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Alberta Horse Industry Distinguished Service Award

August 23, 2005

The Horse Industry Association of Alberta is proud to present an annual award in recognition of an outstanding individual who has provided a significant contribution toward the continued development of the horse industry within Alberta. The Alberta Horse Industry Distinguished Service Award was first presented at the 2000 Horse Industry Conference to Bill Collins. Since then the outstanding recipients have included:

  • 2001 – Marg and Ron Southern
  • 2002 – Hans Hensma
  • 2003 – Joe Sellinger
  • 2004 – Bruce Roy
  • 2005 – Dave Robson

Selection Criteria

The award will be provided to the nominee that has had the greatest impact in the growth and development of the horse industry in Alberta in one or more of the following areas: breeding, manufacturing, facilities, organization, education, auction sales, export sales, training people and horses, or communication.

Anyone can provide a nomination, which must include:

  • Nominee’s name, address, phone number
  • Background information on nominee
  • Contributions to industry under the following categories: entrepreneurship, leadership, education or other
  • Describe how the Alberta industry has benefited from the contributions
  • How well known is the nominee through the industry
  • Outline the time frame of the influence, including the future
  • 3 letters of reference addressing the 4 areas of evaluation:

    1. Significance of accomplishments (40%)
    2. Public benefit (30%)
    3. Industry credibility (20%)
    4. Potential for continued contributions (10%)

The recipient will be recognized at the Alberta Horse Breeders and Owners Conference on January 14th, 2006 in Red Deer.

Deadline for nominations is November 15, 2005.

Please forward all nominations to:

Horse Industry Association of Alberta
Attn: Teresa van Bryce
909 Irricana Rd NE
Airdrie AB T4A 2G6

E-mail: horseind@spots.ca

For further information, please contact the Horse Industry Association of Alberta office at: (403) 948-8521

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