With just two weeks remaining until nominations close for 2015 Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards on March 18th, everyone in the Irish racing and breeding industry is encouraged to get involved.
With just two weeks remaining until nominations close for 2015 Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards on March 18th, everyone in the Irish racing and breeding industry is encouraged to get involved. The nomination forms are available online at www.godolphin.com, www.issa.ie and www.goracing.ie and Horse Racing Ireland's Head Office in Ballymany in Newbridge.
Nominations for the Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards, sponsored by Godolphin, can be made by anyone within the industry. Trainers, owners, managers and colleagues are encouraged to nominate. Nomination forms must be returned to the Marketing Department in Horse Racing Ireland.
In association with The Racing Post and managed by the Irish Stable Staff Association (ISSA) and Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), the awards recognise and reward the hard work and dedication of stud and stable staff and acknowledge the huge contribution they make to the racing industry in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Bernard Caldwell, of the Irish Stable Staff Association, said: "This is a great opportunity to recognise the remarkable employees in our industry and reward the winners with valuable prizes, generously sponsored by Godolphin. The response so far has been very encouraging but we would love to see as many nominations as possible flooding in. Once the closing date has passed, nominations cannot be accepted."
The Awards will be held at the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge on Tuesday, April 14th, and are divided into 10 categories, which carry total prize-money of €70,000.
The winner of each of the five main categories will receive a cash prize of €5,000 each and a trophy. The two runners-up in each of these categories will receive €500 each. An additional €4,000 will also be awarded to the winner's yard or stud. The winner of the five main categories will be also be nominated for the Irish Racing Excellence Award and win an additional €5,000 and €5,000 for their yard or stud.
The winner of the Dedication to Racing, Lifelong Learning, Ancillary Services and the Racecourse Grooms' Canteen Award will each receive €2,500 and a trophy.
