The Awards Program will be in the Horse Show Complex Pavilion. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the presentation of awards and fellowship of other 4-H'ers, parents, and agents from all over the state. All division, breed, and overall awards will be announced and presented at this time. Registration for Regionals will also be finalized after qualifiers are announced. 

High point awards will be presented for each major division (Hunter, Western, Ranch, Dressage, and Speed Events), overall, and high point counties.

Please note that no food will be provided during this awards program.

Gloria Watt Emerald Award will be given to the counties (Large and Small) that best convey a theme through decorations using the following criteria:

• **creative theme/original interpretation of a theme (25%)

• innovative use of decorations (25%)

• neat & clean barn area (20%)

• neatness/attractiveness (of decorations, 15%)

• marketing/promoting 4-H (15%)

**The theme this year is "Patriotic"! Use your unique interpretation to show how you reach for your goals and dreams in 4-H! **

Judging for this award will take place any time after noon Thursday until Friday, 5pm. 

County delegations are responsible for disassembling and disposing of decorations at the end of the show and leaving the barn areas in original condition. Please do not use liquid nails or anything else that leaves behind a permanent mark or residue on the facilities. The Fairgrounds will charge $100 per stall damaged by liquid nails or similar products. There is a board along the top of the front side of the stalls that can be used to hang/secure decorations without harming the concrete.

Breed Association Awards - You must include your horse’s PHBA or AQHA registration number or Thoroughbred T.I.P. number on your entry form to be eligible for these awards. No changes or additions will be made after the entry deadline.

• High Point Appaloosa award will go to the exhibitor earning the most points on a registered Appaloosa, courtesy of Karen Neal.

• High Point Thoroughbred award will go to exhibitor earning the most points on a registered Thoroughbred in the T.I.P. Program, courtesy of the The Jockey Club. Those with registered Thoroughbreds can apply for a free T.I.P. number. It is a quick process, so there is still time to obtain a number during the entry period.

• High Point Quarter Horse award will go to the exhibitor earning the most points on a registered Quarter Horse, courtesy of FQHYA and the DelVecchio Family.

• High Point Arabian award will go to the exhibitor earning the most points on a registered Arabian, courtesy of Marikate Matthew.

Florida Bred Horse Awards will be presented to the high point Florida bred horse in each of the four divisions, courtesy of the Florida Department of Agriculture. It is important that you indicate if your horse is Florida bred on your entry. You must have verification that your horse was either born or bred in Florida available for leader and agent if requested. No additions will be made after the entry deadline.

Versatility Award will be given to the individual who receives the most points competing AND placing in at least three of the four show divisions (Hunter, Western, Speed Events, and Ranch). Courtesy of Terry Stout.

Solomon Award will be presented to the rider earning the most points in the over-fences classes. Courtesy of Showtime Horse Sales.

Horseman of the Year Award – The Florida 4-H Horse Program donates $1000 in scholarships for education and cash awards to be presented to three outstanding 4-H members. The DeBraal family sponsors an additional $300 towards the winner’s scholarship. Selection is based on total 4-H participation, 4-H Horse Program accomplishment, 4-H horse record books, scholarship, civic involvement, and a personal interview.

Dallas C. Osborne Horsemanship Scholarship – Previous “Area B” 4-H’ers are eligible for this $500 scholarship. Application and selection criteria are similar to the Horseman of the Year Scholarship. 

Elaine Keir Memorial Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award -  An annual award to recognize outstanding leaders who work with youth and horses within the Florida 4-H program.