We are passionate about celebrating the impact that we can make, both as individuals and a community, and we are truly grateful for the valuable contribution made by these people and organisations.
The Awards are our way to ensure that volunteers receive the appreciation and recognition they deserve, whether it be securing new equestrian access, improving equestrian welfare or campaigning for equestrian safety. So please help us recognise these amazing contributions by nominating for our Awards.
Nominate someone for an award (nominations open on Wednesday 1 May 2024)
View last year's award winners
Downloads
Lifetime Awards
President's Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For exceptional service to the Society over a period of years.
This could be in the fields of Access, Safety, Welfare or Education, or alternatively, as an outstanding committee volunteer.
Award of Merit
chevron-down
chevron-up
For consistently excellent service to the Society over a period of years.
(Maximum of six presented every year)
The Bodynfoel Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For excellent service in promoting the work of the Society.
This could be over a number of years or a recent campaign or initiative.
Helen Barton Smith Silver Stirrup Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For meritorious work in support of young riders.
This could be an individual, a centre, a group or organisation who has benefited a young individual or group.
Society Awards
Unsung Hero Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For an individual, group or organisation that has gone above and beyond to contribute to their local equestrian community.
This could be over many years or for a specific cause or campaign. Maximum of six to be presented each year.
Equine Personality of the Year Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For the horse or pony that does the most for people.
This horse or pony will have made a significant difference to the equestrian community. This may be on a national or local level, over a number of years or for a specific achievement.
Volunteer of the Year Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For the volunteer who has made a positive impact on their fellow volunteers and/or a significant achievement for the Society.
This could be a longstanding volunteer or someone new to the Society. They will have made a positive impact through their work for the Society on a local or national level.
Young BHS Volunteer of the Year
chevron-down
chevron-up
This award recognises a young person (aged 16–25yrs) who commits time, effort, and a significant contribution through volunteering with the BHS.
Young Persons’ Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For a person under 25 years who shows outstanding potential and achievement.
This could be as a competitor, volunteer, student or someone working within the equine world.
Pamela Almond Changing Lives through Horses Achieve Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For a participant in the Changing Lives through Horses programme who has shown exceptional growth and commitment to their personal development.
The Linda Tarrant Award for Services to Equestrianism and Volunteering
chevron-down
chevron-up
This award is given to an individual or organisation who has shown exceptional dedication to equestrianism and volunteering within the BHS South Region.
(Can only include nominees from Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire)
Access Awards
Access Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For excellent service by an individual, a volunteer (team) or Equestrian Access Group for the protection, promotion or extension of equestrian access.
This may include all types of horse driven or ridden routes. This could be over many years or for a specific cause or campaign.
Access Award (organisation)
chevron-down
chevron-up
For excellent service by an organisation, business or professional person for the protection, promotion or extension of equestrian access.
This may include all types of horse driven or ridden routes. This could be over many years or for a specific cause or campaign.
Safety Awards
Safety Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For excellent service by an individual, volunteer (team) or group in the cause of road safety in the equine community.
This could be over many years or for a specific cause or campaign.
Tarquin Award (for the last 12 months)
chevron-down
chevron-up
For excellent service by an organisation, business or professional person in the cause of equestrian safety.
Sefton Award (presented at the Household Cavalry Barracks, Hyde Park)
chevron-down
chevron-up
For services to the cause of equestrian safety.
Welfare Awards
Welfare Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For consistently excellent service by an individual, volunteer (team) or group in the cause of equine welfare.
This could be over many years or for a specific cause or campaign.
Welfare Award (organisation)
chevron-down
chevron-up
For excellent service by an organisation, business or professional person in the cause of equine welfare.
This could be over many years or for a specific cause or campaign.
Education
Accredited Professional Coach Award - Approved Centre
chevron-down
chevron-up
For a coach who has made the greatest difference to their students and the field of equestrian training within an Approved Centre.
This could be over a period of many years or for their impact over the last 12 months.
Accredited Professional Coach Award - Freelance
chevron-down
chevron-up
For a freelance coach who has made the greatest difference to their students and the field of equestrian training.
This could be over a period of many years or for their impact over the last 12 months.
Changing Lives Through Horses Coach Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For a coach in the CLTH programme who has shown exceptional dedication to their participant’s personal growth and development.
Approvals
Approved Centre
chevron-down
chevron-up
For the centre that has made the greatest difference to their community.
Recipients of this award will be committed to promoting the BHS values.
This could be over a period of many years or for their impact over the last 12 months
Changing Lives through Horses Approved Centre Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For an approved CLTH centre who has shown exceptional inspiration, engagement, innovation and commitment.
Exceptional Awards
These awards are not presented every year.
The Lady Elizabeth Kirk Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
This award celebrates individuals, businesses or organisations who have voluntarily dedicated a bridleway.
Chairman's Commendation
chevron-down
chevron-up
For exceptional work by a BHS Committee, British Riding Club or Equestrian Access Group.
This may be a particularly hard-working group who continually upholds and promotes the Society’s aims and objectives. This could be over a number of years or a recent campaign or initiative.
The Elwyn Hartley-Edwards Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For a writer, broadcaster or publication whose work has been particularly beneficial to promoting the enjoyment of equestrianism and raising awareness of BHS campaigns and wider issues within the equine industry.
Exceptional Achievement Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For a notable triumph against the odds showing determination, courage and sportsmanship.
This may be over a period of years or for a specific achievement.
Fundraising Award
chevron-down
chevron-up
For a superlative effort in raising funds for the Society or in recognition of an innovative fundraising method e.g. this may be a new idea that can be successfully repeated year after year.