2025 Emerging Leader Award Recipients
The American Quarter Horse Association presents the AQHA Emerging Leader Award winners for 2025, presented by Farnam.
This award is for young adults, ages 21-35, and acknowledges success in their early careers, as well as their contributions to the industry. Photo courtesy of AQHA.
From AQHA:
The American Quarter Horse Association announces the 10 recipients of the 2025 AQHA Emerging Leader Award:
- Amy Olson of Azle, Texas
- Andrea Rego of Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Cara Harmon of Ashland, Missouri
- Chloe Bening of Katy, Texas
- Conner Smith of Southern Pines, North Carolina
- Crysta Brown of Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland
- Heather Thomson of Spanish Fork, Utah
- Lauren Pavel of Highland Village, Texas
- Mark Hanson of Chubbuck, Idaho
- Trinity Packard of Slatington, Pennsylvania
AQHA and Farnam are thrilled to recognize these young adults for their outstanding leadership abilities and service to the equine industry through the Emerging Leader Award. This award is for young adults, ages 21-35, and acknowledges success in their early careers, as well as their contributions to the industry. This year’s recipients will be celebrated at the 2025 AQHA Convention, slated for March 28-31 in Las Vegas.
