Awards

John Calabrese has been chosen the U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Amateur Driver of the Year for 2023 in a vote conducted by USHWA with the amateur driving clubs.

Margaret Gillon, who is a longtime and greatly appreciated member of the Ron Burke Stable, has been named the 2023 Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year.

Fourth generation harness racing family member Lawrence S. DeVan looks fondly upon the outstanding individuals that he has met in his lifetime spent around Standardbreds.

The Rutgers Equine Science Center presented Mr. Taylor Palmer Jr. with the 2024 Spirit of the Horse award for his decades of service to the New Jersey equine industry.

The shortest distance between points is a straight, direct line. Adam Moeykens, a 20-year-old native of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, knew early in life the goal that he wanted to achieve and has embarked ...

The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association(USHWA) and Batavia Downs has announced that driver Kyle Swift will receive the 2023 Rising Star Award during the Night of ...

Finishing in 12th place in the New York Sire Stakes Excelsior Series may not sound all that impressive to the casual observer; however, for small breeders Gary Messenger and Ken Weckstein, it’s the co...

Shawn Wiles, Executive Director of Racing and Facilities at Monticello Raceway, has been recognized for his efforts on behalf of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), the sport’s lead...

Tom Cunningham, best known for his knowledge of the sport and lively attire, has been a fixture at the Standardbred auctions for over 50 years. In fact, his position within the industry has put him on...

Kim Hankins, the executive director of the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA) and a fully participating member in all aspects of the harness game for over a half-century, has been selected...

The New York Sire Stakes and USTA District 8 hosted their annual awards banquet on Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame in Goshen, New York to recognize and honour horses, owner...

Lawrence Sheppard DeVan, a lifelong participant in the harness racing industry, will be the recipient of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Monticello-Goshen Chapter’s Lifetime Achi...