Youth Member of the Year

Youth Member of the Year

The AjPHA Youth Member of the Year must embody the spirit of community involvement, volunteer work, scholarship and leadership as a well-rounded individual. This award does not require excellence in show ring competition, although the nominee can still be an active competitor.

How to Apply

Eligibility

  • Current AjPHA member, 18 years or younger as of January 1 of the year applying.
  • May not be a current National AjPHA president, president-elect, vice president, secretary or treasurer
  • A nominee may presented for consideration until the nominee wins or exceeds the age limit

Application

The following must be provided on the application:

  • APHA and AjPHA involvement
  • Other equine involvement
  • Community service/volunteer work
  • Academic information including a transcript
  • 500-word essay on your education plan and goals
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Awards

The AjPHA Youth Member of the Year will receive a custom-designed belt buckle and a $1,000 scholarship.

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Youth Member of the Year, Madison Brown.

2025 Youth Member of the Year

Madison Brown

An AjPHA member since 2009, Madison has been an active participant in the Minnesota North Star Youth Paint Horse Club and the Minnesota Junior Paint Horse Association. She’s helped as a club leader in both organizations and participated in showing and fund-raising events. Moreover, Madison has served as an AjPHA national director, zone representative and Youth Executive Committee member for the last five years. In APHA competition, Madison has won Youth Versatility and Youth Champion titles, placed on the year-end Top 20 list and earned multiple Zone Award and Honor Roll titles.

Outside of AjPHA, Madison participated in FFA horse judging and was her chapter’s treasurer. She was also an active 4-H member and varsity letter-earner for the Minnesota High School Equestrian Association. Madison enjoys serving her community in various volunteer roles and always looks for ways to promote Paint Horses. Currently, Madison is a student athlete at the University of Minnesota– Crookston, riding for the school’s National Collegiate Equestrian Association and Intercollegiate Horse Show Association teams