Horse of the Year 

Proudly 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.

2014 HORSE OF THE YEAR

Holstein Park Comedian owned by Chelsea Higgins

 Owner of the Year 

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.

2014 OWNER OF THE YEAR

Cheryl O'Brien

 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 2014. 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.

2014 COACH OF HE YEAR

Becky Jenkins 

Administrator of the Year

Proudly sponsored by C&R EQUINE, this award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution during 2014 to the administration of their equestrian sport or club.

2014 ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR

Tracey Vardy

 Club of the Year

This award recognises an EQ affiliated club that during 2014, 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.

2014 CLUB OF THE YEAR

Warwick and District Carriage Driving Club

 Volunteer of the Year 

Proudly sponsored by FESTIVAL OF DRESSAGE, this award recognises an individual who contributes to the running of equestrian sport and events in Queensland voluntarily. The recipient of this 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.

2014 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Lisa Mortlock

 Event of the Year 

Proudly sponsored by AITKEN'S SADDLERY, this award recognises an event conducted in Queensland during 2014 that has provided a significant impact on community values, awareness of the sport and / or significant economic benefits.

2014 EVENT OF THE YEAR

QLD Festival of Dressage

 School of the Year 

Proudly sponsored by INTERSCHOOL QUEENSLAND, this 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.

2014 SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 

The Glennie School

Interschool Team of the Year

Proudly sponsored by INTERSCHOOL QUEENSLAND, this 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.

2014 INTERSCHOOL TEAM OF THE YEAR

Stuartholme School Team

Para-Equestrian of the Year

Proudly 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.

2014 PARA-EQUESTRIAN OF THE YEAR

Chelsea Higgins

Junior Sport Star of the Year

Proudly sponsored by STUARTHOLME SCHOOL, this award recognises an athlete who is 18 and less than 18 years of age as at 31 December 2014 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.

2014 JUNIOR SPORT STAR OF THE YEAR

McKeira Cumming

 Sport Star of the Year 

Proudly sponsored by FINCH FARM, 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. They will have displayed excellent sportsmanship, as well as putting something back into the sport.

2014 SPORT STAR OF THE YEAR

Clem Smith

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.

2014 SERVICE TO EQUESTRIAN SPORT

Richard King

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.  

2014 SERVICE TO JUNIOR SPORT

Lorelle Murphy 

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). 

2014 OFFICIATOR OF THE YEAR

Angie Deeks