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The Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame wish to recognize a player who has made exceptional lifetime contributions to the sport of polo. Any player is eligible for the Philip Iglehart Award who has contributed to the game in an extraordinary and honorable manner, whether on a regional or national level.

Any person may be recommended for the Philip Iglehart Award by any other individual. Candidates’ names for consideration will be presented to the Nominating Committee by submitting an application which will be returned, completed and signed by the nominating parties.

The selection process will focus on years of commitment to the game, pioneering efforts, record as a polo pony breeder, trainer, mentor or coach, patronage of the sport (i.e. as a club founder or team owner or for involvement in intercollegiate, interscholastic, Polo Training Foundation or the Museum of Polo), sportsmanship record, involvement in USPA and/or Federation of International Polo (FIP) affairs, tournament wins and other significant achievements.

You can view the description of selection criteria, the selection procedure and the full list of members of the Nominating Committee below. For nominations, please fill out the application below. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

For any questions regarding the application, please reach out to Brenda Lynn at the Museum of Polo by calling 561-969-3210 or polomuseum@att.net. Completed applications can be sent to this email address as well.

Submissions can also be faxed to (561)964-8299 or sent physically to: Nominating Committee, Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame, 9011 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, Florida 33467.