The American Youth Horse Council is dedicated to recognizing those individuals and programs that enhance the lives of youth through their involvement with horses. Each year we recognize the following award categories:
Leader of the Year (an adult volunteer)
  Early Career - nine years of volunteer experience or LESS
  Legacy - ten years of volunteer experience or MORE

Student Leader of the Year (age 14-19)

Horse Industry Professional of the Year. 
  Early Career - nine years of work experience or LESS
  Legacy - ten years of work experience or MORE

The awards are announced at the annual AYHC Symposium each year.  

The person making the nomination MUST be an AYHC member. Membership may be submitted at the time of nomination.

Nomination Requirements:

• Electronically submit a completed nomination via Judgify 

• Include 3 photos illustrating the nominee’s involvement in horse and/or leadership activities.

  • Photos must be jpeg format and at least 300 dpi.

• Attach a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation/support. (maximum of 5 letters). Any one of your references may be contacted for additional information/clarification.

  • At least one of these letters must be from a youth

  • Letter writers may not be related to the nominee