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Award Winners |
The Silver Horseshoe Award
Anita has been a member of the League for 4 years and the 2024 Symposium was her 3rd to attend. She has been with the facility for over 20 years. She really enjoys the contacts and friendships that she has made as a result of her time with the League. She knows she can call on members to assist her with questions when they arise. She likes many parts of the Symposium, especially the networking each evening and the opportunity to shop in new locations each year. Congratulations Anita! |
League Hall of Fame Award
During the 2024 League Symposium, George Chatigny was inducted to the League (LAEC) Hall of Fame.
Currently serving the League as the Executive Manager, George is the former General Manager of The Los Angeles Equestrian Center and a
former member of the Board of Directors. George was nominated in part due to his enduring legacy and dedication to The League. During his long career within the Equine Industry, George has also been a steward, judge, exhibitor, show promoter and more. Currently in semi-retirement, George and his wife Tresa split their time between Southern California and Las Vegas.
George joins the other members of the Hall of Fame:
- Bill Allen, Oklahoma State Fair, Inc, Class of 2023
- Bryan Dygert, WestWorld of Scottsdale Class of 2022
- Bill Chambers, Show Place Arena and Prince Georgia's Equestrian Center, 2018
2020 Facility of the Year
Congratulations to WestWorld of Scottsdale, AZ. |
2019 Facility of the Year
Congratulations to South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.
2018 Facility of the Year
Congratulations to the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, TX, the first winner of our Facility of the Year award.
The Facility of the Year Award is based on operational excellence as well as professional development, safety and security, and service to one’s community. The Will Rogers Memorial Center exemplifies those attributes.
The City of Fort Worth and the management and staff of the Will Rogers Memorial Center have put great thought and planning on the long-range design and renovation of their facilities to transform a historic stock show-focused facility into a world class equestrian event facility and destination. They relied upon the insight of many of their past, present and potential clientele in the development of their renovation plans which helped them create facilities and amenities ideal for almost any breed or discipline show.
Their sales strategy paralleled the long-range renovation schedule to develop a diverse annual schedule of equestrian and livestock shows with a greater potential for economic impact and revenue than was ever previously attainable. The transformation of their center and calendar of events has coincided perfectly with the economic and growth surge of Fort Worth creating a destination to complement their equestrian facilities for national and international competitions.
We are grateful to have their membership in The League of Agricultural & Equine Centers and pleased to have selected them as our first Facility of the Year. Congratulations the Will Rogers Memorial Center!
Best Marketing Award
Congratulations to the Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, GA, winner of our first Best Marketing Award.