Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase Trophies & Special Awards

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Capt. Mark Phillips Perpetual Trophy

Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce's Field Champion

• 2019 - Liz Halliday & Fernhill By Night, owned by Liz Halliday
• 2020 - Liz Halliday & Deniro Z, owned by Deniro Syndicate
• 2021 - Tamie Smith & Mai Baum, owned by Eric M. Markell
• 2022 - Boyd Martin & Federman B, owned by Annie Goodwin Syndicate
• 2023 - Liz Halliday & Miks Master C, owned by Ocala Horse Properties & Deborah Palmer
• 2024 - Will Coleman & Chin Tonic HS, owned by Hyperion Stud
• 2025 - Will Coleman & Chin Tonic HS, owned by Hyperion Stud
• 2026 - Phillip Dutton & Denim, owned by  Ann Lapides, Ann Jones, Caroline Moran, Neill Sites 

Annie Goodwin Rising Star Award Perpetual Trophy

Awarded to the rider elected by their fellow competitors for exhibiting the highest caliber of horsemanship and sportsmanship. In loving memory of Annie Goodwin, who’s character and dedication to her sport lives on in the Aiken and wider Eventing community.

• 2022 - Amanda Beale-Clement
• 2023 - Will Faudree
• 2024 - Austin O'Connor
• 2025 - Sara Kozumplik
• 2026 - Sydney Elliott

Liz Halliday Award Perpetual Trophy

presented by Deirdre Stoker Vaillancourt

Awarded to the highest placed lady of the field and named in honor of Liz Halliday, the most dominant rider in the history of the Aiken Showcase.  

• 2023 - Liz Halliday
• 2024 - Liz Halliday
• 2025 - Monica Spencer
• 2026 - Elisa Wallace

Richard Picken Show Jumping Style Award Perpetual Trophy

In honor of beloved coach, mentor, friend and husband Richard Picken, the Style Award recipient is selected by FEI 4* Course Designer and Canadian Olympian, Michel Vaillancourt.

• 2023 - FE Golden Eye, ridden by Colleen Loach
• 2024 - Chin Tonic HS, ridden by Will Coleman
• 2025 - Federman B, ridden by Boyd Martin
• 2026 - Corvett, ridden by Emily Hamel 

High Point Thoroughbred Award

presented by Rebecca T. Newell

Awarded to the highest placed Thoroughbred in the field. 

• 2020 - Steady Eddie, ridden by Mike Pendleton
• 2021 - More Inspiration, ridden by Holly Jacks-Smither
• 2023 - Campground, ridden by Erin Kanara
• 2024 - Artist, ridden by Monica Spencer
• 2025 - Artist, ridden by Monica Spencer
• 2026 - Humble Glory, ridden by Sophia Hill

Best Turned Out Award

presented by Triple Crown

Awarded to the Groom(s) of the horse determined by the Ground Jury to be in the best shape and impeccably turned out all weekend. 

• 2021 - Annabelle Nieman & Alyssa Dobrotin, grooming for Tamie Smith
• 2023 - Grace Harris & Sallie Johnson, grooming for Phillip Dutton
• 2024 - Erin Jarboe & Hayley Burlock, grooming for Will Coleman
• 2025 - Erin Jarboe & Emily Cardin, grooming for Will Coleman
• 2026 - Megan Malloy, grooming for Elisa Wallace

Optimum Time Award

presented by Aiken Saddlery

Awarded to the rider closest to the cross-country optimum time.

• 2025 - Waylon Roberts & OKE Ruby R
• 2026 - Phillip Dutton & Denim

Top Rookie Award

Awarded to the highest placed GPE debutant 

• 2021 - Tamie Smith
• 2022 - Caitlin Silliman
• 2023 - Shannon Lilley
• 2024 - Monica Spencer
• 2025 - Alex Conrad
• 2026 - Elisa Wallace