NWMHC Year End Awards

Year End Awards

Exhibitors who are NWMHC members are eligible for Year end awards. Open and Amateur exhibitors are required to show in a minimum of three NWMHC sponsored shows. Youth, COOL/Special needs, and Weanlings are required to show in a minimum of two NWMHC sponsored shows. Once requirements are met, additional points can be accumulated from any of the following approved shows: BC classic, Western Regionals and Oregon State fair. A high point and reserve high point will be awarded for each category. See the full rules and class categories for more details.

Year End Awards Rules

2024 Year End Award Categories

Mail-In Sponsor Form

Congratulations to all the 2024 Year End Award Winners!

Amatuer Individual

Open Halter

COOL / VSE / Carriage Individual

Performance Individual

Youth Individual

Past President's Service award Winners

PRESIDENT'S SERVICE AWARD

Presented annually to an outstanding NWMHC member in recognition of exceptional contributions toward the promotion of the Miniature Horse and/or promoting growth of the NWMHC membership.

ROOKIE AWARDS

All members showing in a show year for the first time in, at least, two (2) for youth or three (3) for adults in NWMHC sponsored/locations/shows will be awarded a Rookie Award Certificate.

2023 President's Service award winner

Katie Hansen

SPECIAL AWARDS

These awards are those which are sponsored by individual farms.

2024 Winner: Blake Wilkerson
Wingates Infamous Mi

* HIGHEST POINTED YOUTH - Awarded to the Youth who accumulated the most points in the Youth Division, excluding YOTE.

* TWIGGY AWARD - Awarded to the one Youth/Horse team who accumulated the most points in all Youth driving classes, including obstacle driving, excluding YOTE.

2024 Winner: Blake Wilkerson

* HEERMANN ALL AROUND TROPHY - Awarded to the horse who accumulated the most points in his/her respective halter class and their top four open performance classes.

2024 Winner: Cherie Jenson

Wingates Infamous Mi

* GOLDEN EQUINE AWARD - Awarded to the horse, 15 years and older, who accumulated the most points in all Youth, Amateur, Open and Special Needs classes, excluding showmanship and reinsmanship. This award is sponsored by 5C Ranch.