Lexington, KY—Competing against a record number of submissions from across the country, 12 outstanding entries have emerged victorious in the 2004 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Awards for Media Excellence. The winning entry in each of the six individual categories will go on to compete for the Daniel P. Lenehan Trophy, a capstone award celebrating outstanding achievement in media excellence.
In addition, the Federation is pleased to introduce the President’s Award, to be given for the first time this year. Also a capstone award celebrating overall excellence in media coverage, this award will be given at the discretion of the President and CEO of the Federation, in celebration of unsurpassed mainstream coverage of the Federation’s international teams and athletes, by a mainstream (non-equestrian) media outlet.
Established in 1993, the USEF Awards for Media Excellence are designed to promote understanding and appreciation of equestrian sports in the United States. All awards will be formally presented January 13, at the Keynote Address Luncheon of the 2005 USEF Annual Meeting.
Equestrian Print Media Publication:
Winner—“Horse Illustrated” published by BowTie, Inc. Honorable Mention— “Growing Up With Horses: 2004 Parents’ Handbook & Resource Guide” published by Primedia Equine Network
Equestrian Print Media – Single Article:
Winner—“Riding Quicksand” by Elizabeth B. Herman
Honorable Mention—“Presto Too Works His Magic” by Stephanie Stephens
Non-Equestrian Print Media – Single Article:
Winner—“Hunters Gallop Into the 21st Century” by Paula Rodenas
Internet Media:
Winner—www.EquiSearch.com, published by Primedia Equine Network Honorable Mention—www.TheHorse.com, published by The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care (Bloodhorse Publications, Inc.)
Broadcast Media:
Winner—“America’s Horse: 2004 USEF Open Reining Championships” produced by the American Quarter Horse Association Honorable Mention—“2004 Rolex Equestrian Championships” produced by Carr-Hughes Productions
Photography: Winner—“Peter Wylde and Fein Cera: No Guts, No Glory—Meeting the Olympic Challenge” by Diana De Rosa
Honorable Mention—“Nicole Simpson Taking Down an Oxer at the Olympic Show Jumping Trials in California” by Charles Mann
Daniel P. Lenehan Trophy for Overall Excellence
To be announced January 13 at the Keynote Address Luncheon of the 2005 USEF Annual Meeting
President’s Award for Overall Excellence
“Amy Tryon and Poggio” by NBC Nightly News staff: Mike Taibbi, Christiana Arvetis, Steve Capus, M.L. Flynn, Meaghan Marcus and Nicole Sanderson
For tickets or other information on attending the 2005 USEF Annual Meeting Keynote Address Luncheon, please contact Krista Greathouse by phone (859) 225-6961, or by e-mail at [email protected].
For more information, please contact Sarah Lane, Public Relations Manager on (859) 225-6974 or via e-mail at [email protected]. USEF press releases are available on our website – www.usef.org.