Pony Club Australia Annual Awards
Information regarding nomination process for PCA Annual Awards is published on the PCA website prior to nominations being due.
Best Achievement by a Rider under 17 years
Selection criteria:
- Displays Pony Club values
- Participation in Pony Club rallies
- Improvement in skills through diligence and effort
- Club citizenship (e.g. helpful to others).
Best Achievement by a Rider aged 17 to 25 years
Selection criteria:
- Displays Pony Club values
- Participation in Pony Club rallies
- Improvement in skills through diligence and effort
- Club citizenship (e.g. helpful to others).
The Gillian Rolton Award (Pony Club Alumnus)
Selection criteria:
- This award is for a current or ex-Pony Club member over 25 years old who has gone on to be an active participant in the horse industry as a rider, leader or professional serving the horse industry (e.g. educator, journalist, vet). The nominee has taken inspiration from their time at Pony Club and been an ambassador for the organisation.
The Kay Irving Award (Coach of the Year)
Selection criteria:
- Contribution to development of the contemporary coaching program at Pony Club
- Commitment to personal professional development
- Personal passion and resilience
- Feedback from students and peers.
Volunteer of the Year
Open to Steward, Helper, Administrator, Club Office holder, Official.
Selection criteria:
- Displays Pony Club values
- Contribution to development of their Pony Club for the benefit of members
- Commitment to good governance and professionalism.
Club of the Year
Selection criteria:
- Implementation of initiatives to attract and retain members
- Inclusive and responsive to the needs of members
- Good governance including completion of “Club Health Check”, advocate of “Play by the Rules”
- Delivery of coaching syllabus
- Safety program.