Nominations are now open for the 16th annual Equine Industry Vision Award. Sponsored by Zoetis since its inception and presented at the American Horse Publications’ (AHP) annual seminar, the prestigious award showcases innovation across the entire equine market, as well as ingenuity and service.

Award nominees can include individuals or organizations, and candidates can be considered for a single outstanding visionary achievement or for sustained outstanding contributions that have made a profound impact on the equine industry. Anyone is eligible to be nominated, renominated, or to nominate a candidate for the award. All entry materials are due on or before Feb. 6, 2017.

The 2017 Equine Industry Vision Award recipient will be announced during a breakfast ceremony sponsored by Zoetis on June 16, 2017, at the AHP Annual Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona. The winner receives a lead crystal trophy created by master artisan Peter Wayne Yenawine and commissioned by Zoetis. Additionally, the name of the award recipient is engraved on the Equine Industry Vision Award Perpetual Trophy on display at Zoetis headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey.

“Zoetis is honored to recognize those who are committed to advancing the equine industry with this prestigious award,” said Sally Amtmann, senior equine marketing manager, Zoetis. “We are proud to carry on the tradition of the Equine Industry Vision Award for the 16th consecutive year