Nominations are currently being accepted for this prestigious national award.
Generously sponsored by The Paddock Saddlery, this award recognizes one outstanding volunteer who has demonstrated exceptional commitment toward carrying out USDF's mission: "dedicated to education, the recognition of achievement, and the promotion of the sport of dressage."
Nominees must have volunteered at least 25 hours during the current year on any USDF-related project at the local, regional, or national level. They should have demonstrated consistent and cumulative volunteer activities over the past five years at USDF-recognized events, and have been a USDF group, intercollegiate/interscholastic, or participating member for at least five years.
The USDF Volunteer of the Year will be presented with a perpetual trophy at USDF's National Convention and Symposium, which will be held November 30-December 5, 2005 in Burbank, California.
The award winner will also receive a "keeper" trophy and will be featured in USDF Connection. Nominations may be made by any USDF member and are due August 31.
Forms are available at http://www.usdf.org/Programs/Awards/Forms.asp.
Send nomination forms or questions to Cindy Vimont, 220 Lexington Green Circle, Suite 510, Lexington KY 40503; phone: (859) 971-2277 or e-mail: cvimont@usdf.org.