The nomination forms for the Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards, sponsored by Godolphin, are now available online at www.godolphin.com, www.goracing.ie, www.issa.ie and Horse Racing Ireland's Head Office in Ballymany in Newbridge. Bernard Caldwell and his ISSA colleagues will also be distributing nomination forms at all upcoming race meetings.
The nomination forms for the Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards, sponsored by Godolphin, are now available online at www.godolphin.com, www.goracing.ie, www.issa.ie and Horse Racing Ireland's Head Office in Ballymany in Newbridge. Bernard Caldwell and his ISSA colleagues will also be distributing nomination forms at all upcoming race meetings.
Download a nomination form.
Nominations are open until Wednesday March 18th and 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.
The Awards, In association with The Racing Post and managed by the Irish Stable Staff Association (ISSA) and Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), 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.
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.
The 2015 Award winners will be chosen by a selection panel comprised of individuals representing ISSA and a single representative from Horse Racing Ireland, Irish Racehorse Trainers' Association, The Racing Regulatory Body (Turf Club / INHSC) and Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association.
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