CQHA Awards

The Canadian Quarter Horse Association (CQHA) Awards and Selections Committee presents an annual slate of awards which are as follows:

Canadian AQHA Ranch Horse Breeder of the Year
Canadian AQHA Performance Horse Breeder of the Year
Canadian AQHA Race Horse Breeder of the Year
Canadian AQHA Trainer of the Year
Canadian Bred and / or Owned AQHA Registered Horse of the Year
Canadian AQHA Amateur of the Year
Canadian AQHA Youth of the Year
Canadian Youth Rising Star Award
Canadian AQHA Industry Leadership & Development & Award (The Doris Heintz Award)

The CQHA Awards and Selections committee is made up of CQHA directors from across Canada. Credentials and criteria required in order to be a successful candidate included but are not limited to the following:

Nominee must be an AQHA member in good standing for a minimum of 5 years. (This does not apply to the youth awards).
Nominee must be a current member of CQHA
Nominations for a deceased person will be accepted using their past AQHA membership number.
Nominators must be a current member of CQHA
Horses must be registered with AQHA and include a copy of their registration papers with their nomination.
People awards must be accompanied by two letters of reference with contact information. (email and telephone)
Trainer and Breeders of the Year Nominee must be a Canadian resident and have their main operation in Canada.
Photos of Nominees must be submitted with the nomination form.
Supporting documentation includes but is not limited to: official show/race/ breeding records, client testimonials, biography, list of awards and accomplishments.