Debbie DelGiorno Named 2017 USDF Volunteer of the Year
Lexington, KY (October 26,
2017) - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce
that Debbie DelGiorno, of Camden Wyoming, DE, has been named the 2017 USDF
Volunteer of the Year. Members recognized with this honor have demonstrated exceptional
commitment towards carrying out USDF's mission, through consistent and
cumulative volunteer activities. As the winner, Debbie will be presented with a
perpetual trophy, established by Lisa Gorretta, which is on permanent display
in the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame. She will also receive a “keeper”
trophy and be featured in the yearbook issue of USDF Connection.
Debbie DelGiorno is an
institution for youth education in Region 1. Debbie first served as a rally
coordinator and joint District Commissioner for the Shore Riders Pony Club,
before she moved on to serving on the Eastern States Dressage and Combined
Training Association (ESDCTA) Youth Committee, as well as in the roles of
secretary and vice president. She has also served as the Adequan® FEI North
American Junior & Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) Region 1 Chef
d'Equipe, since 2013. In 2014, Debbie was the recipient of the Albers Award for
her service and dedication in this role. Currently, Debbie serves on the USDF
FEI Jr/YR Committee as the Region 1 Coordinator, making herself available as
the first line of communication for riders and parents, handling all entries
and assisting in the logistics for the members of her team.
In addition, Debbie has
organized multiple USDF Jr/YR clinics, served as a USDF Region 1 Participating
Member Delegate for the past eight years, and is a former member of the USDF
Youth Programs Committee. Debbie has also been a dedicated volunteer for the
Dressage4Kids Youth Dressage Festival.
USDF President George Williams
commented, “The USDF is pleased to be able to recognize Debbie DelGiorno with
this award. Volunteers, such as her, are essential to the success of our
programs. Debbie exemplifies the parent who becomes involved because of their
child, then stays involved because of others' children. She has dedicated
herself not only to the youth of Region 1, but also to young dressage
enthusiasts across the country.”
For more information about the
USDF Volunteer of the Year Award, visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org,
or contact the USDF office at voyaward@usdf.org.
Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, email usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.