Railbird Recognition Awards

Some ‘Railbird’ Awards Announced

January 07, 2016

Throughout the month of December, 19 nominees in two categories vied against each other for the Railbird Recognition Awards, the fan-voted accolade sponsored by the United States Harness Writers Assoc...

Railbird Voting Ends Thursday

December 28, 2015

Thursday (Dec. 31) is the deadline for fans to cast their ballots in the 2015 Railbird Recognition fan vote for Horseperson of the Year.

‘Railbird Recognition’ Voting Open

December 02, 2015

For the seventh consecutive year, the United States Harness Writers Association, in conjunction with the United States Trotting Association, will be looking for fans of harness racing to express their...

Sebastian K, Yoder ‘Railbird’ Winners

January 08, 2015

Fan voting for the Railbird Recognition Awards concluded this past New Year’s Eve and each categorical winner was realized in different ways – one in a photo and one by a landslide.

‘Railbird’ Voting Switches On Saturday

December 18, 2014

The Railbird Recognition voting for Horseperson of the Year will conclude Friday (December 19) at midnight.

Fans Honour Palone With Railbird Awards

January 06, 2013

The fans are the lifeblood of the harness racing industry, and it’s the fans who vote for their all-stars in the Railbird Recognition Awards.

Last Chance To Vote For U.S. Horseperson Of The Year

December 27, 2012

The fan-voted Railbird Recognition balloting is winding down for 2012 and your opportunity to select the 'Horseperson of the Year' will end on Monday, December 31 at midnight.

2012 Railbird Recognition Details

November 27, 2012

For the fourth consecutive year, the United States Harness Writers Association, in conjunction with the United States Trotting Association, will be looking for fans of harness racing to express their ...

Fans Like Gural, 'Big Bad’ Jug

January 04, 2012

Voting for the United States Harness Writers Association and United States Trotting Association's Railbird Recognition Awards ended on New Year’s Eve, and the voice of the fans of harness racing has b...