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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 6 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: 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 With respect, I havent heard of most of them?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 On 10/07/2024 at 5:56 PM, Brodie said: With respect, I havent heard of most of them?? Punting excellence not being recognized this year ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 9 minutes ago, Rangatira said: Punting excellence not being recognized this year ? You know Entain dont like to reward successful punters, Ranga! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted July 11 Author Share Posted July 11 On 10/07/2024 at 5:56 PM, Brodie said: With respect, I havent heard of most of them?? Sarah O'Reilly? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 Yeah I recognised her and a couple of others only! Unsung heroes 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 Nathan Williamson and Jo Stevens. Not sure of any of the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 34 minutes ago, Brodie said: Nathan Williamson and Jo Stevens. Not sure of any of the others Cory Steele and Elizabeth Whelan be 2 more you know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 2 hours ago, Rangatira said: Cory Steele and Elizabeth Whelan be 2 more you know They are Greyhound affiliated lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 14 hours ago, Brodie said: They are Greyhound affiliated lol One is nominated for equine handling award and the other has been to harness stables namely Ray Green and Phil Williamson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 45 minutes ago, Rangatira said: One is nominated for equine handling award and the other has been to harness stables namely Ray Green and Phil Williamson. Nit sure about that? Corey Steele is the bloke that walks the greyhounds ? Whelans also was on Trackside and was into the greyhounds as well. who worked for Ray Green and Phil Williamson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 1 hour ago, Brodie said: who worked for Ray Green and Phil Williamson? Unsure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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