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Racing Industry Employee Awards

Racing and Wagering Western Australia are proud to introduce the inaugural Racing Industry Employee Awards programme.

The awards program is open to all three racing codes and is designed to recognise the hard-working members of the racing industry who work tirelessly behind the scenes.

The judges will be looking for people who demonstrate reliability, teamwork and dedication to their job and the welfare of the animals in their care. Additionally it is expected that the winners will be people who are an asset to their industry and are role models for others to promote the opportunities that careers in the racing codes offer.

RWWA encourages all trainers to participate in the awards program and to nominate and recognise their most valued employees.

Currently taking nominations for Kennelhand. To obtain a nomination form click here (PDF 82KB). Nominations close on January 30, 2009.

Categories

• Thoroughbred
  Stablehand - must work more than 20 hours per week and must be licensed.
  Trackrider - must work more than 20 hours per week and must be licensed.
• Harness
  Stablehand - must work more than 20 hours per week and must be licensed.
• Greyhounds
  Kennelhand - must work more than 20 hours per week.
• Breeders
  Studhand (Thoroughbred) - must work more than 20 hours per week.
  Studhand (Harness) - must work more than 20 hours per week.

Nomination Process

• A person can be nominated for 1 (one) category only.
• A nomination can be made by the employer or any other person connected with the stable / kennel /stud - including any registered trainer, owner or stud manager.
• A nomination can be made by a race club.
• All nominations must be completed on the official nomination form and all questions must be completed.
• The nomination form must be completed and returned to:
  Ron Fleming, RWWA, PO Box 222, Belmont WA 6984 or email to ron.fleming@rwwa.com.au