2024 AHP Equine Media Awards (EMA)

What is the AHP Equine Media Awards?

The annual 2024 AHP Equine Media Awards contest, held since 1976, recognizes excellence in 48 equine media categories and provides a judge’s critique for every entry. AHP membership is required to enter.

Who can enter?

The 2024 AHP Equine Media Awards is for material published in 2023.

Entries are now closed. Award finalists will be announced in early April.

When are the awards announced?

The 2024 AHP Equine Media Awards presentations will be held on Saturday night, May 18, 2024, during the annual AHP Equine Media Conference, Return to Horse Country, in Lexington, Kentucky, on May 16-18, 2024.

Who do I contact for questions?

If you have questions about the AHP Equine Media Awards, please contact Chris Brune at ahorsepubs@aol.com.

Why do members enter the AHP Equine Media Awards?

Rewarding accomplishment

Nothing feels better than being recognized for your work.

Constructive
critique

All entries receive a judge’s constructive critique.

Promotion
benefits

Members spread the news of their honors to the equine world.

Resume
builder

Freelancers add their awards to resumes to build their reputations.

Who are previous EMA winners?

Promoting excellence in equine media has been part of AHP’s mission for over 50 years. The annual awards competition recognizes standards in journalistic integrity for informative and engaging content in various media categories. Showcasing excellence in equine media and providing guidance for improvement are the two key elements of this member program.

Submissions in the 2023 Equine Media Awards totaled 515 entries from 87 AHP members who represented 31 Media Industry members, 41 Media Professional members, and 15 Business members who competed in 54 classes.

WATCH VIDEO OF 2023 AWARDS PRESENTATION

VIEW OR DOWNLOAD 2023 EMA RESULTS [PDF]

PAST AWARDS RESULTS AND PROGRAMS