The Virginia Dressage Association Charlottesville Chapter formally acknowledges the accomplishments of riders and horses in both schooling and licensed competitions. The award year is defined as December 1 through November 30, and eligibility is limited to competitors who are members of the VADA chapter. All submissions for the Year End Awards must be received by December 1, 2025.  

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​General Requirements for Year End Awards

• All competitors must be VADA Charlottesville members at the time of the competition.

• All awards will be calculated by adding the horse/rider scores together and then dividing by the total number of tests ridden to result in an average score.

• The awards year will run from December 1 — November 30.

•  For all awards, scores must be earned from at least 2 different judges and at least 2 shows.

• Every score submitted must be 55% or higher (schooling and licensed).

• Ribbons will be awarded at each performance level through 10th place. 

• Scores will not be counted if your trainer is the judge. 

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Volunteer Requirements

• Eight hours of Chapter volunteer time.

• ​A rider DOES NOT have to do multiple days of volunteer time in order to submit awards with multiple horses, at multiple levels, or for schooling licensed.

• Someone else may donate their volunteer time to another VADA Chapter competitor. However, it must be clearly indicated or noted on the chapter volunteer spreadsheet submitted to the VADA Year End Awards Chairperson.  Note: The same volunteer time cannot be donated to multiple competitors.

• There are no exceptions to these volunteer requirements.

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Applicants are required to complete the online applicant form, attach all supporting documents, and submit electronically to shaleena.nicole123@gmail.com. Volunteer hours will be verified by the VADA-CH Volunteer Coordinator. Submissions that are incomplete will not be considered. The deadline for Year End Awards submissions is 1 December 2024; extensions or exceptions will not be provided. Riders will receive an email confirming their award package.