Players, coaches, family and friends are encouraged to nominate qualified high school and college candidates who exemplify excellent horsemanship and leadership on and off the field. Candidates will be evaluated in three main categories – playing ability, contribution to the sport and sportsmanship.
Available awards Include:
- Intercollegiate Stephen A. Orthwein Male Player of the Year
- Intercollegiate Daniel J. Wallace, Jr. Female Player of the Year
- Interscholastic Russell A. Sheldon Male Player of the Year
- Interscholastic Lynn Thompson Female Player of the Year
The Annual Polo Training Foundation Awards for Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Players of the Year are scheduled to be presented February 13-16, 2026, at the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame in Lake Worth, Florida.
Nominations can be made by using the link below or by visiting www.polotraining.org.
The deadline to submit nominations is Sunday, June 1, 2025, and all nominations must be accompanied by a supporting letter explaining why the candidate meets the criteria.PTF AWARD SELECTION CRITERIA AND PAST WINNERS