A Night of Celebration: 2024 EWA Awards Night Wrap-Up

On Friday, 14th February, the equestrian community came together at the stunning Ritz Carlton Perth for the 2024 EWA Awards Night, celebrating the dedication and success of our athletes, officials, coaches, clubs, and volunteers. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a memorable evening and for spending Valentine’s Day with us in the spirit of equestrian excellence. A special thank you to our incredible MC, Tim Gossage, for guiding us through the night with his energy and enthusiasm.

The night featured a series of prestigious awards recognising outstanding contributions to the sport. Find below list of all award winners and event program from the night:

2024 EWA Annual Award Program & Winners

Chair’s Award
Presented by Anne Wilkins
Winner: Gill Botten

Patron’s Awards
Presented by Rory Hovell, Vice Chair
Discipline Winners: Stephanie Munro (Dressage)  |  Rosemary Inglis (Jumping)  |  Vaz McLaughlan (Eventing)  |  Paul Cooke (Show Horse)

Maitland Park JEDS Citizenship Award
Sponsored by Maitland Park
Winner:  Meg Fowler

Maitland Park JEDS Fairest and Best Award
Sponsored by Maitland Park
Winners:  Jorja Wareham (Dressage)  |  Serena Smith (Eventing)  |  Rosie Webster (Jumping)  |  Payton Hattingh (Off Horse Education)

Maitland Park JEDS Most Improved Award
Sponsored by Maitland Park
Winners:  Marni Bercene (Dressage)  |  Lana Scully (Eventing)  |  Caitlin Godfrey (Jumping)  |  Ryleigh Conway (Off Horse Education)

Off the Track WA Horse of the Year
Presented by Paige MacKay
1st Place: The Diamond Thief (Katherine Joyce)  |  2nd Place: SV Supermaxi (Charlee Morton-Sharp)  | 3rd Place: Allwest (Sophie Stott)

Lifetime Service to the Sport
Sponsored by D’Arcy Slater Foundation | Presented by Christina Slater
Winner: Rosemary Inglis

Breeder of the Year
Sponsored by Maserati Barbagallo
Winner: Cimeron Pony Stud (Helen & Anna Duffy)

Volunteer of the Year
Sponsored by Horseland WA | Presented by Cheryl Campbell & Jennie Luffman
Winner: Debra King

Official of the Year
Sponsored by Di Candilo Steel City | Presented by Rachael Norman & Lesley Elder (Cavallino Estate)
Winner: Elaine Greene

Coach of the Year (Community Club)
Sponsored by Quickmail
Winner: Rebecca Thomas

Coach of the Year (Performance)
Sponsored by Horseland WA | Presented by Cheryl Campbell & Jennie Luffman
Discipline Winners: Stephanie Spencer (Dressage)  |  Philippa Collier (Eventing)  |  Les Bunning (Jumping)  |  Bayley Thomas (Show Horse)  |  Marjorie Radford (Para-Equestrian)
Overall Winner: Stephanie Spencer

Club of the Year - Regional & Metro
Sponsored by AFGRI Equipment | Presented by Ellie Vance
Regional Winner: Henty Riding Club Inc
Metro Winner: Oakford Vaulting Team

Event of the Year - Club
Sponsored by Hills Gas Supply
Winner: Wooroloo Interschol 3 Day Event 2024 (Perth Horse Trials)

Event of the Year - Special Event
Sponsored by SKG Radiology
Winner: 2024 Cavallo Equestrian WA State Dressage Championship

Horse of the Year
Sponsored by Milne Feeds
Discipline Winners:  Desperanza (Dressage)  |  The Diamond Thief (Eventing)  |  Espionage (Jumping)  |  Cimeron King of Pop (Show Horse over 14hh)  |  Lord Lamarque (Para-Equestrian)  |  Mackerson (Vaulting)  |  Rosalie WE (Pony Dressage)  |  Mallawa Park Hashtag (Show Horse under 14hh)
Overall Winner: Lord Lamarque (Jade Moody)

Junior Rider of the Year
Sponsored by Ramsay’s Horse Transport | Presented by Paul Ramsay
Discipline Winners:  Sarah Inglis (Dressage)  |  Charlee Morton-Sharp (Eventing)  |  Zenniah Albonetti (Jumping)  |  Leshae Itzstein (Show Horse)  |  Marni Bercene (Interschools)  |  Yindi Falconbridge (Vaulting)
Overall Winner: Sarah Inglis

Rider of the Year
Sponsored by Low Loader Logistics | Presented by Shannon Jeffes
Discipline Winners:  William Matthew (Dressage)  |  Kenya Wilson (Eventing)  |  Chad Donovan (Jumping)  |  Anna Duffy (Show Horse)  |  Chelsea De Jonge (Para-Equestrian)  |  Matilda Yates (Vaulting)
Overall Winner: William Matthew

A Night to Remember
The 2024 EWA Awards Night was truly a fantastic celebration of equestrian excellence. Congratulations to all nominees, discipline winners, and overall champions—you are the heart of our sport! A special thank you to our award category sponsors and association partners for their continued support in making this event possible.

As we close the chapter on another outstanding year, we look forward to an exciting and successful 2025 season ahead. See you all in the arena!