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Wednesday, August 24th, 2022
The Aiken Horse Park Foundation Board of Directors is honored to announce the members of the Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant Committee. All members have generously offered their time and energy to help select a deserving candidate each year.
Daniel Geitner - AHPF board member, Hunter/Jumper Professional
Putter Goodwin - Annie's dad
Gene "Tiger" Kneece - Polo Professional
Boyd Martin - Olympian, Eventing Professional
Catherine Stumberg - Hunter/Jumper Amateur
Caitlin Silliman - Eventing Professional
Robert "Bobby" Stevenson - Olympian, Eventing Professional
It has been just over a year since Annie's passing, yet the standard she set for herself as a young equestrian professional remains the bar for many aspiring young riders today. Over the last few months, AHPF staff along with Annie's parents Tina and Putter have worked hard to put together a meaningful grant application. An application that gives potential grantees an opportunity to demonstrate their passion for equestrian sport, express their desire for growth, and personify good character.
Each Member of the selection committee had a strong connection to Annie that transcended sport, friendship, and family. Together with a thoughtfully crafted application, the committee is poised to successfully chose a worthy candidate.
All documents were submitted to the IRS via Form 8940 and Schedule H of Form 1023. We hope to make the application live by the end of 2022, give the committee applications to review in January and February, and then announce the 2023 recipient during the Grand-Prix Eventing Festival in March.
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