O'brien Awards

MacDonald To Sing National Anthem

January 23, 2014

Organizers for the 25th anniversary edition of the O’Brien awards are pleased to announce that Nova Scotia native Haley MacDonald will open the Gala with the Canadian national anthem.

O’Brien Ticket Sales Close Today

January 20, 2014

With the 25th anniversary edition of the O’Brien Awards fast approaching, organizers are putting the finishing touches on many of the items associated with the awards and the entire weekend.

Dream Team Rewind: Peaceful Way

January 19, 2014

For the past 25 years, a select group of Canada’s top horses and people have been honoured with the sport’s most prestigious award – the O’Brien.

The Evolution Of Advertising

January 14, 2014

The world of advertising is constantly evolving. Back in 1989, the first year of the O’Brien Awards, all of the ads in the souvenir O’Brien program were black and white.

Dream Team Rewind: Rainbow Blue

January 12, 2014

For the past 25 years, a select group of Canada’s top horses and people have been honoured with the sport’s most prestigious award – the O’Brien.

O’Brien Hosts Announced

January 10, 2014

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that Ken Middleton and Lee Drake will co-host the 2013 O’Brien Awards.

O’Brien Program Deadline

January 08, 2014

Each year Standardbred Canada produces a four-colour souvenir program for the O’Brien Awards.

No 2013 Cam Fella Recipient

January 08, 2014

Standardbred Canada today announced there will not be a 2013 recipient for the Cam Fella Award.

Finalists Announced For 2013 Media Excellence Awards

January 03, 2014

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2013 Media Excellence Awards.

Keep Up With The O'Briens

December 30, 2013

Keep up-to-date with the latest news, tweets and updates for the 25th anniversary of the O’Brien Awards on our new O’Brien landing page.

2013 O’Brien Finalists Announced

December 18, 2013

On Wednesday, December 18, Standardbred Canada announced the finalists for the 2013 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season.

Pick Your O'Briens Dream Team

December 08, 2013

For the 25th anniversary of the O'Brien Awards, Trot Magazine is asking fans of harness racing to select the dream stable of past O'Brien Award winners.