Nominations Open for Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards

ominations for the 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards are open and continue through Sunday, July 16.

Held in the U.S. for the first time in 2016, the awards are sponsored by Godolphin in association with the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protection Association, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, The Jockey Club and Breeders’ Cup Ltd. Godolphin also sponsors equivalent Stud and Stable Staff Awards in Ireland, Australia, Great Britain and France.

Cash prizes totaling $122,000 will be awarded to winners and two finalists in a total of seven categories. In addition, 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, Support Services Award and Leadership Award.

TIEA also announced the return of category sponsors Churchill Downs, Hallway Feeds, New York Racing Association, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Keeneland.

Keeneland again will host the awards ceremony Tuesday, October 17, at the entertainment center.