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 a Youth Leader of the Year (an adult leader of a youth equine program).  The award is announced at the annual AYHC Symposium each year. The deadline for nominations is October 15 each year.  (The deadline for 2022 is October 17 due to the 15th falling on a weekend)

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

AYHC Leader of the Year

This annual award recognizes the adult leader who best exemplifies outstanding leadership to young people within the horse industry. This award is presented each year during the annual AYHC Symposium. The AYHC Leader of the Year nominations is due October 15 each year.

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Nomination process: 

All nominations must be submitted via judgify.me/Leader. You may use the following document as a template to prepare your nomination. 

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Nomination template