Nomination form

Leadership Award – Farm

An award to an individual on a Thoroughbred farm, in a managerial or supervisory role with more than two employees, who displays exceptional leadership qualities – particularly in terms of motivating, mentoring and supporting colleagues in the workplace. Top three finalists, plus one guest each, are invited to Lexingtonfor 48 hours.

Leadership Award – Racing

An award to an individual in a Thoroughbred racing stable, in a managerial or supervisory role with more than two employees, who displays exceptional leadership qualities – particularly in terms of motivating, mentoring and supporting colleagues in the workplace. Top three finalists, plus one guest each, are invited to Lexington for 48 hours.

Dedication to Breeding Award

An award to a farm employee (stallion groom, broodmare/yearling handlers, booking administrator, etc.) who has shown consistency, reliability and talent in Thoroughbred breeding horsemanship. Must have at least 10 years of service in the breeding industry and be pivotal in his or her employee’s success. Top three finalists, plus one guest each, are invited to Lexington for 48 hours.

Dedicationto Racing Award

An award to a racing stable employee (grooms, hot walkers, exercise riders, etc.) who has shown consistency, reliability and a talent for horsemanship in the racing field. Must have at least 10 years of service in the breeding industry and be pivotal in his or her employee’s success. Top three finalists, plus one guest each, are invited to Lexington for 48 hours.

Thoroughbred Industry Community Award

This award recognizes those who have shown outstanding contribution to the Thoroughbred industry and nominees should be those who contribute to the greater good of the sport, even if they are not directly employed in the industry.

This could include those who support the farm and racing staff, or have made an outstanding contribution to the wider Thoroughbred community.

Nominees for this award do not need to be employed by the racing industry but are those who contribute to the greater good of the sport. Winner and guest are invited to Lexington for 48 hours.