Julie Hansma Award

The 2024 Julie Hansma Non-Pro Sportsmanship Award is generously sponsored by Russ and Janet Westfall.

The Julie Hansma Non-Pro Sportsmanship award shall be presented annually to an active NCHA Non-Pro rider who exhibits the outstanding qualities of Julie. These qualities are: a high level of horsemanship in and out of the show pen, support of their peers, a trusted advisor to all, a high level of integrity and a leader who represents the true definition of a Non-Pro rider in the sport of cutting.

Any Non-Pro in good standing may be nominated by an NCHA member by submitting a written letter or an online nomination form by October 7th. Previous recipients are not eligible for further nomination. However, prior nominees can be nominated again. Members of the selection committee are not eligible for nomination or to submit nominees.

One recipient each year, selected by the Non-Pro Committee, will be honored with an award presented during the NCHA Futurity and their name will be added to the Julie Hansma Non-Pro Sportsmanship Award Plaque at the NCHA Office.