The Youth of the Year Award was created in 2005 to honor the VMHA Youth who have gone above and beyond their duty to support the VMHA and the Morgan Horse through promotion and volunteerism. This recognition has been observed by their peers and other VMHA members.

Annually, outstanding youth members are recognized with two special honors. The VMHA Youth of the Year Award and Youth Volunteer Award were established to honor VMHA Youth members who have gone above and beyond their duty to support VMHA and the Morgan Horse through promotion and volunteerism. Awardees are chosen by recommendation offered by peers and members who have observed an awardee’s efforts. Honors are bestowed at the VMHA Annual Meeting.

2023              Avery Minor & Kyla Rooney

2022              Tucker Murdough & Rose Tylenda

2021              Madison Hopper & Kobe Rooney

2020              N/A

2019              Bryce Angelino

2018              N/A

2017              N/A

2016              N/A

2015              N/A

2014              Ariel Blackett

2013              N/A

2012              Cassie Mayer

2011              Katie Mayer

2010              Alexandra Glover

2009              Cassie Mayer

2008              Bethany Towne

2007              Ariel Blackett

2006              Jessica Sanderson

2005              Brittany Collins

Youth Volunteer:

2023 Logan Claypool

2022 Michaela Tobey