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2025 Annual Provincial Awards Nomination Form

Nominate the people, horses, and facilities that make Alberta’s equestrian community shine! Submit your nomination through the online form below. Every nomination brings us closer to celebrating the heart of our community.

Important Information for Nominations

Who is Eligible?

  • Candidates of any age and any discipline (must hold a current AEF membership) who exhibit the qualities outlined in the Annual Provincial Awards category criteria.
  • Membership exceptions for Outstanding Horse, Outstanding Stable/Facility, and Equine Support Personnel categories
  • Nominations accepted only through this online form
  • Open to the public – no special requirements to submit a nomination
  • Individuals may be nominated for multiple categories (separate form submission required for each)

Who is Not Eligible?

  • AEF staff, Board of Directors, and Scholarship & Awards Committee members (cannot nominate or be nominated)
  • Self-nominations or nominations by family members
  • Owners nominating their own horse for Outstanding Horse
  • Posthumous nominations (horses must be alive at the time of nomination)
  • Nominations from the same organization or team in consecutive years (e.g., Club XYZ cannot nominate Person A in Year 1 and Person B in Year 2)

Requirements for Submission

  • Provide as much detail as possible
  • Reference the specific award criteria
  • Include the nominee’s full name (first & last, or full entity name)
  • Ensure all contact information is correct before submitting
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Award Category
Choose one category for the nominee.

Nominee Information

Please let us know why you wish to nominate this individual for the respective award category selected above. Be sure to include reference to the specific award criteria and be as detailed as possible with your nomination. Should you wish to include additional text in support of your nomination, please do so by attaching an additional PDF document to this nomination form as per below. Some information to consider: nominee’s background and personal/professional accomplishments, contribution to the industry, character and leadership, legacy and future impact, and recognition and support. Make this section count!
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
You may use this field to submit an additional PDF document to this nomination.

Your Information

Name
Is the information in this nomination true and accurate?
Can you confirm your nomination is NOT a relative or a horse or stable you own?
Can AEF contact you regarding your nomination?