T
he Annual Polo Awards, 2017 were once again held at the Guards Polo Club. This award ceremony is one of the most prestigious awards ceremony in the list of Polo events. This year it was its 12th year distribution. The award ceremony was attended by many professionals and all the people who rejoice over the game of polo. Everyone toasted over their meetings with friends, family and colleagues in the Award Ceremony, where the guests were celebrating the winners of 2016 and also the nominated players of the ceremony.
As the sun began to set, the evening started with a Laurent-Perrier champagne reception accompanied with delicious Mosimann’s canapes, which gave people a chance to meet up with each other and exchange their plans and views about the forthcoming seasons. It was later followed by the award distribution ceremony.
The fest continued to the club bar until the final carriage was signaled, witnessing another beautiful night coming to an end. People left the place celebrating the par excellence of the winning players.
12th Annual Polo Awards Results:
The Swarvoski Most Outstanding Lady Player – Hazel Jackson
The Tally Ho Farm Most Outstanding British Professional – James Harper
The Hedonism Wines Most Outstanding High Goal Patron – Michael Bickford
The Pololine Most Outstanding High Goal Pony – Sarmiento, Marcos di Paola (played by Facundo Pieres)
The Polofix Most Outstanding High Goal Team – King Power Foxes
The HPA Lifetime Achievement Award – John Tinsley & Sir Charles Williams
The Guards Polo Club Most Outstanding High Goal Player – Gonzalito Pieres
The Talacrest Young Player Award – Tom Brodie
The King Power Polo Recognition Award – Charles Bertrand
The 2016 HPA Victor Ludorum Awards –
18 Goal: Black Bears
15 Goal: Poulton Balvanera
12 Goal: Maiz Dulce
8 Goal: Chester Stobart
6 Goal: Snake Bite
Winter League: Tex8n Polo
The Thai Polo & Equestrian Club Dream Team – Pite Merlos, Nic Roldan, Agustin Merlos & Facundo Piere
