The finalists of the 2022 Purebred Industrial Employee Award in the US have been announced, including three finalists in six of the seven categories, as well as the winners and runners-up of the Award. Thoroughbred Industry Community Award – Jessica Hammond of the Thoroughbred Riders Association of Maryland, and Kyle Roper of CHI St. Vincent, respectively.
This year’s awards ceremony will once again be hosted by Keeneland and will take place on Friday, October 14. The finalists and their guests will be provided with accommodation and travel for the event. suburban contestants, a tour of the local horse farm, dinner for the finalists and their connections, and a Ceremonial luncheon followed by an afternoon of racing at Keeneland.
Council President Rogers Beasley commented: “It is more than an honor to be part of the Purebred Industrial Employee Award, it is the most meaningful program in the industry. Being able to recognize and reward individuals who have contributed so much to our industry is truly special. But all nominees should be so proud of their accomplishments that prompted someone to nominate them and tell their story.”
“I would also like to thank National HBPA, TOBA, The Jockey Club, Breeders’ Cup and Godolphin, without the guarantee and support of these awards this would not be possible. Finally, a big thank you to our media partners – BloodHorse Publications, The Thoroughbred Daily News, Daily Racing Form, TVG, Paulick Report and America Day at the Races – for helping to spread the word about the tournament. reward. “
TIEA welcomes category sponsors for the first time in 2021 and all seven will return as sponsors this year – Hallway Feeds, NTRA, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Keeneland, NYRA, I Am Horse Racing and Churchill Downs.
Winners of the Governance, Breeding Devotion, Devotion to Racing, Leadership and Support Services Awards will receive a $7,500 prize, with an additional $2,500 awarded to winning team at their farm, stable or organization. Two runners-up in these categories will win $2,500 each, with $2,500 awarded to their farm, barn or organization.
Newcomer Award winners will receive $2,000 and a 5-day educational trip to Dubai, with $1,000 awarded to their team at their workplace. The two runners-up in this prize will receive $1,000 each and $1,000 will also be given to their farm, barn or organization.
The finalists for the Purebred Industrial Employee Award 2022 are:
• Katherine McKee Governance Award sponsored by Keeneland
• Darla Shoemaker Gaige (Charles Town HBPA)
• Blaire Eads (EQUIX)
• Angela Ramsey (Sequel Holdings)
Support Services Award sponsored by I Am Horse Racer
• Walter “Stretch” Johnson (Protravel International)
• Timothy Tullock, Jr. (Maryland Jockey Club)
• Laura Scheer (New York Racing Association)
Contribution to Breeding Award sponsored by Hallway Feeds
• Don Jenkins (Darby Dan Farm)
• Danny Mitchell (Denali Stud)
• Steve Holbrook (Coolmore America
Racing Dedication Award sponsored by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association
• Alice Clapham (Graham Motion)
• Felipe Pulido Mendoza (Richard Mandella)
• Danny Ramsey (McPeek Racecourse)
Leadership Award sponsored by the Hagyard Equestrian Institute
• Matthew Zehnder (University of Kentucky Maine Lucky Ranch)
• Leanna Willaford (Bill Mott)
• Anne Eberhardt (BloodHorse Publishing)
Newcomer Award sponsored by the New York Racing Association
• Charles Churchill (Ed Brown Society and 1/ST Racing)
• Maddie Rowland (Elizabeth Merryman)
• Jonathan Estrada (David Donk)
Purebred Industrial Community Award sponsored by Churchill Downs
• Winner Jessica Hammond (Maryland Thoroughbred Riders Association)
• Runner-up (Kyle Roper, CHI St. Vincent)
