Description:

Recognises outstanding and sustained contributions to NZPCA at the national level.

Criteria: 

Must have been an active adult, riding, or technical member.

Minimum 15 years of national service, including at the Board or sub-committee level.

Application: 
Clubs and Areas submit nominations at least 90 days before the AGM.

Nominations must include detailed information on the nominee’s contributions.
Award Process: 
The Awards Committee reviews and recommends nominees to the Board.
The Board announces recipients at the AGM.

Description:

Recognises significant contributions to NZPCA by non-members.
Criteria: 
Contributions must have had a national impact.
Application: 
Nominations follow the same process as Life Membership.
Award Process: 
Reviewed by the Awards Committee, approved by the Board, and announced at the AGM.

Description:

Recognises role models within NZPCA.
Criteria: 
Category A: Riders under 25 years old with achievements like earning higher certificates (B, H, A), national/international competition success, or exemplary community involvement.
Category B: Members under 25 years involved in coaching or administration with similar achievements.
Application: 
Branches/Clubs submit nominations to Areas, which forward up to 5 nominations in each category to NZPCA.
Award Process: 
The Awards Committee reviews and recommends recipients to the Board.

Description:

Recognises volunteers for 10+ years of service. 
Gold: 25 years or more.
Silver: 15–24 years.
Bronze: 10–14 years.
Application: 
Similar to the Long Service Coaching Awards.
Award Process: 
Gold awards are presented at the AGM; others are awarded locally.

Description:

Annually recognises one Area volunteer for exceptional and long-term service.
Application: 
Areas submit one nomination per year within the specified time frame.
Award Process: 
Reviewed by NZPCA and announced at the AGM.

Description:

For Pony Club members under 25 years who achieve or contribute despite permanent disability.
Criteria: 
Must have attended at least five rallies in the past year.
Application: 
Clubs submit nominations to the Education and Development Committee.
Award Process: 
Reviewed by the committee and approved by the Chief Executive. Recipients are notified promptly.

Description:

Recognises contributions at the Area or Club level.
Criteria: 
Minimum 15 years of service.
Must have been an active member.
Application: 
Nominations are submitted at the Area or Club level.
Award Process: 
Areas/Clubs confer and ratify these awards.

Description:

Honorary title for individuals with a history of support or high profile.
Application: 
Nominations are made and approved at AGMs.
Award Process: 
Appointments last three years and are confirmed by ballot if contested.

Description:

Recognises volunteers with 10–24 years of service.
Application: 
Managed locally by Branches, Clubs, or Areas.
Award Process: 
Presented at an appropriate local event.