The Margaret F. Hubbard Perpetual Memorial Trophy
This trophy, honoring one of the original founders and supporters of the Lorenzo Driving Competition, is awarded to the winner of the Single Horse 2-wheel or 4-wheel vehicle with the best score on the Marathon.
The Trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo: an award will be presented for permanent possession.
Sharon Rudnick Memorial Trophy
Small Single Pony Champion
This trophy was established in memory of Sharon Rudnick, and was originally sponsored by the New York State Plantation Tennessee Walking Horse Club. Several years after Sharon's death, her husband Harold Rudnick and his second wife Ruth resumed the sponsorship in her honor. Sharon and Harold were long-time members of the Cherry Valley Carriage Association and were very active drivers, often venturing out on state and local roads in the Earlville, NY area. The trophy remains on display at Lorenzo, and an award will be presented for permanent possession.
Kateland Farms Very Small Equine Champion Trophy
Award to the Single Very Small Equine (Miniature Horse) accumulating the most points in their division.
The Trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo: an award will be presented for permanent possession.
Katherine Fairchild Stebbins (1836-1902)
Single Horse Grand Champion
Trophy winner to be determined by a Drive-off as a working class between the Single Pleasure Horse Champions of the 2-wheel and 4-wheel divisions. Entry must show in all six classes in its division.
The Trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo: an award will be presented for permanent possession.
The George Shute Memorial Trophy
George Shute (1842-1925)
Pair or Tandem Champion
George Shute was born in 1842 to Stephen and Caroline (Parmlee) Shute of Chittenango, NY. At the age of 17, Mr. Shute became a local stagecoach driver, covering the 12 miles between Cazenovia and the New York Central Railroad station in Chittenango. After the Canastota-Cazenovia railway was established in 1873, Mr. Shute ferried passengers and their freight between the Cazenovia station (located on what is now Williams Street) and local hotels for 22 years. Mr. Shute drove a Concord stage, which is currently on display at the Madison County Historical Society in Oneida, NY. This trophy honors the early heritage of Cazenovia and its horse-drawn carriages, and will remain on display at Lorenzo: an award will be presented for permanent possession.
The Charles Stebbins Fairchild Memorial Trophy
Charles Stebbins Fairchild (1842-1924)
Sponsored by Cazenovia College
Overall Novice Whip – Grand Champion
Trophy winner to be determined by a Drive-off between the Novice Whip Single Horse and Novice Small & Large Pony. Entries must show in all six classes of their appropriate divisions.
The Trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo: an award will be presented for permanent possession.
The Pamela Braund Memorial Trophy
Pamela S. Braund (1968-1986)
Donated and Sponsored by the Cherry Valley Carriage Association
Pamela Braund was the youngest daughter of the Cherry Valley Carriage Association founding President Darwin G. & Carol V. Braund. She lost her life in a tragic automobile accident on August 19, 1986 at the age of 18. Pam began her involvement with carriage driving at age 11 by attending the first organizational meetings of the CVCA with her parents & sisters. Her first ribbon was won the following year at the 4th Lorenzo Driving Competition in 1982. Her last involvement with Lorenzo was in July 1986, just a month before her death.
Award to be given to the female member of the Cherry Valley Carriage Association accumulating the most points at this competition with a single entry. Trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo; an award will be presented for permanent possession.
The Jane Sadoff Memorial Trophy
Donated and Sponsored by the Family and Friends of Jane & Mike Sadoff
Mike & Jane Sadoff were not only Charter Members of the Cherry Valley Carriage Association, they hosted in their barn the very first meeting of this local driving group. Since childhood, Jane was a great devotee of driving. Prior to being involved in the CVCA she had trained several ponies to drive. The Sadoff’s then became interested in Arabians, which they trained to ride and drive. Mike was an enthusiastic supporter of Jane’s driving activities. He was a devoted member of the CVCA and took an active role in many of the organization’s projects.
Award to be given for the most appropriate turn-out for a Lady to Drive on the Marathon. Trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo; an award will be presented for permanent possession.
The R. James Hubbard Memorial Trophy
R. James Hubbard (1908-1980)
Concours d’elegance
Mr. Hubbard was the son of Robert F. Hubbard & Helen Seymour Ledyard. He married Margaret Froelich in 1934. Mr. Hubbard served as Mayor of Cazenovia from 1943-1944, and was a member of the New York State Parks Commission. Mr. & Mrs. Hubbard were involved in the Lorenzo Driving Competition from its inception. Their love of horses and carriage driving inspired them to encourage the creation of the event and their generosity in allowing the use of their property and trails has permitted the Marathon to become a reality. It remains an essential component of the event.
Awarded to the winner of the Concours d’elegance. To be judged during the Marathon. The trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo; an award will be given for permanent possession.
The Margaret Sawmiller Memorial Trophy
Margaret Sawmiller served on the Board of Lorenzo until 1994 and was a former President of the Board. Aside from her family, her greatest joys were horse and carriage driving. She was a member of the Cherry Valley Carriage Association, the American Driving Society, and the Carriage Association of America. Margaret was a licensed Pleasure Driving Judge. She will be best remembered as a competitor driving her pony “Pepper.”
Award to be given to the Single Pony (large or small) accumulating the most points in Obstacle Classes during the two days of the competition. The trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo; an award will be given for permanent possession.
The Lawrence Appley Memorial Trophy
Donated by The American Morgan Horse Association
For 32 years, Lawrence A. Appley owned the internationally recognized Morgan Horse facility, Saddleback Farm, in Hamilton, NY. The farm produced many renowned Morgans. Mr. Appley was past-President of the American Morgan Horse Association and served on its Board of Directors. He is fondly remembered driving their famous pair, “Applevale Challenger” and “Trophy’s Emerald,” with Fred Herrick. As a result of his determination and vision, Mr. Appley brought the American Management Association to the shores of Lake Moraine, in Hamilton. His career also included teaching at Colgate University and serving as a member of numerous Boards of Trustees.
Award to be given to the Morgan Horse which accumulates the most points at this competition. The horse may be entered as a horse or a pony and may be shown in more than one division by more than one whip. The trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo; a ribbon will be given for permanent possession.
The George Hoffman Sportsmanship Award
Sponsored by the Lorenzo Driving Competition
George Hoffman has been called the “ambassador of driving” for good reason. He always had a helping hand to offer, a quick smile to beam, a robust handshake of thanks or congratulations and a willingness to work at whatever job needed doing. George spent time in the service, owned a successful business and held many positions with the YMCA and his church. He was a respected member of his community and a loving husband and father to his family. George served as a mentor to many competitors, officials and organizers in the driving world, in both pleasure and combined driving. He represented the United States at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1992, winning second place. His co-competitor was Morgan Woods Yankee, known as Jesse.
Awarded to the Competitor or Non-Competitor attending the Lorenzo Driving Competition who best exemplifies the outstanding sportsmanship of our longtime Technical Delegate. Chosen by the Organizing Committee and Officials. The trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo; an award will be given for permanent possession.
The Bob Fisher Local Driver Memorial Championship
Donated and Sponsored by The Friends of Bob Fisher
For the 25th Annual Lorenzo Driving Competition, a special award was created to honor a local horseman, Bob Fisher. A Charter Member of the CVCA, Bob, then 90 years young, had certainly seen times change. At the age of 10 he drove a draft team from his East Lake Road Farm the 12-mile round trip to Cazenovia Lake to harvest ice blocks. He humbly admits that he wasn’t alone, as there were other teams there too, waiting their turn. During school days, Bob drove his sister and himself to school down the steep, winding road of Brinkerhoff Hill to Chittenango.
As horse drawn vehicles became less of a necessity, Bob continued to maintain his connection to driving horse. He raised Welsh Ponies for both riding and driving, and shown by his daughters Kaye & Mary at such places as Ithaca, Brookfield and the New York State Fair. A supporter of local equestrian events, Bob competed in the first 2 Lorenzo Driving Competitions with a Morgan named “Kastan,” owned by Nancy Kepler.
The Bob Fisher Championship is awarded to the competitor, living within a 25 mile radius of Cazenovia, accumulating the most points during the two days of the competition. The award includes a pewter plaque, free tuition to a clinic sponsored by CVCA and membership to the CVCA. The trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo.
Cherry Valley Carriage Association Gentleman Champion Trophy
Donated & Sponsored by Cherry Valley Carriage Association
Award to be given to the gentleman member of CVCA accumulation the most points at this competition with a single entry.
The trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo; an award will be given for permanent possession.
The Jack & Sue Voss Exemplary Volunteer Award
Awarded to The Lorenzo Driving Competition volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding effort and commitment. Chosen by the Show Committee and Board members.
The trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo; an award will be given for permanent possession.
The Haflinger Owners Promotional Enterprise (H.O.P.E.).
The Haflinger Owners Promotional Enterprise will award a High Point ribbon to the Haflinger earning the most points. An Overall Champion cooler and ribbon will also be awarded to the Haflinger who exemplifies the best qualities in turnout, performance and overall representation of the Haflinger breed throughout the weekend.
Standardbred Pleasure Driving Award
Sponsored by Debra D. McCarthy with US Trotting Association (Jessica Schroeder)
The Standardbred Pleasure Driving Award was created to encourage participation by Standardbred exhibitors at the Lorenzo Driving Competition and to increase awareness and enthusiasm for the Standardbred as a suitable pleasure driving horse. A champion cooler, ribbon, and trophy will be awarded to the Standardbred accumulating the most points over the course of the two day competition.
Tiny Rubenstein Award
Donated & Sponsored by Jeff Rubenstein
Award to the competitor who, by consensus of the judges, best demonstrates the values Tiny embraced; safety, attention to the needs of the horse(s), and having fun. All competitors are eligible.
The trophy to remain on display at Lorenzo; an award will be given for permanent possession.
