Harold Nie Memorial Special (2023)

Awarded to the highest aggregate score in Class 1 by a first time competitor.

Donated by: Mrs. Marion Nie.

Winner: There was no award winner this year.

We want to thank the Harold Nie Family for their many years of sponsorship of this award.

Fred and Helen Davenport Memorial Award (2022)

A pocket watch will be presented to the tractor plowing competitor with the highest aggregate score in four (4) days of plowing, including Class 2, 3, 4 and under the age of 16 years.

Previous winners are not eligible. Fred Davenport was an OPA Director for 15 years.

Presented by: Carl Weber

Winner: McLeod, Cottam, ON

Brian Fried Memorial Trohpy (2023)

Ontario Resident Competitor with the highest aggregate scores in Classes 2,3,4,5 & 6.

Brian Fried was a long-time plowman and an Ontario, Canadian and World Competitor.

Donated by: Friends and Fellow Competitors

Presented by: Daryl Hostrawser, Nathan Fried and Kennan Fried

Winner: Daryl Hostrawser, East Garafraxa 613 point

John S. Moffatt Memorial Trophy (2023)

A trophy and $100 will be awarded to the Top Drag Plow winner.

This trophy is in loving memory of John S. Moffatt and is donated by his wife Elizabeth and family.

Presented by: Robert McLean, Past President, Ontario Plowmen's Association

Winner: Richard Elliot, Strathroy, ON

IPM Champion Horse Plow Person Award (2023)

Highest total points scored by a plow person at the IPM in Class 1

Ontario Champion Horse Plow Person $300.00
Ontario Reserve Champion Horse Plow Person $200.00

Presented by: Floyd Wills, President, Ontario Plowmen's Association

Champion: Scott Thomas, Elmwood, ON 493 Points
Reserve: Terry Lintonm Roseneath, ON 468 Points

Lloyd VanDusen Award (2023)

This award is for the Best Overall Walking Plow Team.

Lloyd VanDusen competed in the Draft Horse Walking Plow Competition for years. The award is donated in Memory of Lloyd VanDusen by his children. Trophy and keeper award will be presented to the overall winner of Class 1, Groups 1-2.

Presented by: Vandusen Family

Winner: Scott Thomas

IPM Champion Antique Award (2022)

Highest total points scored by a plow person at the IPM in Class 6

IPM Champion Antique Plow Person $300.00
IPM Reserve Champion Antique Plow Person $200.00

Presented by: Floyd Wills, President, Ontarion Plowmen's Association

Champion: Richard Elliott, Strathroy, ON 563 points
Reserve: Colin Doughtery, Scotland, ON 563 points

IPM Champion Tractor Award (2023)

Highest total points scored by a Plow Person at the IPM in Classes 2, 3, 4, and 5

IPM Champion Tractor Plow Person $300.00
IPM Reserve Champion Tractor Plow Person $200.00

Presented by: Floyd Wills, President, Ontario Plowmen's Association

Champion: Gene Gruber, Richmond, Minnesota, USA 641 points
Reserve: Daryl Hostrawser, East Garafraxa, ON 613 points

Helen and Michael Craig: in Memory of Graeme Craig (2023)

A coat/hat will be awarded per contetant qualifying to compete in the 2023 Canadian Championships in the Junior and Senior Classes.

Presented by: Helen and Shannon Craig

Seniors

Winner: Brian Davenport, Owen Sound, ON
Winner: Patrick Sanders, Alvinston, ON
Winner: Daryl Hostrawser, East Garafraxa, ON
Winner: Bob Campsall, Cannington, ON

Juniors

Winner: Austin Brodhaecker, Ayr, ON
Winner: Alex Cameron, Owen Sound, ON

Barb McAllister Memorial Scholarship (2023)

One – $2,500.00 Scholarship will be awarded.

The Scholarship is available to contestants who have reached their 16th birthday as of the 1st day of the IPM but have not reached their 20th birthday as of the 1st day of the IPM.

Scholarship money is to be used towards education at a University, College, apprenticeship or an institution approved by the Executive of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association. The winner may be required to appear at an event for Ontario Plowmen’s Association. Money will be dispersed upon proof of enrolment.

Previous winners are not eligible.

Sponsored by: Barb's Friends

Presented by: Barb's Family & Friends

Winner: Alex Cameron, Owen Sound, ON