O'brien Awards

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OLG Partners With SC On Groom Award

December 17, 2021

Standardbred Canada (SC) is pleased to announced that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) will continue its partnership with SC on the Outstanding Groom Award for the 2021 O’Brien Awards.

And The 2021 O’Brien Awards Theme Is…

December 15, 2021

The O’Brien Awards Gala is one of Canadian harness racing’s most coveted events, and even though the event was virtual last year and again this year, guests continue to outdo themselves with incredibl...

O'Brien Ballots Due Today

December 12, 2021

The deadline for voters to submit their O’Brien Ballots, and for members and fans to take part in the Fan Ballot is Monday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m.

2021 O'Brien Awards Voting Open!

December 06, 2021

Racing fans, here’s your chance to have a say in Canadian harness racing's year-end awards!

Cam Fella Award Submissions Due November 30

November 25, 2021

Standardbred Canada is accepting submissions for the 2021 Cam Fella Award. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. (EST) on November 30.

O’Brien Award Of Horsemanship Submissions Due November 24

November 23, 2021

Standardbred Canada (SC) invites members and associations to make submissions for the 2021 O’Brien Award of Horsemanship.

Cam Fella Award Submissions Wanted

November 04, 2021

Standardbred Canada is now accepting submissions for the 2021 Cam Fella Award.

SC Seeks Nominations For O’Brien Award Of Horsemanship

November 03, 2021

Standardbred Canada (SC) invites members and associations to make submissions for the 2021 O’Brien Award of Horsemanship.

Virtual Event For 2021 O'Brien Awards

October 27, 2021

Standardbred Canada’s Board of Directors today announced that the 2021 O’Brien Awards Gala will be a virtual event in February.

Changes To Criteria For O’Brien Award Of Horsemanship

August 29, 2021

At the recent Standardbred Canada (SC) Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved a change to the criteria for the O’Brien Award of Horsemanship.

Keith Waples Driver of the Year Award

August 06, 2021

At the recent Standardbred Canada Board of Directors meeting, the O’Brien Awards Committee proposed a recommendation to the Board of Directors that the O’Brien “Driver of the Year” award be renamed th...

Change To Breeder Of The Year Criteria

Standardbred Canada’s Board of Directors would like to announce a change to the criteria for the Armstrong Breeder of the Year Award, effective with the 2021 O’Brien Awards.