Each year, Wisconisin State Horse Council presents awards for the Horseperson of the Year, Judge of the Year, and the WSHC Director of the Year at the Midwest Horse Fair.
Recipients of the Horseperson and Judge of the year are nominated by the public and voted on by the WSHC Board of Directors. The WSHC Director of the Year is nominated and voted on by their fellow Board members.
- Horseperson of the Year Award
The WSHC's Horseperson of the Year Award is an annual award based on the person's leadership and contributions to Wisconsin's equine industry. This individual is nominated by his/her peers. The nomination information is reviewed by the Directors of the Wisconsin State Horse Council to examine an individual's leadership role and contributions to the following: youth activities, education, research, industry promotion, related legislation and regulation, equine organizations, or equine community events and activities. The award is given to the nominee receiving the most votes from the WSHC Directors. A special plaque is presented by the current President of the WSHC at the awards ceremony at the MHF, Dane Co. Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin.
Judge of the Year Award
The WSHC's Judge of the Year Award is an annual award based on the individual's significant contributions, influence on the horse industry in Wisconsin, and actions that have enhanced the future of horse judging in the state. This individual is nominated by the public. The nomination information is reviewed by all the Directors of the Wisconsin State Horse Council. The award is given to the nominee receiving the most votes from the WSHC Directors. A special plaque is presented by the current President of the WSHC at the awards ceremony at the MHF, Dane Co. Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin.
Director of the Year Award
The Wisconsin State Horse Council's Director of the Year Award is an annual award rewarding an individual Director of the WSHC for their leadership, dedication, and contributions for the Horse Council and to Wisconsin's equine industry as a whole. The Director of the Year is nominated by his/her fellow WSHC Directors and voted on by the WSHC Directors. A special plaque is presented by the current President of the Wisconsin State Horse Council at the awards ceremony at the Midwest Horse Fair, Dane Co. Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin.
Legislator of the Year Award
Each year, the Wisconsin State Horse Council recognizes a current legislator for their leadership, dedication, and support of Wisconsin's equine industry as a whole. The Legislator of the Year is nominated, and voted on, by the WSHC Directors. A special plaque is presented by the current President of the Wisconsin State Horse Council and other members of the Executive Board.
Questions on these awards, nominations, or eligibility may be sent to us by email or by calling 920-623-0393.
