Toronto, ON, Nov. 4, 2019 – A distinguished group of jumping officials, supporters and owners were honoured as recipients of 2019 JC Awards, presented during the Jump Canada Hall of Fame Gala on Nov. 3 in Toronto, ON.
The 2019 recipients are as follows. Click on the links for full information on each recipient.
Sponsor of the Year: BMO Financial Group
Sue Bundy (right), Director, Corporate Sponsorships, BMO, accepted the 2019 JC Sponsor of the Year Award on behalf of BMO Financial Group from Pam Law, Chair of the EC Jumping Committee, at the Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, on Nov. 3, 2019, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON.
Photo Credit: Michelle C. Dunn
Volunteer of the Year: Beth Underhill
Beth Underhill (left) of Schomberg, ON, was honoured as the 2019 JC Volunteer of the Year and received the award from Pam Law, EC Jumping Committee Chair, at the Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, on Nov. 3, 2019 at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON.
Photo Credit: Michelle C. Dunn
Owner of the Year: Wishing Well Farm
Rosalind Schaefer’s Wishing Well Farm of Sands Point, NY, was awarded the title of 2019 JC Owner of the Year in light of the efforts of their two brilliant bay Hosteiners, Bardolina 2 and Amsterdam 27 (pictured), as vital members of the Canadian Show Jumping Team.
Photo Credit: Cealy Tetley
Official of the Year: Kim Morrison
The award for 2019 JC Official of the Year was presented to Kim Morrison (left) of Calgary, AB, by Pam Law, Chair of the EC Jumping Committee, at the Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, held on Nov. 3, 2019, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON.
Photo Credit: Michelle C. Dunn
For more information on the JC Awards, including a list of past recipients, visit www.equestrian.ca/sport/jumping/awards.
– 30 –