The 2026 Ethos Award Gala
Champagne Brunch

Saturday, October 24, 2026

10am

Washington International Horse Show

The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, MD

Announcing the 2026 Ethos Award Recipients

Zoie Brogdon 
Cowgirl, equestrian show jumper, and micro-influencer

Sophie Gochman
Recipient of several major national titles and a vocal activist and ally for equity and diversity

Berry Porter
Top national equitation trainer and recipient of the USHJA President’s Distinguished Service Award

Rob Van Jacobs
The first Black US Equestrian Federation “R” judge

Geñay Vaughn
International dressage rider and 2025 FEI Dressage World Cup Final finalist

Dr. Miguel Wilson
Founder of Ride to the Olympics and the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic

Ticket and table sales available July 2026.