Chief Stipe Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Finalists found for Industry Excellence Awards Press Release - Entain Australian & NZ 10 July 2024 The finalists for the inaugural Industry Excellence Awards powered by Entain, have been named after more than 100 high-quality entries were received for the awards that recognises the future leaders and rising stars of the New Zealand racing industry. There are 29 finalists across the nine award categories, and the judges found the selection process challenging, due to the depth and strength of candidates nominated. “We were hugely impressed by the calibre of the nominations, and it was a great reminder of the absolutely outstanding people we have involved in all areas of the racing industry in New Zealand,” Entain’s General Manager – New Zealand and member of the judging panel, Jessica Meech, said. “We’ve got a lot of thinking to do ahead of the awards evening to decide on the nine category winners and select the overall excellence winner.” The award categories are: Leadership, Equine Handling (Stud or Stable), Greyhound Excellence, Dedication to Breeding, Dedication to Racing, Administrative and Ancillary Services, Care and Welfare, Newcomer and National Racing Woman of the Year. The finalists and winner for the tenth category, the Entain Excellence Award, will be announced at the awards evening. Category winners will receive $10,000 with finalists in each category receiving $2,000. The overall winner will receive an extra $5,000 on top of their $10,000 category win, and a $5,000 educational package. IRT, Windsor Park Stud, Waikato Stud and Breckon Farms are also valued supporters of the awards and the awards function, which will be held in Auckland on Sunday, 28 July. Industry Excellence Awards finalists: Leadership Cameron Ring Sarah Clausen Hunter Durrant Equine Handling (Stud or Stable) Michaela Sobieska Faith Pollock Nathan Williamson Greyhound Excellence Mikayla Clark Katie Wyllie Corey Steele Dedication to Breeding Ryan Figgins Mallory Phillips Jamie Bartlett Dedication to Racing Jazz Leigh Emma Smith Sarah O'Reilly Administrative and Ancillary Services Jack Collings Jo Stevens Scott Buchanan Care and Welfare Chanelle Dickie Anna Baigent Erika Matterson Newcomer Matia Grace Shannon MacDonald Raquel Wilkes National Racing Woman of the Year Sam Mynott Caitlin O’Sullivan Portia Matthews Emma Smith Elizabeth Whelan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 10 Author Share Posted July 10 Great to see a few Greyhound people amongst the finalists. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 21 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: National Racing Woman of the Year Elizabeth Whelan This one? The one who was hired by GRNZ to fill an unadvertised position that never had existed before it was designed for her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 11 Author Share Posted July 11 3 hours ago, Yankiwi said: This one? The one who was hired by GRNZ to fill an unadvertised position that never had existed before it was designed for her? Fake news. Never expected you to publish the truth. I understand Liz is also on the Wellington Racing Club committee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overit Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 32 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Fake news. Never expected you to publish the truth. I understand Liz is also on the Wellington Racing Club committee. Well deserved to be a finalist and wish her luck. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Yankiwi Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 6 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Fake news. Please provide me with a previous COO GRNZ has employed. Please provide me with a GRNZ advertisement for asking for applications for the role of COO prior to MS Whelan's employment. Prove your fake news claim as anything but being fake. Prove me wrong - here's your chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 11 Author Share Posted July 11 1 hour ago, Yankiwi said: Please provide me with a previous COO GRNZ has employed. Please provide me with a GRNZ advertisement for asking for applications for the role of COO prior to MS Whelan's employment. Prove your fake news claim as anything but being fake. Prove me wrong - here's your chance. Have you ever spoken to Liz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 20 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Have you ever spoken to Liz? Yes I have! I don't have a problem with Liz, I have a problem with the way GRNZ employed her thru the back door for a job that never existed before they designed the job for her. GRNZ head office staff currently 2024 = 18 desks https://www.grnz.co.nz/about-nzgra/contact-us.aspx GRNZ head office staff as of Jan 2018 = 12 desks https://web.archive.org/web/20180122041439/https://www.grnz.co.nz/about-nzgra/contact-us.aspx GRNZ head office staff as of Jan 2014 = 9 desks GRNZ head office staff as of June 2010 = 9 desks Why does GRNZ need twice as many staff now than they required 10 years ago? Are there twice as many track to oversee, no there is one less. Are there twice as many race meetings to oversee, no there are less. Are there twice as many race starters to oversee, no there are less. Are there twice as many trainers to oversee, no there are less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 12 Author Share Posted July 12 1 hour ago, Yankiwi said: Why does GRNZ need twice as many staff now than they required 10 years ago? To answer your queries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 (edited) 23 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Have you ever spoken to Liz? Liz even got to meet one of my charges prior to us first speaking in 2014. I think we were both excited about Manukau's soon to be installed safety rail that day. . Edited July 12 by Yankiwi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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