian Victoria members.
DRESSAGE
Presented in alphabetical order:
- ELMORE EQUESTRIAN CLUB
- VICTORIAN DRESSAGE CLUB
- WHITTLESEA PLENTY VALLEY DRESSAGE CLUB
EVENTING
Presented in alphabetic order:
- FRIENDS OF BALLARAT EVENTING ASSOCIATION
- THE GREAT SOUTH COAST EVENTING ASSOCIATION
- TONIMBUK HORSE TRIALS
JUMPING
Presented in alphabetical order:
- GEELONG SHOWJUMPING CLUB
- NORTHER VICTORIAN SHOWJUMPING CLUB
- PORT PHILLIP SHOWJUMPING CLUB
Impact to Sport
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).
DRESSAGE
Presented in alphabetical order:
- ALEXANDRA DIPROSE
- FIONA SELBY
- JANE VENTURA
EVENTING
- WINNER ANNOUNCED ON THE NIGHT
JUMPING
Presented in alphabetical order:
- BRUCE HARDING
- LEAH TEAL
- WENDY VAN SONSBEEK
SHOW HORSE
WINNER ANNOUNCED ON THE NIGHT
Special Awards
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.
ALL DISCIPLINES
Presented in alphabetical order:
- GRAHAM & TRACEY CRAWSHAW
- TIM HAWORTH
- JULIA WILLIAMS