Purpose:
To recognize a non-veterinary organization or individual that has demonstrated exceptional compassion or developed and enforced rules and guidelines for the welfare of horses.
Specific information to include:
- Length of service
- Number of animals that have benefited
- What barriers have been overcome
- Small, sustained acts over a long period of time may equal one large impact
- Nominees must be acceptable to the veterinary community
Nominations:
Nominations will be accepted from current AAEP members only. Click HERE to download the nomination form.
Past Recipients:
| 2019 | The Right Horse Initiative |
| 2017 | Ryerss Farm for Aged and Retired Horses |
| 2016 | Michael Blowen, Founder of Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center |
| 2014 | Robbie Timmons, Treasurer, CANTER USA |
| 2012 | Christian Veterinary Mission |
| 2010 | Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad |
| 2009 | North American Equine Ranching Information Council |
| 2008 | Hanover Shoe Farms |
| 2007 | Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program |
| 2005 | Allan and Kathleen Schwartz, Days End Farm Horse Rescue |
| 2004 | Herb and Ellen Moelis, Thoroughbred Charities of America |
| 2003 | Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association |
| 2002 | Dayton O. Hyde |
| 1999 | Tom Dorrance, Trainer |
| 1998 | Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, Inc. |
| 1997 | American Quarter Horse Association |
| 1996 | California Horse Racing Board |