Nomination Deadline Nears for TIEA Program
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The deadline for nominations for the new Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards is fast approaching, officials said July 19.
The awards, announced by Godolphin in May, are open to anyone who works in a supporting role in Thoroughbred racing and breeding. They are designed to recognize and reward dedicated, hard-working individuals who are the backbone of the industry.
The deadline for nominations is Aug. 1. There are five categories: Leadership Award Farm, Leadership Award Racing, Dedication to Breeding Award, Dedication to Racing Award, and a Thoroughbred Industry Community Award.
In addition to a commemorative trophy for the winners, three individual awards in each category will be distributed for first place ($10,000), second place ($2,500), and third place ($2,500) in the first four categories, respectively, with a single first-place award given in the fifth. On top of this, farm and racing employees associated with each award recipient will receive monetary recognition. Total prize money for the five awards will be $115,000.
Trainers Kiaran McLaughlin and Bob Baffert, owners Maggi Moss and Sol Kumin, breeder and owner John Phillips, Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron, and former jockey and broadcast racing analyst Donna Brothers have taken on ambassadorial roles in support of the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards.
The TIEA ceremony will be held Oct. 7, opening day of the Keeneland fall meet. More information is available at www.godolphinUSawards.com.