State Annual Award Categories

Best achievement by a rider aged 12 years and under (age at 1/1/2021)

SELECTION CRITERIA | Nomination Form

• Regular participation in Pony Club rallies and activities.
• Achievements in riding and completion of Pony Club certificates.
• Demonstrated partnership with and care for their pony

Best achievement by a rider 13-17 years (age at 1/1/2021)

SELECTION CRITERIA | Nomination Form

• Regular participation in Pony Club rallies and activities.
• Improvement in riding, horsemastership and leadership skills through diligence and effort.
• Club citizenship (eg. helpful to others).

Best achievement by a rider aged 18 – 25 years (age at 1/1/2021)

SELECTION CRITERIA | Nomination Form

• Regular participation in Pony Club rallies and activities.
• Improvement in riding and leadership skills through diligence and effort.
• Contribution to club or zone management and programs

Coach of the Year

SELECTION CRITERIA | Nomination Form

• Significant contribution to development of the contemporary coaching program at Pony Club.
• Ongoing commitment to coaching excellence and professional development through the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS).
• Personal passion and resilience, including feedback from students and peers.

Volunteer of the Year. Sponsored by Bunnings Springvale

Winner will be awarded a $100 Bunnings gift voucher.

Open to helper, administrator, club office holder, official.

SELECTION CRITERIA | Nomination Form

• Displays Pony Club values.
• Significant contribution to development of their Pony Club, Zone or State for the benefit of members.
• Commitment to good governance and professionalism.

Club of the Year.  Sponsored by Horizon Show Jumps

Winning club will recieve a dazzle board and poles with your club logo and colours worth $500 from Horizon Show Jumps

SELECTION CRITERIA | Nomination Form

• Implementation of initiatives to attract and retain members, inclusive and responsive to the needs of members.
• Good governance processes at club level – including completion of “Club Health Check”, advocate of “Play by the Rules”, safety program, succession planning.
• Innovation in club management, such as sponsorship programs, financial management, use of MyPonyClub database for management of memberships and events.
• Delivery of coaching syllabus, demonstrated achievements by members and coaches (eg certificates attained, NCAS coach accreditation).
• All club events registered in MyPonyClub, all Club Supporters and coaches recorded in MyPonyClub with current WWCC,
• Extra merit granted for those clubs who are conducting event registration online with in MyPony Club since the 1/6/2020.