AQHA Emerging Leader Award

Celebrating the accomplishments of AQHA's exceptional young adult members ages 21-35.

Apply by January 15, 2024

Emerging Leader Awards celebrate the influence our AQHA young adults have in their respective areas – professionally, civically and in our industry.

The AQHA Emerging Leader Award, presented by Farnam, recognizes the accomplishments of the Association’s exceptional young adult members ages 21-35. Recognizing an elite level of professional success, contributions to communities and transformation of the horse industry, honorees are recognized in the categories of: leadership, service, science, education, impact, innovation and ambassadorship. Honorees are formally recognized each year during a plaque presentation at the AQHA Convention.

Nominate yourself or a deserving young adult for recognition of a professional, civic or equine industry journey.

Candidates may nominate themselves or be nominated by another AQHA member. A completed nomination form and all supporting materials must be received in the AQHA office by January 15. Selection for the award may be based on direct involvement within the Association or may highlight the successes of an outstanding AQHA member who remains committed to and involved in AQHA. Award recipients will be notified and invited to attend the AQHA Convention for the award presentation. Members can receive the AQHA Emerging Leader Award only once.

Honorees may be recognized in a variety of categories, including but not limited to:

Leadership
Service
Science
Education
Impact
Innovation
Ambassadorship

Nominations and the award recipient will be reviewed and selected by a member committee. Nominations may be completed in one session or saved and completed in stages by the deadline; please allow adequate time to complete the all required information on the nominee, including their achievements, involvement within the industry, Emerging Leader qualities, career accomplishments and letters of recommendation.

For questions regarding the AQHA Emerging Leader Award, please email youth@aqha.org.

AQHA Emerging Leader Award: 2024 Honorees

	Ali Hartman Advance, North Carolina
	Ariel Higgins Lancassas, Tennessee
	Arizona Parker Cave Creek, Arizona
	Ashley Kanaman Weatherford, Texas
	Carey Nowacek San Antonio, Texas
	Logan Pluhar Whitesboro, Texas
	Tammy Greaves New Milton, Hampshire, United Kingdom