Cindy Cosentino receives inaugural Dianne Eppers Cowgirls ROC Award
Congratulations to the inaugural recipient of the Dianne Eppers Cowgirls ROC Award, Cindy Cosentino!
Cindy was awarded the honor on Saturday, August 13th, at the 2022 NSBA World Championship Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The NSBA Foundation recognized women across the equine industry for their selfless contributions to the equestrian community with the Cowgirls ROC Award. Through a nomination process of their peers, 25 women were celebrated for their generous gifts of their time, talent or treasure in support of the efforts of the industry, NSBA and the NSBA Foundation.
Other nominees included:
- Amy Gumz
- Andrea Simons
- Ann Call – posthumously
- Candy Parrish
- Carol Harris – posthumously
- Carrie Oakley
- Chris Darnell
- Chris Lagerblade
- Cindy Cosentino
- Connie Hill
- Debbie Trubee
- Deborah Hearst/Angela Wade
- Dianne Eppers
- Gigi Bailey
- Jennifer Burton
- Joan Schroeder
- Karen Boxell
- Lynn Leady – posthumously
- Lynne Puthoff
- Marijo Merdith
- Mary Roberts
- Melaney Mincey
- Nancy Ditty
- Pat Clements
- Patty Campbell
The following three tenants are the core attributes of the Cowgirls ROC (Cowgirls – Reaching Out in the Community) recognition award:
- Celebrate the accomplishments of female NSBA members that serve and impact the show horse community most
- Celebrate the female donors that help bring the work of the Foundation to our members
- Celebrate the diversity, inclusion and contributions of all member voices to the NSBA membership
According to NSBA, the Dianne Eppers Cowgirls ROC (Reaching Out into the Community) Award will continue to be awarded annually to a cowgirl who has given selfless contributions to the equestrian community through her time, treasure and talent.
