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The Barbara Beaumont Cole ~ Service Award

Established 2004

Barbara Beaumont Cole was the person most responsible for the formation of the Virginia
Carolinas Morgan HorseClub. In 1966 the first meeting was held in her living room at October Farm
in Raleigh. 37 Morgan enthusiasts attended. In the years that followed Barbara worked tirelessly to
promote the Morgan Horse and our Morgan club.
She served as an officer, a board member and newsletter editor. She chaired the popular Field day
held in 1969 which drew about 300 horse lovers to Tara farm to hear the comments of Marilyn
Childs.
In November 2001, this club honored Barbara with a "Toast" to recognize our appreciation of her
service to our wonderful breed. In 2002 she was honored posthumously for her service to the
National Morgan organization, where for several years she was the Editor of "The Morgan Horse"
magazine.

Barbara's husband James was also involved in the VCMHC, serving as chairman of the first
Southeastern Morgan Horse Show in 1970 and as club President in 1976.

The Barbara Cole Service Award has been established for presentation every other year to a
member who has exemplified outstanding service to the club. The BBC Service Award is to be
presented bi-annually, alternating with the Sportsmanship Award
honoring Ed Bowling.

Criteria:
This service award recipient should be selected for outstanding
service to the club and the breed, should be a member in good
standing, and length of service may be a consideration.

2004 Eleanor Aurand
2006 Jennie Mercier
2008 June Davis

The selection panel:
President
Past Presidents
Newsletter Editor
Show Chair
Past recipients

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The Ed Bowling Memorial Award for Sportsmanship

Established in 2003

The Outstanding Sportsmanship Award honoring Ed Bowling is to be presented bi-annually,
alternating with the BBC Service award.

Criteria:
Awarded to the VCMHC Member who exhibits outstanding sportsmanship through consistent
demonstration of sincere consideration and respect for others- both inside and outside of
competition. One who acts with fairness and civility and accepts the responsibility of competition
with the encouragement and unselfishness. Further, the recipient must be an adult member of the
VCMHC for at least 12 months prior to receipt of award, and in continuous good standing
with the club.

2003 Pete Whitlock
2005 Julie Humphreys Broadway
2007 Betsy Buchanan

The Selection Panel:
President
Two board members
two general members (non officer) and/or nominations from members prior to 9/30.
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The Jack Benny Award

Established 2001

Criteria:
To recognize club members who, at an advanced age of over 39,
have contributed significantly to the growth,promotion, and longevity
of the VCMHC in achieving it’s stated goals.
To honor those who have demonstrated support to the Morgan Horse
and the Club by Volunteering and promoting a variety of activities, not
limited to the show arena.

2001   Eleanor Aurand, Carol Clyne, David Dick
2002   Ed Bowling, Fran Pugh
2003   Elizabeth Abernathy
2004   Gael & Pete Jaeger, Sherrie & Woody Davis
2005   Al Cole, Clarence Cozart, Linda Champion.
2006   Betsy Buchanan
2007   skipped
2008   Carol Lee

The Selection Panel:
Board of Directors
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The "Golden Spoke Award" Southern States Horse
   Show Committee Award

Established 2004

Criteria:
as per show committee.

2004   Billy Whitley ~ "Our" Ringmaster
2008   Fran Pugh

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The Cynthia Epperson Outstanding Youth Award

Established 1979

1979    Faye Bodine
1980    Faye Bodine
1981    Matthew Cole
1982    Corrine O’Brian
1983     Laura Lee
1984     Jamie Jaeger
1985     Vickie Roberts
1986     Christy Jaeger
1987     Robbie Forehand
1988     Susan Camp
1989     Mary Buchanan
1990    open
1991    open
1992    open
1993    open
1994    open
1995    open
1996    Bethanne Ridgeway
1997    Jennifer Carson
1998    open
1999    open
2000    open
2001    Anna Horman
2002     Meghan Bliss
2003     open
2004     Lindsey Greene
2005     Brooke Mercier
2006     Kara Hose
2007     Annie Walker
2008     Emory Sikes
2009     Hailey Garbee

Presented to those members who have
gone above and beyond the call of duty
on behalf of the
Virginia-Carolina’s Morgan Horse Club.
Their dedication and commitment
is recognized in the following awards.
We may on occasion,
choose to present an award to a non-member
who has expressed themselves
as dedicated to the Morgan Breed
above and beyond duty.