About the FEI Awards

Ingmar De Vos, holds degrees in political science, business administration and international and European law, and started his career as an advisor to the Belgian Senate.

He joined the Belgian Equestrian Federation as managing director in 1990, and held the additional role of Secretary General from 1997 to 2011. During his time at the Belgian National Federation, Ingmar De Vos was chef de mission for the Belgian Equestrian Team at all FEI World Equestrian Games™ from 1990 to 2010 and at several Olympic Games.

He was also Secretary General of the European Equestrian Federation from 2010, the year the organisation was formed, until 2011, when he joined the FEI. After three years as FEI Secretary General, Ingmar was elected FEI President in December 2014. He ran uncontested and was re-elected for a second four-year term in 2018, and again for a final and third term in 2022.

Bernardo Tribolet is a seasoned Portuguese/Swiss creative professional with a rich background spanning two decades in architecture, branding, interior design, and events. He honed his skills at prestigious architectural firms including Moshe Safdie and Herzog & de Meuron. Notably, at Vitra, he led the Interior Architecture team.  In 2013, Bernardo embarked on a transformative journey with Swatch, first spearheading Retail Environment Design and later assuming the role of Vice President Marketing.
In May 2023, Bernardo embraced a new chapter as Vice President of Marketing at Longines. His core focus lies in nurturing creativity, artistry, design, and cultural engagement, all while fostering robust, resonant messaging. A natural connector, Bernardo revels in storytelling, seamlessly traversing the boundaries between the past, present, and future. His approach is marked by a genuine passion for people and cultural tribes, and a fearless drive to push creative boundaries.

Martin Atock is a former Junior International Event rider for Ireland who worked in various areas of the equine industry prior to joining Peden Bloodstock in 1988.

Peden is a global leader in the horse transportation and logistics industry, who pride themselves on delivering the very highest service levels.
Atock joined the Peden team for the Seoul Olympic Games, and is now Managing Director. Since 1988 he has been instrumental in the success of the company and has managed some of the largest and most complicated shipments ever to have taken place, including the last nine Olympic Games and all FEI World Equestrian Games™ since their inception in 1990.

Atock has unrivalled experience in putting together large logistical moves and is acknowledged as a foremost expert in the Industry. 
Former Chair of the AATA Worldwide Equine Committee, in 1998 Atock was awarded the Robert Campbell Award for services to equine shipping. More recently in 2011, he was awarded the Bronze Equestrian Cross by the German National Federation in recognition of his outstanding contribution to German riding and driving sports.

Founder and chief nutritionist of Cavalor Feed, Supplements and Care Products, Peter Bollen has vast experience fusing his background as an industrial engineer with his passion for horses.

Bollen is one of the world’s most respected equine nutritionists, and throughout his career has amassed accolades such as being named CEO of Nutriquine, President of the European Equine Health and Nutrition Congress, and President of Equestrian Organisers (EO).

Bollen was also a member of the FEI Jumping Committee and during the 2010 World Equestrian Games, served as Head Nutritionist for both the Spanish and Saudi Arabian teams and has fulfilled the role of sports director and show director at numerous 5* shows. 
Today, Cavalor is an industry leader, committed to develop and produce the highest quality and most effective nutritional and care products for the equestrian community. Dedicated to the health and wellbeing of horses.
 

Mark and his family own Samuel Son & Co., Limited, one of the oldest and largest metals manufacturing and distribution businesses in North America. For over 38 years Mark has held various positions within the organisation including President, CEO and, finally, as Chairman for almost 15 years.

Mark began his riding career at the age of six and continues to compete as a skilled amateur in Jumping. He participated in numerous National Championships in Hunting as well as Jumping and rode for Canada for five years in Jumping. Throughout his equestrian career, Mark took part in several Nations Cups, and was named for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2002 and the Pan American Games team in 2003.

Together with his family, Mark also owned horses which took part in the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games and own Sam-Son Farms, one of the most successful Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding organizations in North America over the past 50 years.
Mark has volunteered his time and talents to numerous organisations and founded Jump Canada, serving as its Chair for over 10 years. He has also been a director of the provincial and national sport organisations in Canada and has represented Canada to the FEI for 15 years.

FEI Group IV Chair for the last 12 years and Vice President of the FEI for the past six years, Mark has willingly stepped up to serve when asked, most recently as PAEC Board member, Chair of the FEI Officials Working Group and Board liaison to the FEI Endurance Revision Task Force.

As Secretary General of the Cambodian Equestrian Federation (CEF), H.R.H Princess Nanda-Dévi Norodom has been instrumental in developing programmes that highlight the tangible, positive impacts of equestrian sports on disadvantaged youth.

After transitioning from her role as a consultant for global companies investing in Cambodia to join the CEF, she has focused her efforts on creating and organising programmes for social inclusion and equality aimed at uplifting young people facing disadvantages.

Recently, she has launched a pioneering vocational training programme aimed at boosting the participation of young women in Cambodia's growing equestrian sector, providing comprehensive support, mentorship and guidance towards establishing sustainable careers as grooms in stables or riding centres.

Her personal journey adds depth to her commitment, having sought refuge in France during the civil war in Cambodia during the 1970s, returning in 2015 to settle permanently. Her daughter, Princess Amrita, is a member of the Cambodian national jumping team.

Catrin Norinder, Director of the FEI Eventing & Olympic Department, will retire at the end of 2024 after working almost 40 years at the FEI. Passionate about equestrian sports and the Olympic Movement, she has led preparation and planning for the FEI at every Summer Games since Seoul 1988.

Catrin has played a key role in the coordination and the development of the Eventing Risk Management Programme in 2000, together with the respective Eventing Committee Chairs. The success of this programme has seen the number of athlete and horse falls during competition decrease substantially as a result of a holistic approach to risk management with thorough data collection and analysis leading to specific actions aimed at mitigating and minimising risk, including the use of frangible technology.

Catrin has also led the development of an education programme for Eventing Officials and served on an International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission for the Olympic Games and on the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations Multi-Sports Games Consultative Group.

She holds a degree in political science and is an organiser of international and national equestrian events in Lausanne (SUI).