Annual Awards Program
The BWP/NAD is proud to host several awards programs for its membership. To be eligible, a horse must be a registered or approved Belgian Warmblood, either studbook or foal book, and owned by a member in good standing. Achievement Awards are offered and Individual breed classes are sponsored at major breed shows. To be eligible for awards a $75.00 award nomination fee must be paid for each year when you are joining/renewing membership. If you are not already a member of BWP/NAD, you can join as an Associate Member to participate in awards for $50.00. The deadline to submit nomination and scores is November 30th of the awards year.
SUBMIT A NOMINATION
2023 Federation Awards
USEF HOTY Award – Two Categories
1. Awarded to the top BWP/NAD horse in a recognized USEF National Horse of the Year Division.
2. Awarded to the top BWP horse in a recognized USEF National Horse of the Year Division.
USHJA Zone HOTY Award
Awarded to horses that rank in the top 10 of a USHJA Zone Horse of the Year Division. Open to BWP/NAD and BWP bred horses.
USDF All Breeds Award
Contact the USDF for details on requirements for the All Breeds Awards. You must be a member of the USDF. Open to BWP/NAD and BWP bred horses.
2023 FEI and Premier Awards
Premier Hunter Award
To be awarded in 2023 – Awarded to horses that qualify for the 2023 USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship. Open to BWP/NAD and BWP bred horses.
Show Jumping FEI Award
Awarded to horses that win at least $20,000 prize money in FEI Jumper classes. Open to BWP/NAD and BWP bred horses.
Dressage FEI Award
Awarded to horses with a win at Intermediate I or higher at USDF CDI-W. Open to BWP/NAD and BWP bred horses.
Eventing FEI Award
Awarded to horses with a win at a 2* CCI event or above. Open to BWP/NAD and BWP bred horses.
2023 Achievement Awards
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Awarded at the Gold, Silver and Bronze levels. Eligible horse must win the Annual Achievement Award for three consecutive years in a row to be awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award. See eligibility for the Annual Achievement Awards below. Once a horse wins a Lifetime Achievement Award they are no longer eligible for Achievement Awards at that level.
Annual Breeding Achievement Awards
Open to BWP/NAD bred horses. Please not that horses can only be nominated for one level of achievement (Merit, Bronze, Silver, OR Gold).
2023 HUNTER BREEDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Certificate of Merit – Earn 10 zone points under at least two different judges in USEF recognized shows.
Bronze – Earn 15 zone points under at least four different judges in USEF recognized shows.
Silver – Earn 25 zone points under at least four different judges, including a Best or Reserve Best Young Horse in USEF recognized shows, or win a USEF Zone Champion or Reserve Champion.
Gold – Earn 40 zone points under at least four different judges, including a Best or Reserve Best Young Horse in USEF recognized shows, or win a USEF National Champion or Reserve Champion.
2023 DRESSAGE BREEDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Certificate of Merit – Earn 4 scores of 65% or better under at least two different judges in 2 different USDF recognized shows.
Bronze – Earn 6 scores of 65% or better under at least four different judges in 4 different USDF recognized shows.
Silver – Earn a USDF lifetime score of 70% or better under at least four different judges in four different USDF recognized shows.
Gold – Earn a USDF lifetime score of 74% or better under at least six different judges in six different USDF recognized shows.
2023 FUTURE EVENT HORSE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Certificate of Merit – Earn 2 scores of 65% or better under at least two different judges in USEA recognized shows.
Bronze – Earn 4 scores of 65% or better under at least four different judges in USEA recognized shows.
Silver – Earn 4 scores of 70% or better under at least four different judges in USEA recognized shows.
Gold – Earn 6 scores of 70% or better under at least six different judges in USEA recognized shows.
Annual Achievement Awards
Open to BWP/NAD and BWP bred horses. Please not that horses can only be nominated for one level of achievement (Merit, Bronze, Silver, OR Gold).
2023 JUMPER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Certificate of Merit – Earn 150 points in USEF or FEI shows over fences .90m – 1.0m.
Bronze – Earn 150 points in USEF or FEI shows over fences 1.10m – 1.15m.
Silver – Earn 300 points in USEF or FEI shows over fences 1.20m – 1.35m.
Gold – Earn 300 points in USEF or FEI shows over fences 1.40m or higher.
2023 HUNTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Certificate of Merit – Earn 300 points in USEF shows in divisions with fences 2’6″ – 2’9″ (Baby Green or Pre-Adult Amateur for example).
Bronze – Earn 400 zone points in USEF shows in divisions with fences 3′- 3’3″ (Pre-Green or Adult Amateur for example).
Silver – Earn 400 national points in USEF shows in divisions with fences 3’6″ or higher (First or Second Year Green, Amateur Owner, or Regular Working Hunters for example).
Gold – Earn 600 national points in USEF shows in divisions with fences 3’6″ or higher (First or Second Year Green, Amateur Owner, or Regular Working Hunters for example).
2023 DRESSAGE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Certificate of Merit – Obtain ten scores of 60% or better at Training Level from at least five different USDF judges. In USDF shows.
Bronze – Obtain ten scores of 60% or better at First Level from at least five different USDF judges. In USDF shows.
Silver – Obtain ten scores of 62% or better at Second Level or ten scores of 60% or better at Third Level under at least five different judges. In USDF shows.
Gold – Obtain ten scores of 60% or better at USDF Fourth Level or above from at least five different judges. In USDF shows.
2023 EVENTING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Certificate of Merit – Earn 30 points at Novice in events recognized by the USEA.
Bronze – Earn 30 points at Training in events recognized by the USEA.
Silver – Earn 30 points at Prelim in events recognized by the USEA. Five points awarded for each completion at Prelim.
Gold – Earn 30 points at Intermediate or above in events recognized by the USEA. Five points are awarded for each completion at Intermediate or above.