The 2024 Youth Excellence Seminar is slated for July 9-11 in Amarillo, Texas.
What is YES?
The Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar welcomes AQHYA members and nonmembers, ages 10 to 18, to experience this three-day, fun-packed event that offers valuable leadership skills, inspiring speakers and AQHYA governance items. AQHYA officer and director elections will also take place during YES. To learn more about AQHYA officer and director elections, view the Guide to Campaigning.
YES Facts
Anyone can attend—current AQHYA members and nonmembers
Youth attend interactive sessions designed to develop and teach leadership skills
Each day features new speakers presenting inspiring leadership development topics
Five AQHYA officers will be elected—president, first vice president, second vice president, member and member
Regional directors will be elected—AQHYA has 11 regions; each region elects three AQHYA members as directors
Hotel Accommodations
Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown, 550 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101, (806) 803-5500 - Booking Link Coming Soon!
2023 AQHYA Youth Excellence Seminar
RESOURCES
For more information on the 2023 Youth Excellence Seminar, visit www.aqha.com/yes or contact the AQHA youth department at 806-378-4330 or youth@aqha.org.
Wrangler ASPIRE Award
The ASPIRE Award is a $1,000 award for an AQHYA member who excels in leadership and service. The award assists in developing and improving scholarship, leadership and community interest, and participation of young horsemen. The award will be presented at the Youth Excellence Seminar.
ASPIRE Award Application - Due May 15, 2024