IHSA LEADERSHIP HONORS
The IHSA presents the Lifetime Achievement Award and a Pioneer Award to recognize those who have been instrumental in the success of the IHSA.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award launched in 1993 to annually honor members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment and exemplary service to the association.
Pioneer Award
The Pioneer Award recognizes those who have been instrumental in developing college riding programs and intercollegiate riding opportunities.
2026 Award Recipient
CHRIS MITCHELL
Most Recent Award Recipient
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2025 - Chris Mitchell
2024 - Julie Mann and Becky Huddleston
2023 - Eleanor Ellis
2020 - Kelly Francfort
2019 - Carla Wennberg
2018 - Megan Taylor
2017 - Peggy McElveen
2016 - Lori Cramer
2015 - Patte Zumbrun
2014 - Eddie Federwisch
2013 - Sally Batton
2012 - Mary Drueding
2011 - Cindy Ford
2010 - Peter Cashman
2009 - Teresa McDonald
2008 - Jon Conyers
2007 - Nancy Peterson
2006 - Janice Callahan
2005 - Jim Arrigon
2004 - Olie Griffith
2003 - Anne Brzezicki
2002 - Jerry Steinmetz
2001 - Jack Fritz
2000 - Sue Payne
1999 - Naomi Blumenthal
1998 - CJ Law
1997 - Jane Flynn
1996 - Claiborne and Tom Bishop
1995 - Bob Cacchione
1994 - George Lukemire
1993 - Joan Johnson
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2023 - Lisa Bailey Cassidy
2022 - Ollie Griffith
2016 - JT Tallon
2012 - Peggy McElveen
2011 - Carole Gerrity
2006 - Dee Jones
2004 - Jon Conyers