Gow Gates Volunteer of the Year award recognises a volunteer who has shown dedication to equestrian sport.

Claire Walker

The knowledge and expertise Claire has acquired through the many roles she has held with Showjumping Tasmania provide her with invaluable knowledge when communicating between the levels of Club, State and National.

Claire is currently involved as a state show jumping selector and her tireless work in the sport of show jumping has seen the introduction of the National Young Rider and Young Horse series to Tasmania.

She has actively sourced sponsorship for show jumping events to assist in providing better prize money and equipment for the betterment of the sport.