Sportsmanship Award
(introduced 2020-21)
For an NZCCA adult member competing or involved in the current season, by way
of nomination. Click here for criteria and nomination process.
2020-21 Recipient: Dave Ritchie
Nominated: Jo Morgan x 2, Dave Ritchie, Jim Risk, Kiri Rhodes (ineligible)
2021-22 Recipient: Fran Murray
Nominated: Jo Morgan x 2, Bronwen Anderson, Fran Murray x 2
2022-23 Recipient: Jo Morgan
Nominated: Jim Risk, Jo Morgan x 2, Juanita Maxwell
2023-24 Recipient: Jan Tairua
Nominated: Jan Tairua, Juanita Maxwell, Fran Murray, Trish Taylor-Ward.
2024-25 Recipient: Cheryl Heely
Nominated: Cheryl Heeley, Kelly Smeath, Hayleigh Bird.
2025-26 Recipient: Hayleigh Bird
Nominated: Francine Murray, Jan Curle x2, Hayleigh Bird x3
Best Horsemanship Award
For best horsemanship over the season. Based on horsemanship scores received at Challenges. Click here for criteria and nomination process.
The trophy is dedicated to Jim Risk's horse Strolla who sadly died in 2018 flooding. Jim has been a loyal and dedicated Cowboy Challenge competitor. The Trophy is made up from Strolla's shoes.
Best Horsemanship – Strolla Trophy
2018/19 Francine Murray & Mozzie
2019/20 Shona Drummond & Bree
2020/21 Juanita Tresidder & Arygle Comet
2021-22 Francine Murray & Mozzie
2022-23 Francine Murray & Mozzie
2023-24 Juanita Maxwell & George
2024-25 Juanita Maxwell & Max
2025/26 Kelly Smeath & Spirit of Aroha
Junior Rising Star
Sponsored by Cavland Stud
2024-25 Kiera McKenzie
2025/26 Blake Saulala
Youth Good Sport Award
(introduced 2020-21)
For an NZCCA youth member competing in the current season, by way of nomination. Click here for criteria and nomination process.
2020-21 Recipient: Eleanor Flintoff-Baker
Nominated: Eleanor Flintoff-Baker x 2, Tamara Staples, Greta Calvert
2021-22 Recipient: Stella Lang
Nominated: Stella Lang x 2, Lea Battis x 2, Georgia Kelso, Eleanor Flintoff-Baker
2022/23 Recipient: Stella Lang
Nominated: Lea Battiss, Caitlin Steel, Stella Lang
2023/24 Recipient: Chloe-Rose Mattson-Closey
Nominated: Chloe-Rose Mattson-Closey, Eden Carter
2024/25 Recipient: Kiera McKenzie
Nominated: Kiera McKenzie
2025/26 Recipient: Macee McDonald
Nominated: Keira McKenzie, Macee McDonald
Most Improved Rookie Award
Introduced 2023
Cara Scott Memorial Trophy
For highest increase in Round 1 score over the season. Click here for criteria.
2022-23 Jan Curle & Remembrance
2023-24 Jordan Edwards & Tai
2024-25 Annette Johnson & Quasi
2025/26 Paula Rogers & Helie
