Awards

U.S. Awards To Dunn, McDuffee, Norman

December 16, 2021

The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) has selected David McDuffee as the Norman Woolworth Owner of the Year, Richard “Nifty” Norman as the Glen Garnsey Trainer of the Year and Dexter D...

Rising Star Awards To McCarthy, Otten

December 15, 2021

Two young people whose careers have grown quickly and are making a sizable impact on the sport are being honoured by the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA).

Lindy Farms Wins Proximity Award

December 15, 2021

Lindy Farms of Connecticut, the legacy breeding and racing operation of the Antonacci family which has seen subsequent generations grow and support the sport of harness racing, has been voted the Stan...

Weingartner To Receive USHWA Award

December 14, 2021

Ken Weingartner, Media Relations Manager for the United States Trotting Association and a 2019 electee into the Communicators Hall of Fame, has been named Member of the Year of the United States Harne...

Monticello-Goshen Awards Presented

December 13, 2021

United States Trotting Association president Russell Williams told attendees at the 62nd annual awards banquet of the Monticello-Goshen chapter of the U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) that “Th...

McDermott To Receive Good Guy Award

December 09, 2021

In harness racing, you can’t talk about a Hurrikane horse without also mentioning John McDermott. And it all started with a Donerail trotter named Hurri Kane Billy G.

Williams To Receive USHWA Award

November 22, 2021

United States Trotting Association president Russell Williams is uniquely qualified to apply knowledge, insight and legal perspective to the ever-evolving challenges facing the harness racing industry...

Awards Presented At Ohio Fair Banquet

November 22, 2021

The 2021 Ohio Fair Racing Conference wrapped up the year with its eighth annual banquet, held at the Ward L. Adams American Legion Post #54 in North Ridgeville, Ohio on Saturday Nov. 20.

USHWA Keystone Awards Announced

November 18, 2021

The Keystone Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) have announced their annual awards for outstanding accomplishments by Pennsylvania or Pennsylvania-connected interests, bo...

Downing Honoured With Neville Award

September 07, 2021

Thurman Downing, owner of the 1973 Little Brown Jug champ Melvins Woe, will be honoured as the 2021 Joseph Neville Memorial Award winner by the Little Brown Jug and the Delaware County Fair.

Grand River Nominated For Local Awards

August 29, 2021

Grand River Raceway is up for regional recognition as an entertainment destination in the Waterloo Region.

The O’Briens: A Night To Remember!

February 06, 2020

Saturday, February 1 was a night to remember as Standardbred Canada honoured and recognized the 2019 Canadian harness racing champions at the annual O’Brien Awards Black Tie Gala at the Hilton Mississ...