The President's Cup Award is presented to an individual or individuals who contribution to WSHJA has made a significant impact on WSHJA achieving its goals and fulfilling its mission. WSHJA President Shelly Kerron had the pleasure of presenting four individuals with the 2012 President’s Cup Award. Every last one of them a tribute to the hunter jumper sport and to the WSHJA community.

MIKE AKERS

Not a year passes without the sponsorship support of Olson’s Tack Shop. Through his unwavering commitment the sport and WSHJA, Mike has helped keep WSHJA going strong. And all of us looking good in the latest equestrian fashions. Thank you Mike for all your years of support.

KATHERINE WADE-EASLEY

Whether its writing inspiring articles or reaching out to WSHJA friends through Facebook, Katherine’s words have informed, inspired, and energized  the membership. Thank you Katherine.

 MELODY GILMORE

There are some volunteers that no matter what is asked of them, you can count on them to show up with a smile. Melody is just this kind of volunteer. Her list of contributions are too numerous to include, but WSHJA is indebted to her for many many volunteer hours. Thank you Melody.

BARBARA BAIRELE

When it comes to running a show office with efficacy and grace, Barbara is WSHJA’s shining star. One of WSHJA’s founding members, Barbara has championed WSHJA and its horse shows throughout the years and through many changes. Thank you Barb.

It was a festive and glittery evening for the recipients of WSHJA 2012 Annual Awards. The room filled with riders and their adoring fans (aka parents, grandparents, fellow barn mates, and longtime supporters of WSHJA) to celebrate not only this year’s award recipients but to remember many of the greats from a 60 year history.

There was a lot to celebrate. And many people to recognize. WSHJA presented 36 State Awards, 82 National Awards, 30 USHJA Zone 9 Awards. Plus WSHJA honored four President’s Cup Awards recipients, three Sportsmanship Award recipients and three USHJA Affiliate Equitation Awards for the WSHJA Good Seat & Hands Medal. That’s a lot of celebrating.

The whole evening was made possible through the generous contributions of our member volunteers. A huge thanks goes out to;

• Our talented announcers Scott Trewin, Bo Masters and Trevor Peterson we made it through in record time. A full evening indeed, but with 129 awards to present what are you going to do. Our announcers kept it flowing, presenting each award with enthusiasm and good spirit throughout the night.
• Karen Freywald and her well organized team of ribbon and prize presenters Kim Gilmore, Melody Gilmore, Amy Kosmos, Val Nelson, Stephanie Von Gortler, Diane Renihan.
• Betsy Christianson, Gillian Baird, Peter Brandon and Grady Kerron for presenting all the perpetual trophies. Lauren Myers and Emily Hilton for handing out the USHJA Zone 9 trophies.
• The whole stylish movie star worthy room is thanks to Lynn Trewin and her band of volunteers Laney Senyohl, Krista Taylor, Liza Taylor, Camille Brash, Kim Stuckens, Jennifer Sparks
• Jessica Vania for the commemorative program that will surely be a keepsake for years to come. And to Gary Voth, Rory Wade-Easely, Bobbie Harder for the photo slideshows that reminded us all what great company we are in.
• Pat Domine and all the donors and bidders who made the silent auction a success, raising $6200 in support of the WSHJA Scholarship Fund.
• Nancy Lewis, Suzanne Hitz and Katie Seymour for handling 420 registrations with grace and efficiency.
• The Katies for raising $1300 in the raffle. Katie Nubel of CWD for donating the bridle and reins.  Katie Sputh for her stellar ticket sales.

We also owe a great deal of thanks to the evening's sponsors. Clare Warren of Archway Equestrian for generously hosting the welcome bubbly. Dacels Jewelers for making it possible for WSHJA to give the beautifully engraved watches and pendants to our champions and reserve champions.

Our sincere apologies if we have forgotten to mention someone. The Annual Awards Banquet is only possible with the support of our members. We appreciate you all and hope you enjoyed the evening.

60th Awards Commemorative Program.pdf (7.21 mb)

Sixty years gives us so much to celebrate. You, your family and fans are cordially invited to attend the festivities.

Together we'll celebrate your winning spirit and honor the highest standards in sportsmanship, horsemanship, and membership with a little trip down memory lane.  

So don that top hat or glittery gown and join us for this ever so special event.

When | Saturday January 12, 2013 5:00 PM
Where | Meydenbauer Center Bellevue, WA 98004

Kindly respond by January 2nd 2013  

RSVP Now!

Reservations received after January 2nd, subject to late fee

RSVP via mail-in registration

2012 WSHJA Banquet Invite RSVP card.pdf (697.51 kb)

Any special requests or questions regarding registration please contact Nancy Lewis at treasurer@wshja.org or call 425 503-5061

It’s that time of year again! The rain is falling, the show season is over and points have been accumulated. That can mean only one thing; the WSHJA Annual Awards Banquet is right around the corner. And our request for silent auction donations goes out to you.

The Silent Auction is one of the principal fund raising events for the year. 100% of the proceeds go to the WSHJA Scholarship Fund--supporting our member riders and their horses represent Washington at out-of-state regional and national finals. It also supports educational scholarship opportunities to our volunteer community.

Please show your support by donating auction items. We are counting on each barn donating 3 auction items--perennial favorites are:

• Gift baskets filled with useful horsey stuff
• Unique custom made items such as groom boxes, jumps, mounting blocks...
• Anything clothing for horse, hound, or human.
• Professional Services such as photography, massage, braiding....
• Experiences including weekend getaways, tee times, unique dinners, riding clinics,  and tickets to sporting or theater events.

We kindly ask that all donations be auction ready. Please include the procurement form with each donation.

• wshja auction procurement form 2012.docx.doc

Contact Patricia Domine, WSHJA's Auction Chair, at p_domine@hotmail.com or at 425-369-1134 with any questions and to confirm your donation.

WSHJA has always been blessed with a generous community. We thank you in advance for your contribution again this year. 

A highly anticipated element of the Annual Awards Banquet is our silent auction, which helps to raise money for the WSHJA Scholarship Program. Our members have always shown outstanding generosity and support for this program to benefit junior and amateur riders.

Please consider donating items to our Silent Auction. Any and all quality new items accepted. Wish list includes:

• Tack
• Equestrian related decor
• Unique custom or tailor-made items
• Clothing certificates
• Spa baskets
• Wine baskets

Any questions or to submit a donation contact Silent Auction Chair Pat Domine at p_domine@hotmail.com or 425 241-8506

Please arrange for donated items to be delivered or picked up by January 6th, 2013

 Sixty years ago WSHJA was founded, with a purpose to promote the sport of horsemanship, welfare of the horse and the equestrian art; to hold or arrange matches and competitions and offer or grant or contribute toward the provision of prizes, awards and distinctions.

Sixty years since its founding, WSHJA is one of the more successful USHJA-affiliated organizations in the country. It is also one of the few hunter jumper associations in the country to own and present its own USEF rated horse shows: Spring National Circuit, Evergreen Classic, NW Autumn Classic, October Classic. WSHJA supports a membership base of over 400 active members and a community of 1,000+ friends and fans.

Sixty years have seen a lot of riders and horses born, raised and still going today. WSHJA has had many legends, leaders, and loved one whose contribution has shaped the association and championed its mission with unwavering commitment.

Sixty years gives us all a lot to celebrate. Please join us for 60^th Anniversary Annual Awards Banquet. Held in the Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue Washington January 12^th, 2013.

The 60th anniversary is the diamond anniversary and is as precious as the jewel. Not sure how this will factor into the year-end awards, but just saying it is the diamond anniversary and it will surely be a diamond worthy affair.

Registration opens online December 1st, 2012. Check your inbox for an e-invite.

Join us for a night of celebration and giving as we congratulate our 2011 award winners and support the WSHJA scholarship fund through our silent auction!

RSVP today: Registration for WSHJA 59th Annual Awards Banquet

This year’s Washington State Hunter Jumper Association Annual Awards Banquet promises to be the best ever as we celebrate the 2011 accomplishments of our member riders and horses. Year-end awards in both the WSHJA State and National Points Programs will be presented.

Evening Program

• 5:00 Welcome Reception & Silent Auction
• 6:00 Dinner
• 6:15 Awards Presentation
  -  State Awards
  -  National Awards

Event Details

When:
January 14, 2012
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Where:
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street , Bellevue, Washington

Reservations:

• $75 adult (21+)  $85 after January 4
• $65 youth (under 21) $75 after January 4

Note: Online registration requires a unique email address. Each member registering online may include up to 20 guests. WSHJA uses PayPal to process credit card payments but you are not required to have a PayPal account.

Registration

RSVP today:  Registration for WSHJA 59th Annual Awards Banquet

For questions or to register by phone, please contact Nancy Lewis, WSHJA Treasurer at 425 503-5061

January 14, 2012: save the date!  Invitations will go out December 1st, 2011.

Each year, the Washington State Hunter Jumper Association holds its Annual Awards Banquet to celebrate the accomplishments of its member riders and horses. Awards in both the WSHJA State and National Points Programs are presented.

Winning can be attributed to many hours of hard work and training, early mornings in the saddle, and the untiring support of family, friends and trainers. And of course, none of it would be possible without the fabulous horses that we ride. The WSHJA Annual Awards Banquet is our way of bringing the membership together to celebrate the love of the sport and the love of the horse!

This year’s banquet is being held in the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue Washington.

Oct 12-16^th: WSHJA’s October Classic | Pacific Northwest Equitation Finals, USEF Hunter rated “C”, Jumper rated 1 |Evergreen Equestrian Park Monroe WA

Nov 30^th: WSHJA Annual Meeting | 2011 Annual Review, 2012 Board elections, vote on changes to WSHJA Bylaws

Dec 1^st: 2012 Membership year begins | Renew online at wshja.org

Jan 14^th: 59^th Annual Awards Banquet | Meydenbauer Center Bellevue WA

A record number of attendees, over 400, came to celebrate WSHJA’s year-end award winners at the 58th Annual Awards Banquet & Silent Auction held Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Meydenbauer Convention Center in Bellevue, WA.

It was a truly festive and energized evening, with members receiving awards in 28 categories in the State Awards Program and 78 categories in the National Awards Program, and all 45 of the WSHJA Perpetual Trophies going to deserving recipients.

WSHJA Special Award Winners

In addition, the WSHJA membership paid fitting tribute to 2010’s Special Award recipients. A highlight of the evening was an emotional presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to long-time contributor Dina Happy, as well presentations of the President’s Award to Nancy Lewis, the Junior Sportsmanship Award to Alexa Anthony, and the the Amateur Sportsmanship Award to Peter Brandon.

Other special awards included:   More...