The Barbara Beaumont Cole ~ Service Award
Established 2004
Barbara Beaumont Cole was the person most responsible for the formation of the Virginia Carolinas Morgan Horse
Club. 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
The selection panel:
President
Past Presidents
Newsletter Editor
Show Chair
Past recipients.
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 Jennie Mercier
The Selection Panel:
President
Two board members
two general members (non officer) and/or nominations from members prior to 9/30.
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
The Selection Panel:
Board of Directors
The "Golden Spoke Award" Southern States Horse Show Committee Award
established 2004
Criteria:
as per show committee.
2004 Billy Whitley ~ "Our" Ringmaster
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
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.
Member Service Awards
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