Nominations for the 2023 Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards are now open.
This is the latest opportunity to celebrate the work of a colleague, to motivate an employee or simply to appreciate the work done by all those who work in the back rooms, offices and stable blocks of the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.
Nominations will close Monday, February 20, with finalists to be announced on Friday, March 31 before an Awards ceremony on May 24.
Now in their ninth year, the Awards have directly rewarded more than 100 workers whose vital contributions to the industry is so often taken for granted.
All of them have the opportunity to again be acknowledged, thanks to the Awards conducted by Thoroughbred Breeders Australia, Racing Australia with the global support of Godolphin and a list of industry sponsors.
In 2023, the Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards will again offer cash prizes in seven categories covering all aspects of racing, breeding and associated areas.
Awards will be made in the categories of Leadership, Dedication to Racing, Dedication to Breeding, Administrative or Ancillary Staff, Horsemanship, Thoroughbred Care and Welfare, and there is a Newcomer Award for anyone who has worked in any area for less than three years.
The overall Excellence Award is chosen from these five Award categories: Dedication to Breeding; Dedication to Racing; Leadership; Horsemanship and Administration & Ancillary Services.
In 2022, the SSSA has the backing of sponsors from across the racing and breeding industry for each of the seven Award categories.
Again in 2023, the SSSA are supported by Magic Millions (Dedication to Breeding), the Australian Turf Club (Dedication to Racing), William Inglis and Son (Horsemanship), Racing Queensland (Thoroughbred Care and Welfare), Victoria Racing Club (Leadership), Melbourne Racing Club Foundation (Administration and Ancillary Services), Thoroughbred Industry Careers and Marcus Oldham College (Newcomer).
The Excellence Award is sponsored by Godolphin.
The Excellence Award is sponsored by Godolphin. All nominations must be accompanied by a testimonial detailing the reasons why your nominee deserves an Award.
Click here for more information and to make a nomination.