The 2021 Heels Down Spark Awards are officially open to creative individuals making their mark in the equestrian industry.
The Spark Awards is an international competition for inspiring individuals to recognize the creative talent brewing in the horse world. Hosted by Heels Down Media, the Spark Awards are open to equestrians, entrepreneurs, writers, designers and more – basically anyone with a cool idea that touches the equestrian industry in some way.
The winners will be selected by a panel of expert judges (75%) and a public vote in the Heels Down Spark, our daily equestrian newsletter (25%). Apply by May 30. To get all the contest details, click here.
We’ll be announcing our judges for each category. And now, to introduce our panel of expert judges for the entrepreneurship category for business that are more than 2-plus years old.
This category is open to products, services, professional riders, sole proprietorships, freelancers, and nonprofits. Applicants must own at minimum 50% of the active business at the time of submission.
Entrepreneurship: 2+ Years
Carla Perri is the Founder and Owner of Perri’s Leather. Perri’s Leather was built on a sincere desire to create a company that provided quality equestrian products that are a great value to both the retailer and the consumer. In an effort to support the American economy, many of their products are hand made in the USA by local Amish craftsmen. They take pride in developing a brand name that you can trust for long lasting quality products, excellent customer service, and every attention paid to detail in all aspects of their business.
Erin Ryder Hsu is the Marketing Director for Kentucky Equine Research, the World Leaders in Equine Nutrition, and its KER Targeted Nutrition line of products. Kentucky Equine Research translates the latest findings in equine nutrition and exercise physiology through a variety of media, including content marketing, email newsletters, social media, and digital advertising. Erin is an active member of American Horse Publications and enjoys dressage.
Patricia Da Silva is the president of Ecogold and CEO of Heels Down Media. Selected as one of 25 of the most revolutionary leaders in the equestrian world by the Equestrian Trailblazers Summit, a multiple nominee and winner of Equestrian Social Media Awards, and the recipient of Equestrian Canada’s Media Award, Patricia is a well-known voice for innovative ideas.
Get the recognition you deserve. Enter the Spark Awards by May 30.
