Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation is now accepting entries for the 2005 Pegasus Awards for Media. Bronze Pegasus statues will be presented in 10 categories to honor outstanding achievement in the coverage of equestrian in the United States, whether in aspects of sport, lifestyle or issues.
This year’s categories include:
• Best Publication of the Year
• Best Specialized Publication of the Year
• Best News Article
• Best Feature Article
• Best Website
• Best Television News Broadcast
• Best Television Feature Broadcast
• Best Audio Broadcast
• Best News Photograph
• Best Feature Photograph
One of these top ten winners will be selected to receive the Daniel P. Lenehan Memorial Trophy for Overall Excellence. In addition, one winner will be selected from all mainstream press entries to receive the 2005 President’s Award for Media Excellence.
The USEF will accept completed nominations at its Lexington, Kentucky office through 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 14, 2005. Entries received after close of business on October 14, 2005 will not be accepted.
The 2005 Pegasus Awards for Media will be presented formally during the United States Equestrian Federation Annual Meeting in January 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
To print a 2005 Pegasus Awards for Media Official Entry Form, or to see Official Entry Rules and Guidelines, log on to www.usef.org and click on the 2005 Pegasus Awards for Media link, or visit: http://www.usef.org/documents/media/media_awards_1.pdf
There is no fee to enter.
The United States Equestrian Federation
The National Governing Body of Equestrian Sport in the United States of America
From backyard dreamers to Olympic champions, more than 86,000 members call themselves equestrians. They’re part of the United States Equestrian Federation family – a family that continues to grow as we share our sport with the world while advocating fairness, excellence and equine welfare in all aspects of horsemanship and competition.
As the National Governing Body for equestrian sport in the United States, as designated by the United States Olympic Committee, we send athletes and teams of the highest caliber to represent our country at home and abroad. Each year, we share their successes and the excitement of their Olympic and world-class medals with all who have a love for horses, regardless of breed, discipline or organizational affiliation. Through more than 2,800 recognized competitions in 27 breeds and disciplines, we continue to acknowledge equestrian athletes at every level, and nurture new ones along the way.
~~~For more information, please contact Sarah Lane, Public Relations Manager at (859) 225-6974 or via e-mail at [email protected]. USEF press releases are available on our web site – www.usef.org.