Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame Entity Nomination
Definition
Entities include, but are not limited to, organizations, farms, training facilities, show grounds, and dressage competitions.
Criteria
To be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame, and entity must:
- Have made outstanding, significant, contributions to the growth, development, quality, popularity, accessibility, and appreciation of the sport of dressage in the United States.
- Have been established at least 25 years prior to the year the nomination is made.
- Have demonstrated longevity of excellence in its role within the sport of dressage.
Relative Importance of Contributions
The sport of dressage in the United States has evolved over the last century from an equestrian discipline open only to members of U.S. Cavalry, to a sport considered primarily an adjunct to the sport of eventing, to a discipline recognized as the foundation for correct training. It has grown from a practice in isolated pockets of the country guided by foreign experts that slowly gained acceptance throughout the country, to recognition as one of the fastest growing equestrian discipline in the United States, one in which U.S. riders compete successfully and consistently on the international stage.
As the sport has developed, the kinds and quality of the contributions made to the sport by entities have also evolved. The contributions of each nominee during the timeframe for which they are being nominated, must be considered, as well as the key personnel during that time period.
Nomination
- Nominations may be made by any current USDF Participating Member or Group Member.
- Current members of the USDF Executive Board and staff are not eligible for nomination.
- USDF staff or members of the USDF Historical Recognition Committee may contact you for additional information or media.
- A nomination may be moved to an appropriate award category, within the Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement Award and Member of Distinction nominations, at the discretion of the USDF Historical Recognition Committee.
Deadline
Deadline for nominations is May 1. All nominations received after May 1 of the current year will be considered for the following year.