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!
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
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Isabel English and Feldale Mouse
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Jumping |
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Olivia Hamood & Nero GHP Katrina Parleviet Olivia Hamood & Carado GHP |
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Show Horse |
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Georgia Cronin Isabella Cross-Winston Riley Kent Ali Berwick Evie Blissett & Carioca Lodge Madeline Britt Fanzmann & Kolbeach Fashion Kirsty Harper-Purcell & Newport Evie Blissett & Carioca Lodge Madeline |
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Interschool |
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Jayden Donald Annika Werny |
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Vaulting |
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Lucy and Anna Betts Fassifern Mike Winwood & Brigadoon McKeira Cumming |
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Dressage |
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Furst Tyme owned and ridden by Nicole Tough |
2014 EA Awards Winners
Isabel EnglishBarastoc Young Athlete of the Year |
Rebecca JenkinsGow Gates Coach of the Year |
People's Choice Photo of the Year
Winner"Fuel for the Soul"Monnica Hammond |
Runner Up"Mates"Mandy Smith |