Nominate for the Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2017
10 April, 2017
Thoroughbred
The Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards recognise and reward the hard work and dedication of stud and stable staff, acknowledging the huge contribution they make to the Australian racing and breeding industry.
There are six award categories with an overall Thoroughbred Excellence Award recognising an exceptional contribution to the industry.
Each award winner receives a specially commissioned trophy and a share of the $100,000 prize-pool.
Nominations close 12:00am (AEST) Sunday 16 April.
Leadership Award (Stud or Stable)
An award to an individual staff member in a managerial or supervisory role in a stud or stable who has displayed leadership qualities – in particular in terms of quality people management, mentoring and support of staff, attention to workplace health and safety, commitment to continuous improvement and displaying good business acumen.
Trophy and $10,000 to winner with $3,000 to employer to share amongst staff.
$1,000 to the runner-up.
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Horsemanship Award (Stud or Stable)
An award to an individual staff member who has shown talent for horsemanship, consistency and reliability in or out of the saddle. Must include an affinity with horses and gives a priority to animal welfare. Must demonstrate a degree of success with the thoroughbred, whether it be in breeding or racing or both, that has been borne out of their particular skill set.
Trophy and $10,000 to winner with $3,000 to employer to share amongst staff.
$1,000 to the runner-up.
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Dedication to Breeding Award
An award to an individual staff member who has shown talent in thoroughbred breeding horsemanship, consistency and reliability in a stud role. Must have at least 5 years service in the breeding industry and must have been pivotal in his or her employer’s success.
Trophy and $10,000 to winner with $3,000 to employer to share amongst staff.
$1,000 to the runner-up.
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Dedication to Racing Award
An award to an individual staff member who has shown talent for horsemanship in the racing field, consistency and reliability in racing role. Must have at least 5 years service in the racing industry and must have been pivotal in his or her employer’s success.
Trophy and $10,000 to winner with $3,000 to employer to share amongst staff.
$1,000 to the runner-up.
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Administration and Ancillary Services Award (Stud or Stable)
An award to an individual staff member who works in an administration role in a stud or racing yard or services ancillary to racing or breeding (such as Race Club administrators and staff, stud or stable administration staff, farm, garden and maintenance staff). Must demonstrate exceptional skills, loyalty or some achievement that has added value to their employer’s business, and directly or indirectly to industry standards.
Trophy and $10,000 to winner with $3,000 to employer to share amongst staff.
$1,000 to the runner-up.
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Thoroughbred Care and Welfare Award
An award to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the care and welfare of thoroughbreds who are not actively racing, and/or created a greater awareness, passion and care for the thoroughbred horse in its second/alternate career (breeding, breaking, pre and post racing career, re-homing, retraining, providing a comfortable retirement etc.). These may be, for example, a quite achiever/ paid or volunteer in retraining or re-homing of the thoroughbred. (This winner will not be eligible for the Thoroughbred Excellence Award).
Trophy and $10,000 to winner with $3,000 to employer to share amongst staff.
$1,000 to the runner-up.
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Thoroughbred Excellence Award – Overall Award (Stud or Stable Only)
Winner to be selected from one of the five categories (i.e. excludes Thoroughbred Care and Welfare Award). Must have made a significant, exceptional contribution to the industry.
Trophy and an additional $5,000 to the winner with an additional $2,000 to the winner’s yard/stud to be divided amongst stable/stud employees.