Equestrian Queensland Awards

Passionate equestrians and luminaries convereged on the Brisbane CBD for our night of nights; the 2015 Equestrian Queensland Annual Awards Evening, MC'd by the warm and charming Jeremy Roberts. 

It was a night of good food, good music, great company and to top it off a great dance floor. All in all an amazing night was had by all.

Thank-you to all the sponsors and partners of the night, your support really does mean so much to our sport.

To the finalists of all the categories, congratulations and thank-you for your contribution to equestrian sports in Queensland.

For anyone who was unable to join us on the night below are all the winners who presented on the night. Once again we would like to congratulate and thank these individuals and teams for all they do for us and their horses!

Click on the photo to view the night's wrap up video.

Photo credits - OzShotz - full photo gallery HERE

HORSE OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by PRYDE'S EASIFEED, this award recognises a horse that has had exceptional performances during the year either on the State, National, or International stage and gains recognition for the sport.

 

Alantinus Owned by Merrick Ubank and John Kidston

OWNER OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by OTT, this award recognises the owner/s who has contributed to the success of equestrian sport by providing horses of the highest quality to riders within the various equestrian disciplines. These horses have generally competed to an exceptional level during the year either on the State, National, or International stage.

 

Madonna Hedberg

COACH OF THE YEAR

This award recognises a EA NCAS registered coach whose dedication and skill has positively influenced both human and equine athletes during 2015. The coach will have made a significant contribution to the success of individuals or teams to assist them in achieving outstanding results at the highest level of senior or junior competition.

 

Tor Van Den Berge

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR

This award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution during 2015 to the administration of their equestrian sport or club.

 

Karen Herald

CLUB OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Aussie Equine Supplys, this award recognises an EQ affiliated club that during 2015, fostered participation and enjoyment at all levels of the sport, showed innovation in administration, skills development, and personal growth for members and provided opportunities for a diverse range of participants as well as a broad community appeal.

 

Caboolture Dressage Group

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

This award recognises an individual who contributes to the running of equestrian sport and events in Queensland voluntarily. The recipient of the FESTIVAL OF DRESSAGE Volunteer of the Year award may be an administrator, coach, official, etc. as long as they receive no remuneration (apart from reimbursement for expenses incurred) in respect of their volunteer duties.  They foster positive difference in the lives of others through support and encouragement, often with self-sacrifice and without personal gain.

 

Madonna & Colin Bell

EVENT OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by AITKEN'S SADDLERY, this award recognises an event conducted in Queensland during 2015 that has provided a significant impact on community values, awareness of the sport and / or significant economic benefits.

 

Glen Haven Park Sunshine Tour

SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 

The INTERSCHOOL QUEENSLAND School Of The Year award recognises an EQ affiliated school that has set itself apart from other schools through its high standard of organisation, governance, community engagement and its resounding success. This school will have provided opportunities for riders, volunteers, administrators, and officials to develop within and outside the school environment.

 

Fairholme College

INTERSCHOOL TEAM OF THE YEAR

The INTERSCHOOL QUEENSLAND Team Of The Year is award recognises an interschool team that has consistently achieved at a high level either at State or National level in the last year.  They will have displayed excellent sportsmanship, as well as putting something back into the sport. Team can be made up of riders from any discipline who have excelled and met the criteria.

 St Aidan's Anglican Girls School

PARA-EQUESTRIAN OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by B&D CONSULTANTS, this award recognises an individual who has attained a level of excellence greater than that previously achieved by their peers or other sports people with a disability. The category is open to all athletes with a disability regardless of age, has consistently achieved at a high level either at local, State or National level in the last year, has displayed excellent sportsmanship, as well as putting something back into the sport.

 

Nikki Doogue

JUNIOR SPORT STAR OF THE YEAR

For the 5th consecutive year this category has been sponsored by Stuartholme School.  This award recognises an athlete who is 18 and less than 18 years of age as at 31 December 2015 who has consistently achieved at a high level either at State, National, or International level in the last year. They will have displayed excellent sportsmanship, as well as putting something back into the sport.

 

Elloise Devlin

SPORT STAR OF THE YEAR

This award recognises an athlete, regardless of age, who has consistently achieved at a high level either at State, National, or International level in the last year. The FINCH FARM Sport Star Of The Year will have displayed excellent sportsmanship, as well as putting something back into the sport.

 

Olivia Hamood

SERVICE TO EQUESTRIAN SPORT

This award recognises an individual who, over a number of years, has made an outstanding contribution and commitment to equestrian sport, or the industry as a whole. The recipient may be anyone who has contributed to the development and excellence of equestrian sports such as an administrator, a volunteer, a competitor, or a coach.

 

Mary Seefried

SERVICE TO JUNIOR SPORT

This award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution and commitment to junior sport through years of service. The recipient may be an employed administrator, a volunteer, a competitor, a coach or anyone, as a result of whose contributions, a standard of excellence was achieved in an area that surpassed any seen before and therefore distinguishes the nominee from their peers.

 

Anna Starosta

OFFICIATOR OF THE YEAR

This award recognises an individual who has attained a level of excellence in the field of officiating (NOAS i.e. Course building, technical delegate and / or judging).

 

Des Hughes

Sports Committee Awards

Eventing

Isabel English and Feldale Mouse
Queensland Horse and Rider of the Year

 

 

Jumping

Olivia Hamood & Nero GHP
Finch Farm Leading Jumping Horse & Rider

Katrina Parleviet
Finch Farm Amateur Showjump Rider of the Year

Olivia Hamood & Carado GHP
Aitken's Saddlery Future Star of the Year

 

Show Horse

Georgia Cronin
Under 12yrs Sportsperson of the Year

Isabella Cross-Winston
12-14yrs Sportsperson of the Year

Riley Kent
Intermediate Sportsperson of the Year

Ali Berwick
Senior Sportsperson of the Year

Evie Blissett & Carioca Lodge Madeline
2015 High Point Pony Champion

Britt Fanzmann & Kolbeach Fashion
2015 High Point Galloway Champion

Kirsty Harper-Purcell & Newport
2015 High Point Hack Champion

Evie Blissett & Carioca Lodge Madeline
2015 High Point Leaderboard Supreme Champion

 

Interschool

Jayden Donald
Hi Point Primary Rider

Annika Werny
Hi Point Secondary Rider

 

Vaulting

Lucy and Anna Betts
Pas de Deux of the Year

Fassifern
Squad of the Year

Mike Winwood & Brigadoon
Horse & Lunger of the Year

McKeira Cumming
Individual of the Year

 

Dressage

Furst Tyme owned and ridden by Nicole Tough
FEI Horse of the Year

 

2014 EA Awards Winners

Isabel English

Barastoc Young Athlete of the Year

Rebecca Jenkins

Gow Gates Coach of the Year

People's Choice Photo of the Year

Winner

"Fuel for the Soul"

Monnica Hammond

Runner Up

"Mates"

Mandy Smith

STATE BRANCHES