- 2024 awards mark聽20 years of honouring British racing’s heroes
- Total prize money of 拢128,500 on offer across six award categories
- Nominations are open until Tuesday 7 November 2023
Nominations are now OPEN for the 20th聽renewal of the聽, sponsored by Godolphin.
With 拢128,500 in prize money on offer, the awards are an opportunity for British racing and breeding to shine a spotlight on the remarkable individuals who make a positive difference to the lives of our horses, people, and communities.
Organised by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) in partnership with the Racing Post and Racing TV, the awards provide inspiring and heart-warming moments and create lasting memories for everyone involved.
None more so than , when Sarah Guest landed the Leadership Award before being crowned Employee of the Year 鈥� securing 拢30,000 in prize money for her and colleagues at John O鈥橲hea Racing.
Sarah Guest, 2023 Employee of the Year
Nominations are open until聽Tuesday 7 November 2023聽and can be made online at:聽.
There are six award categories to choose from and total prize money of 拢128,500 鈥� with up to 拢30,000 available to a single individual and their organisation.
To nominate, simply complete the online form or submit a short video explaining why your nominee would be a worthy winner. Examples of previously successful written and video nominations are available on the聽.
All nominations will be considered by our judging panel, chaired by award-winning broadcaster Nick Luck and featuring several experienced industry figures, including Sarah Guest and Paddy Trainor 鈥� both previous Employees of the Year.
The final round of judging and the prestigious Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards ceremony will be held on聽Monday 26 February 2024, with the venue to be confirmed later this year.
Julie Harrington, Chief Executive of the BHA, said:
鈥淔or 20 years, the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards have provided us with so many special memories and unforgettable moments, and I鈥檓 immensely proud of the role they continue to play in celebrating the very best of British racing and breeding.
鈥淭he awards are a wonderful opportunity to show our collective appreciation for the exceptional individuals who love and care for our horses, look after our people and go above and beyond to support our local communities.
鈥淭here are so many people deserving of recognition, so please do nominate friends, peers, employees 鈥� anyone who you think should be honoured for their excellence and extraordinary contribution.鈥�
Hugh Anderson, Managing Director at Godolphin (UK and Dubai), said:
“The 20th聽anniversary of the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards is a significant milestone and everyone involved should be rightly proud of two decades celebrating the hardworking heroes of the racing and breeding industries.
鈥淕odolphin is incredibly proud to sponsor the awards, which are undoubtedly one of the highlights of the year.聽鈥淲e encourage anyone working in our wonderful sport to nominate their exceptional colleagues or employees.鈥�
Nick Luck, Chair of the judging panel, said:
鈥淭here鈥檚 nothing quite like the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards for showcasing the abundance of talent, devotion and unrivalled passion that exists across British racing and breeding.
鈥淭hese awards are so special for everyone involved 鈥� for our winners, finalists and all their friends and colleagues who are, quite rightly, immensely proud of their achievements. It鈥檚 just a fantastic experience and it鈥檚 such a privilege to be involved, even if the judging process is fiendishly difficult.
鈥淲hether it鈥檚 someone who provides unparalleled care for our horses or people, a newcomer who has had an immediate impact, an outstanding leader or loyal and dedicated member of the team, please don鈥檛 hesitate 鈥� nominate them for an award today!鈥�
- More information on the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards can be found in this聽.
- The 2024 judging panel can be viewed聽.
