Congratulations to the finalists – 2019 PCA awards

Pony Club Australia congratulates the finalists for the 2019 PCA awards. The awards, now in their 4th year, recognise the contributions and achievements of riders, coaches, volunteers and clubs. Over 150 nominations were received from across Australia, with each being a great story of passion, persistence and community.

Achievement by a rider 12 years and under, sponsored by HorseWyse Magazine
- Brooke Itel, Kurrajong PC, Qld
- Tom Sturgeon, Gumdale H&PC, Qld
- Jorja McCloskey, Burpengary PC, Qld
- Zali Duncan, Cobargo PC, NSW

Achievement by a rider aged 13 – 17 years, sponsored by Heiniger and ProGroom
- Emily Ninness, Merriwa PC, NSW
- Katie and Siobhy Nicholls, Swan Valley H&PC, WA
- Grace McGlinchey, Kiama PC, NSW
- Nicola Hutchinson, Derwent PC, Tas
- James Smith, Queanbeyan PC, NSW

Achievement by a rider aged 18 – 25 years, sponsored by Heiniger and ProGroom
- Adeline Collins, Corner Inlet PC, Vic
- Katelin Fantuz, Walliston R&PC, WA
- Georgia Pearce, Leven PC, Tas
- Summer Cutmore, Northern Suburbs PC, Qld

Coach of the year, sponsored by Wini Equine
- Lucinda Alexander, Mersey Valley PC, Tas
- Sarah Eyb, Cudal PC, NSW
- Rosemary Inglis, Swan Valley H&PC, WA

Volunteer of the year, sponsored by Sports Marketing Australia and MyPonyClub
- Ann Olsen, Le Hunte PC, SA
- Rod Dowding, Horsemen’s PC, WA
- Brian Voight, Doongala PC, Vic
- Stacey Murrihy, Noonamah H&PC, NT
- Jo Cepak, Arcadia PC, NSW

Club of the year, sponsored by Gow Gates Insurance
- Cudal Pony Club, NSW
- Huon District Pony and Riding Club, Tas
- Gidgegannup Horse and Pony Club, WA
- Lilydale District Pony Club, Tas

The awards will be presented at the Thoroughbred Industry Careers PCA National Championships on 10th October 2019.

More information: Bronwyn Wheatley Marketing and Development Officer Pony Club Australia M: 0423 823 190 E: marketing@ponyclubaustralia.com.au W: www.ponyclubaustralia.com.au