Nominations open for Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards
Nominations for the American edition of the 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards are now open, and will be accepted through July 16.
After a review and interview process on those nominations, the awards will be presented at a ceremony Oct. 17 at Keeneland.
The TIEA, held for the first time in America in 2016, has Godolphin as a principal sponsor, in association with The Jockey Club, the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protection Association, the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, and the Breeders' Cup.
Godolphin sponsors equivalent awards in Ireland, Australia, Great Britain, and France.
Winners and two finalists will be recognized in seven categories. Cash prizes totaling $122,000 will be awarded; runners-up will receive monetary awards for the first time in 2023.
The awards are the Dr. J. David "Doc" Richardson Community Award, Katherine McKee Administration Award, Dedication to Breeding Award, Dedication to Racing Award, Newcomer Award, and the Support Services and Leadership Award.
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