The Olympic Peninsula Arabian Club is a member organization dedicated to supporting the Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horse breeds; the people who own, ride and show them; and the activities in which they participate.

In 2017, OPAC announces it is implementing two new programs in support of the youth in Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties.

The first award is the Annual Outstanding Youth Achievement Award. This award will be given to honor an outstanding person 18 years of age and younger for his or her prior achievements with an Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian horse in their school and in their community.

On an annual basis, beginning in 2017, the club will issue an Outstanding Youth Achievement Award consisting of a plaque and a cash award of $250.

The second award is the Annual Youth Sponsorship Award. This award will be given to provide monetary support to one or more individuals 18 years of age and younger who demonstrate a need for support in order to undertake a specific program with an Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian horse. Any award granted will be at least $50 but in no case will exceed $750.

At the discretion of the club, multiple awards may be given in any calendar year provided that in no case will the total of all awards given in any year exceed $750. Awards will be made in response to proposals received seeking sponsorship funding for specific future horse activities.

More details and applications can be obtained at www.OPAC.us.