UPHA to Honor Award Recipients at Upcoming UPHA National Conference
Friday, December 10, 2021
The United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) is pleased to announce its 2021 award recipients. Nominations are submitted by UPHA members and selected by the UPHA Executive Board. The following individuals will be honored for their contributions to UPHA and the show horse industry at the upcoming UPHA National Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Thursday Luncheon, January 6, 2022
UPHA 20, 30, 40, 50 Year Member Recognition-click here for a listing
UPHA Chapter Horse Persons of the Year-Click here for a listing
UPHA Chapter Honor Shows-Click here for a listing
Thursday Dinner, January 6, 2022
Horse/Pony of the Year Divisional Awards-click here for a listing
Shirley Parkinson Professional Achievement Award-Sandra Currier
Sallie B. Wheeler Distinguished Service Award-Dan Kelley
2020 Larry Bacon Lifetime Achievement Award-Nelson Green
2020 Alvin C. Ruxer Lifetime Commitment Award-Tony Lee
2020 Tom Moore Hall Of Fame-Carter Cox
Tom Moore Hall Of Fame-Presented posthumously to George Knight and Marilyn Macfarlane
Friday Luncheon, January 7, 2022
Dr. Scott Bennett Professional Services Award-Presented posthumously to Sandra Hall
UPHA National Honor Horse Show-Saugerties Summer Showcase
Lillian Shively Equitation Distinguished Service Award-Sheri Brandl
Associate Membership Award-Grace Arnold
Ribbons of Service Platinum Levels and Scholarship winners- click here for a listing
Tony C. Ray Young Professional of the Year-Sarah Russell and Renee Philpott
Saturday Dinner, January 8, 2022
UPHA Horse/Pony of the Year Overall Awards-will be determined by Thursday evening vote
Helen K. Crabtree Instructor Hall of Fame-Kent Swalla
Richard E. Lavery Professional Horsemen's Award-Lionel Ferreira
Harry Sebring Professional Horseman's Award-Mike Goebig
Larry Bacon Lifetime Achievement Award-James Nichols
Alvin C. Ruxer Lifetime Commitment Award-Scarlett Mattson and Rick Daigle
Tom Moore Hall Of Fame-Peggy Alderman and Joan Lurie
More information on the UPHA National Conference can be found on the UPHA website HERE. Those wishing to attend should register and purchase the appropriate meal tickets prior to the December 13, 2021, deadline to avoid late charges.
Congratulations to our honorees! We hope you will join us in celebrating their contributions to UPHA and the show horse industry.
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