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  • NRHA Professional of the Year Nomination Form

    Due January 10
  • The National Reining Horse Association Professional of the Year Award recognizes and honors an individual who exemplifies excellence in the NRHA community. This distinction is reserved exclusively for the elite individuals who, in all aspects of their
    career, consistently excel in perpetuating the growth of the NRHA, both in and out of the show pen, while maintaining the ideals of the reining horse. Although the award is voted on strictly by NRHA Professionals, we receive nominations from affiliates who know the membership best. We encourage each affiliate to submit a nominee for each category. For a full list of criteria for each category visit nrha.com/professionals.
    Selection will be based upon the candidates' mastery of and contributions to:
    • Further promote both NRHA Professionals, and NRHA.
    • Set an example of integrity and sincerity within the industry and the public.
    • Insure the welfare of the reining horse.

  • *Please attach additional page if needed and up to one additional letter of recommendation from either the affiliate or a client of the Professional.

  • One nomination form per NRHA member per category. Nominations must come from an NRHA Affiliate (1 per category per affiliate) and nominee must be an NRHA Professional for final review by the Professionals Advisory Committee.

  • Contact Aubrey Layton (alayton@nrha.com) or Patti Carter (pcarter@nrha.com) with questions. 

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