Are you eligible for the AHP Student Award?
Yes, if you are a senior in high school or an undergraduate matriculated* college student pursuing a career in equine publishing during the 2017-2018 school year, with at least one semester remaining before graduation at the time of application.
*A matriculated student is one who has applied for and been accepted in a specific degree program through their college’s Admissions Office. Matriculated students in good standing may take up to 18 credit hours each semester.
NOTE: The AHP Student Award Contest is open to residents of the US and Canada only. Former Student Award Winners are ineligible; Travel Award Winners may re-apply.
As an award winner you will …
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Meet, network, and participate with publishers, editors, advertising, production, and marketing managers. You will participate in workshops, interactive discussions, lectures and informal get-togethers at the annual AHP Equine Media Conference. This eye-opening conference will inform and enlighten you about the opportunities available to, and skills needed for, someone interested in pursuing a career in equine publishing media.
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Have an opportunity to discuss your talents and potential with the decision makers who do the hiring. Conversely, those professionals will be evaluating and appraising you as a possible future staff member.
How to apply
Ship application and required materials to arrive postmarked no later than JANUARY 19, 2018.
Download 2018 Student Award Application [Fillable PDF] - Save to your computer before completing.
Print 2018 Student Award Guidelines [PDF]
Submit completed application form, plus the following required materials:
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Transcript of high school or college work completed and list of courses in progress.
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List of scholarships and awards received, club and other organization memberships, and extra-curricular activities.
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Employment record, including current job(s).
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A 200-word (maximum) biographical sketch detailing your equine background, publishing experience, and career plans.
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Three samples of your work, i.e. news or feature articles, advertisements, publications, photographs, artwork, etc. (Classroom or published material acceptable.)
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Two letters of recommendation from individuals such as instructors and employers.
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Resume.
Submitted materials will not be returned to applicant. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Mail application and required materials by January 19, 2018 to: AHP Student Award Contest Judy Lincoln, Student Award Coordinator 49 Spinnaker Circle South Daytona, FL 32119
Questions: American Horse Publications Judy Lincoln AHP Student Program Coordinator (386) 760-7743 E-mail: [email protected] www.americanhorsepubs.org
Selection of award winners
The Student Award Judge will evaluate and compare your entry with other candidates based on the following criteria:
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Academics
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Relevant experience
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Skills and abilities
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Presentation of material
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Career goals and confidence
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Interview skills
Applicants will be scored based on the selection criteria and up to three students will be selected to receive a $750 travel award to the annual conference. Winners of travel awards MUST attend the 2018 AHP Equine Media Conference in Hunt Valley, Maryland, June 14-16, 2018 to receive their award. The travel award winners will be interviewed on Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. during the conference. The AHP Student Award winner will be selected and announced during the Student Award Reception on Friday, June 15, 2018.
2018 Travel Award Winners
A travel award of $750, complimentary conference registration* and complimentary Student membership* will be awarded to up to three applicants. Travel Award winners have an opportunity to participate with equine publishing professionals in a three-day conference and related activities at the AHP Equine Media Conference in Hunt Valley, Maryland on June 14-16, 2018.
Travel Award winners must agree to attend the seminar arriving by Thursday morning and departing no earlier than Sunday to receive the award.
2018 Student Award Winner
The winner receives a cash award of $1,000 and the title of 2018 AHP Student Award Winner. Additional cash awards awarded at the discretion of the judge to the runners-up.
All Qualified Applicants
All qualified applicants will receive a complimentary Student membership* and a Student registration* certificate for the AHP Equine Media Conference in Hunt Valley, Maryland on June 14-16, 2018. *Registrations and memberships are not transferable.
Past Student Award Winners
Additional AHP Student Opportunities
Student Membership: Available to high school, college, and graduate students for annual dues of $25. Students receive a listing in the online AHP Membership Directory, access to the Members Only area of the AHP website, and reduced seminar registration.
AHP Internship Program: Offers college students an opportunity to intern at an equine publication or business and gain valuable hands-on work experience. The AHP Internship listings and application are available online.
