Sponsored by Judith Grass and Mike O'Dell

A $100.00 cash gift will be awarded at the VADA/Nova Chapter Awards Banquet to the horse and rider combination with the highest average of four (4) scores received at Schooling Shows. At least two (2) of the scores must be from classes at a VADA/Nova Schooling Show. (Musical freestyles excluded)

Sponsored by Barb and Doug Pickering

$50.00 cash gift will be awarded at the VADA/Nova Chapter Awards Banquet to the horse and rider combination with the second highest average of four (4) scores received at Schooling Shows. At least two (2) of the scores must be from classes at a VADA/Nova Schooling Show. (Musical freestyles excluded)

Sponsored by Jessie Ginsburg

To be awarded annually to the trainer whose students have achieved success during the year at schooling or licensed shows. Award will be given to the trainer with the highest average student score as determined below:

No special form needs to be completed, simply include the name of your primary trainer where indicated on the award report form for schooling and/or licensed shows

• Trainer must be a VADA/Nova member
• Average score as submitted for schooling or licensed shows for each student will be the score used
• The three highest average scores from students will be used to calculate the highest average student score
• Student scores can be from either schooling or licensed shows, but cannot be mixed together.A student can only be counted once.
• Freestyle scores are not eligible
• One student must be riding First level or above
• No more than one student at Intro level can be counted

Sponsored by Hartsong Farm

To be awarded to the highest scoring Musical Freestyle at any level (including Training Level). Please note that Pas de Deux and Quadrille are not eligible for this award. One award will be presented for the highest single score at Schooling Shows and one award for the highest single score at Licensed Shows.

1. Must submit 3 scores from at least 2 shows, one (1) of which must be a VADA/Nova show
2. Must be a VADA/Nova member at the time the scores are earned
3. Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirement

Sponsored by Kristen Brown

To be awarded annually to the rider with the highest average score earned on a mare. One award will be given for licensed shows. This award is intended to recognize the unique challenges of competing a mare. (Musical freestyles excluded)

1. Must submit 3 scores from at least 2 shows, one (1) of which must be a VADA/Nova licensed show
2. Must be a member at the time the scores are earned
3. Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirements
4. To be considered for this award, please indicate on your award form that you are competing a mare at licensed shows and would like to be eligible

In memory of Lady Patrick, sponsored by Nancy Stover

To be awarded annually to the horse/rider combination at any level at schooling shows, with the highest combined age. (Musical freestyles excluded). Note that this award is not based on best average score, rather the highest combined age.

The same/horse rider combination cannot win this award more than one time at the same level. In case of a tie, the horse/rider combination with the highest average score will receive the award.

1. Must submit 3 scores of 55% or better from at least 2 shows, one (1) of which must be a VADA/Nova schooling show
2. Must be a member at the time the scores are earned
3. Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirements
4. To be considered for this award, please submit verification of age or birth date of both horse and rider with awards package (such as registry papers with birthdate, copy of Coggins, or other)

Sponsored by Donna Gatchell

To be awarded annually at the VADA/Nova Chapter Awards Banquet to the adult amateur with the highest average earned at Licensed Shows (Musical freestyles excluded).

1. Must submit 3 scores from at least 2 shows, one (1) of which must be a VADA/Nova Show
2. Must be a VADA/Nova member at the time the scores are earned
3. Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirements
4. Must submit proof of Amateur Status (copy of Amateur Card or USDF printout including Amateur verification)

Sponsored by Kathleen Parkins

To be awarded annually to a horse at any level, 18 years or older, with the highest average score. One award will be presented for schooling shows and one for licensed shows. (Musical freestyles excluded)

1. Must submit 3 scores from at least 2 shows, one of which must be a VADA/Nova show
2. Must be a member at the time the scores are earned
3. Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirements
4. To be considered for this award, please submit verification of age or birth date with awards package (such as registry papers with birthdate, copy of Coggins, or other)

In honor of Snoopin’ Around, Sponsored by Louise Cotulla

To be awarded annually to the rider with the highest average score at licensed shows earned on a Thoroughbred. (Musical freestyles excluded).

1. Must submit 3 scores from at least 2 shows, one (1) of which must be a VADA/Nova licensed show
2. Must be a member at the time the scores are earned
3. Must fulfill the VADA/Nova volunteer requirements
4. This award is open to registered or unregistered Thoroughbreds. Must submit either a copy of Jockey Club registration papers, tattoo number, or affadavit from the breeder with the awards packet.