AjPHA members and clubs now have more time to apply for three of AjPHA’s prestigious Youth awards. The entry deadline for the AjPHA Member of the Year, AjPHA Club of the Year and From the Heart award is now June 1, 2019.
Do you know an outstanding Youth or AjPHA club deserving of these top honors?
AjPHA Club of the Year
- This award is given to an outstanding APHA Youth Club that has done exceptional work within APHA, the horse community and their local community.
- Any member(s) of the AjPHA Club may submit the entry. It is recommended to involve the AjPHA Club’s Youth Advisor as well.
- The winning club receives a $1,000 cash prize.
- Application information
AjPHA Member of the Year
- This award is given to an outstanding AjPHA Youth member that has excelled in their personal life, their work with AjPHA and their community.
- A Youth member can submit & nominate themselves.
- The winner receives a custom-designed Gist belt buckle and $1,000 scholarship
- Application information
From the Heart Award, sponsored by Markel Insurance
- This award is given annually to the club that has provided the most assistance to the current presidential project
- Any member(s) of an AjPHA Club. It is recommended to involve the AjPHA Club’s Youth Advisor as well.
- The winning club receives a $500 cash prize, sponsored by Markel Insurance.
- Application information
For questions or assistance with any of these awards, contact APHA Director of Youth Christine Henry Gillett at [email protected].
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