National Awards

The American Hackney Horse Society offers annual national awards to outstanding individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Hackney breed. The annual awards dinner is usually held the Thursday night of the national annual convention.

The Hall of Fame award is presented during the World’s Championship Horse Show in August at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky.

John H. & Maybelle L. Costello National Breeder Award

Awarded to a breeder of Hackneys who has created an impact on the breed as a whole by adding valuable characteristics and improving the Hackney through its development. This honoree will have raised notable individuals whose progeny have gone on to great success both in the show ring and breeding world.

1993..Eugene Kennedy, Taylorville, IL
1994.. Dr. Alan R. & Dotty Raun, Cumming, IA
1995.. L. Lee & Beverly Dunn, Belleville, MI
1996 .. to 1999, no awards given.
2000.. Darrel & Sandy Kolkman, New London, IA
2001.. Darrel & Sandy Kolkman, New London, IA
2002.. L. Lee & Beverly Dunn, Belleville, MI
2003.. Daniel &Leah Rae Light, Barrington, IL
2004.. Stephen R. & William R. Kildow, Alexandria, IN
2004.. Jim Spurrier & Pam Ahrens, Hollansburg, OH
2005.. Larry & Diane Ella, Schomberg, ON, Canada
2006.. Mary Dell Pritzlaff, Santa Barbara, CA
2007.. Edward & Jean Wilson, Canfield, OH
2008.. Gib & Betty Marcucci, Monmoth, IA
2009 ..Charles L. & Barbara Fitzpatrick, Herscher, IL

Anna Lee Spires Judd Amateur Exhibitor Award

Awarded to an exhibitor of Hackneys whose performances in the show ring set standards of competition, sportsmanship, and appeal to the general viewing public. (Was originally called the Anna Lee Spires Judd “National” Exhibitor of The Year Award but in 2000 became “Amateur Exhibitor of the Year Award”.)

1993.. Arthur B. Birtcher, San Juan Capistrano, CA
1994 .. Bill Robinson, San Diego, CA
1995.. Mary Dell Pritzlaff, Seamair Farm, Santa Rosa, CA
1996 .. to 1999, no awards given.
2000.. Jeff McClean, Quincy, IL
2001.. Mrs. Isabel Robson, Glenmoore, PA
2002.. Edward L. Jr. & Karen Frickey, Lafayette, IN
2003.. Elise W. Johnson, Chanticleer Farm, Greenville, SC
2004 .. Mary K. Campbell, Green Bay, WI
2004 .. Jane Mueller, Decatur, IL
2005.. Mary Gaylord McClean, Simpsonville, KY
2005.. Karen Waldron, Shawsville, VA
2006.. Elsa H. Mikkelsen, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
2007.. Christy Gantley, Paris, KY
2008.. Sandra J. Surber, Calistoga, CA
2009 ..Stephany Monteleone, Metairie, LA

Lydia Luhman Pederson National Distinguished Service Award

Awarded to a member of the American Hackney Horse Society who without compensation contributed his/her energies into the improvement of the AHHS, its activities, and membership.

1993.. Paul Bakeman, Dowagiac, MI
1994.. Grace Brooks Knibb, Johnston, RI
1995.. Sallie B. Wheeler, Keswick, VA
1996 .. to 1999, no awards given.
2000.. Dr. Alan R. & Dotty Raun, Cumming, IA
2001.. Dinwiddie Lampton, Jr., Lexington, KY
2002 .. Irene E. York, Dover, NH
2003.. Betty Bishop Featherston, Lexington, KY
2004 .. Betty Glasgow, Julian, NC
2005 .. Christy Weaver Gantley, Paris, KY
2006.. Lambert Junior Schut, Hudsonville, MI
2007 .. Vern Houston, Columbus, MI
2008 .. Rex & Shirley Parkinson, Decatur, IL
2009 ..Stephen R. Kildow, Alexandria, IN

Junior Exhibitor Youth Award

Awarded to a junior exhibitor who through his/her efforts has encouraged other youths to participate in the Hackney breed. This individual must exhibit outstanding sportsmanship, suitability to the division in which they participate, presentation of the entries shown, and work to enhance the promotion of the breed through theirrepresentation.

1993 .. Nancy Brannon, Georgetown, KY
1994.. Beth Anne Arrick, Lucasville, OH
1994.. Mark Wilson, Canfield, OH
1995.. Erica Shulha, Oswego, IL
1996 .. to 1999, no awards given.
2000.. Colby & Michelle Herron, Adel, IA
2001 .. Crystal Harmon, Temple, GA
2002.. Glenn T. Werry, Edwards, IL
2003.. Ali DeGray, Palm Beach, FL
2003.. Cindy Cram, Urbandale, IA
2003.. Dylan Hutson, Simpsonville, KY
2004.. Meredith Steinhauer, Madison, WI
2005.. Cayla McKibbage, Oakfield, WI
2006.. Meagon Heath, Kalona, IA
2007.. Shannon Ella, Schomberg, ON, Canada
2008.. Kirstie Buerkley, Brooksville, KY
2009.. Charles Gassen, Walnut Cove, NC

Bill G. Robinson National Trainer Award

Awarded to a trainer who personifies the training and exhibiting of Hackneys for the year. The memorial award was first given in the year 2001.

2001.. Gib Marcucci, Monmouth, IA
2002.. Thomas J. Lowry, Simpsonville, KY
2003.. Randy & Denessa Harper, Lafayette, IN
2003 .. Rich Campbell, New London, IA
2004.. Chris Gantley, Paris, KY
2005.. Larry Ella, Schomberg, ON, Canada
2006.. Terry McKenzie, Diamond, OH
2007.. Larry J. Bacon, Versailles, KY
2008.. Matthew Schuckert, Rittman, OH
2009.. Richard & Maureen Campbell, Simpsonville, KY

Kentucky State Fair World Championship Horse Show Hall Of Fame Award

Awarded to an individual(s) who has exhibited Hackneys, at the Kentucky State Fair, in a manor that promotes interest in the Hackney and enhances the breed. The first award was presented in the year 2000.

2000.. Darrel & Sandra Kolkman, New London, IA
2001.. John L. Shea, Covington, LA
2002.. Dr. Alan & Dottie Raun, Cumming, IA
2003.. Mary Gaylord McClean, Simpsonville, KY
2004.. Randy & Denessa Harper, Lafayette, IN
2005.. Eugene Kennedy, Taylorville, IL
2006 .. Dr. T.J. & Georgia Blevins, Bowling Green, KY
2007.. L. Lee & Beverly Dunn, Galion, OH
2008.. Terry McKenzie, Diamond, OH
2009..Gib Marcucci, Monmoth, IA

“Spirit Of The Medallion” National Award

Awarded to a youth who has demonstrated an exceptional desire to participate with a Hackney. The first award was given in 2002.

2002 .. Andrew Loving, Shelbyville, KY
2003.. Max Glen Kaplan, Sturgeon, MO
2004 .. Kelsey Herbert, Evansville, IN
2005.. Ali DeGray, Palm Beach, FL
2006.. Ohio High Steppers, c/o Berth Jones, Bellefontaine, OH
2007.. Lauren Matthewson, Carmel, IN
2008.. Will Mayo, Thompsons Station, TN
2009.. Caroline Rainbolt-Forbes, Oklahoma City, OK

Lifetime Achievement Award

Sponsored and presented by the American Hackney Horse Society Foundation. The award was first presented in 2006 and is awarded to an individual(s) who has demonstrated commitment to the betterment of the Hackney breed over an extended period of time.