About the FEI Awards

The FEI Awards were launched in 2009 to put a spotlight on the men, women, young people and organisations that are making an outstanding contribution to the progress and excellence of equestrian sport – in or out of the arena. Make your nominations now and let us roll out the red carpet for the stars of today and tomorrow.

The five FEI Awards categories are:

  • Best Groom

    Best Groom, for that important person who works behind the scenes and ensures the horses he or she looks after are given the best possible care.

  • Against All Odds

    Against All Odds, for a person who has pursued his or her equestrian ambitions, despite a physical handicap or extremely difficult personal circumstances.

  • Rising Star

    HSBC Rising Star, for a person aged 14 to 21 who demonstrates outstanding sporting talent and commitment.

  • Development

    Development, for a person or organisation dedicated to making equestrian sport accessible to a wider public.

  • Best Athlete

    Reem Acra Best Athlete, for the athlete (equine or human) or combination that, over the past year, has demonstrated exceptional skill in the arena and taken the sport to a new level.

The nominations

  • Nominations in five categories are open to the equestrian community worldwide
  • A jury of international experts chaired by FEI President HRH Princess Haya will select the winners
  • Deadline for nominations: 31 July 2012

The ceremony

Winners will be flown to Istanbul (TUR) to receive their awards. The FEI Awards Ceremony will take place during a gala dinner on 8 November and will be attended by representatives from the 132 National Federations affiliated to the FEI.

Nominations are closed

  • Winners of 2011 Awards in Rio de Janeiro

    Winners of 2011 Awards in Rio de Janeiro

    From left to right: Adelinde Cornelissen, Nina Lamsam Ligon, Lisa Wells (from Reem Acra), Alice Gaillard, Soraya Ourrais.

    Photo: FEI / Rosane Bakierman

  • Winners of 2010 Awards in Taipei

    Winners of 2010 Awards in Taipei

    From left to right: Michelle Tipper, Caroline Roffman, Ros Spearing, Angelika Trabert.

    Photo: William Tzeng/FEI

  • Winners of 2009 Awards in Copenhagen

    Winners of 2009 Awards in Copenhagen

    From left to right: Michelle Robson, Darlene Milord, Alex Hua Tian, Wendy Gidlow.

    Photo: © Klaus Sletting Jensen