Nominations for Academic All-American and Distinguished Academic All-American should be submitted according to the following criteria:

1. Nomination form must be submitted directly to the National Horse Judging Team Coaches’ Association Academic All-American Chair. The form must be filled out completely and be accompanied by transcripts of all college work. (In addition, the Distinguished nominees must include two 3 x 5 pictures.) COACH must complete “Submitted by” information to confirm student eligibility.
   
2. Must have completed three (3) semesters or four (4) quarters of college work.
3. Student must have participated in at least one season at the college from which he/she is nominated.
4. Academic All-American nominee must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.79 on a 4.0 scale for 45 semester hours or 60 quarter hours. Distinguished Academic All-American nominee must have a cumulative GPA of 3.80 or better on a 4.0 scale for 45 semester hours or 60 quarter hours. In computing the final grade point average, all course hours attempted must be included, with the exception of remedial/development course work, which cannot be used to meet the requirements for this award.
5. Must have placed in the top ten overall in at least one of the following contests:
   • Spring Contest
   • APHA World Show
   • All American Quarter Horse Congress
   • Arabian Nationals
   • AQHA World Show, NRHA Futurity

   In addition, judgers must compete in at least three of these contests representing the college from which he/she is nominated.

Procedures to be utilized in determining the recipients:

1. Nominations must be mailed to the NHJTCA All American Chair, post-marked by April 16, of the nominating year. However, no nominations will be accepted prior to the completion of the fall semester/quarter!
2. All nominees meeting the minimum requirements will be named Academic All-American and/or Distinguished Academic All-American.
3. A list of Academic All-Americans will be released to each college with certificates for the award winners.
4. Nominations will not be accepted without current transcripts of all college work and two
   3 x 5 pictures if applicable.