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Awards
| The Ohio Horseman's Council
gives out several awards each year. Lifetime Memberships, The Gibby
Award, Merit Awards and various Membership awards are just a few. There
are also awards for Trail Miles including the Top Ten Overall riders, the
Top Ten Youth riders, the county that rides the most miles, the county
with the most members reporting miles and the Trail Riding Hall of Fame.
And don't forget the very popular Chili Cook Off - one lucky cook gets
bragging rights for the year!
Member of the Year Award A new award will be given at this years state meeting for the Member of the Year. Each chapter should Honor their own Member of the Year and send their chapters nomination to Rick Patterson. One honoree will be drawn from those nominated to be recognized at the General Membership Meeting. Preferably this person will not be an officer but should be someone who has contributed to OHC without being otherwise recognized. This is a great opportunity to say thanks to those members who don't have "titles" that are always there for the organization, kicking in and getting things done. Names should be sent to Rick Patterson by September 30th. Merit Awards
The Gibby Award
The "Gibby Award" named for Wilbur T. Gibson was established to recognize people who have worked on their own at
some point to establish and maintain trail usage. Wilbur T. "Gibby" Gibson was the first recipient in 2001. In laying out the trails at Bark Camp, Gibby petitioned the Ohio State Legislature for support before creating and maintaining the trails on his own. Because of his work, the Ohio State Park System has dedicated the horse camp at Bark Camp in his honor. He was also honored at Harrison State Forest in Harrison County for same. Both places have trails named for him. Gibby passed in April, 2008 but his legacy lives on. The Gibby Award is a traveling award. The winner is presented with their own plaque and the merit committee has one with all names on it. Neil Shaw was the winner in 2002, Larry Matthews in 2003, Kathie Runo in 2004, Don Wagner in 2005, and Mike Gerard in 2006.
Congratulations to Doug Adams the 2007 Gibby Award winner!
For more information about award criteria, deadlines or how to nominate someone for either the Gibby or a Merit award click here.
Trail Mileage Awards The trail mileage program has several awards each year. In 2006 the Madison County OHC chapter won the award for the highest reporting percentage with 100% of their membership turning in mileage reports. The Washington County OHC chapter won the award for the most miles ridden. Their grand total was 63,751 miles! The OHC youth member with the most miles ridden in 2006 was Ted Perry Jr. He rode 2,414 miles. Each of the top ten youth riders received a trophy.
For more information about the trail mileage program click here. Chili Cook Off Each Fall OHC chapters gather at Mohican State Forest for the annual Chili Cook Off. Each Chapter is allowed one entry. The winner is selected by ODNR personnel. Not an easy job! There is also a people's choice award based on decibel levels!! This event is enjoyed by all as shown in these pictures. In 2006 Holmes County won first place, Fairfield Co. 2nd place and Morgan Co. 3rd place. Wayne Co. won "Best Theme" . We had 63 trailers tightly packed with approximately 200 for dinner on Saturday. There were 14 chapters present representing 4 of the 5 Regions. There were door prizes with a portable fireplace as the major prize for the event. We had a live auction with many donated items. Our auctioneer, Gordon Nussbaum, was very entertaining and kept things moving.
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Last updated 08/21/2008
