Ushwa Awards

‘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...

Writers Dole Out Awards

November 24, 2015

The Monticello-Goshen Chapter USHWA held its 57th annual awards banquet for the third consecutive year in Middletown, NY at The Fountains on Sands Road on Sunday, November 22.

Deadline Set For Hervey Awards

November 18, 2015

The deadline for entries for the 2015 John Hervey Awards, which honour the best of harness racing journalism, is December 10. Entries will be accepted in four categories – news/commentary writing, fea...

PA Writers’ Chapter's Award Winners

February 27, 2015

The Keystone Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced the harness racing humans and equines that it will honour for outstanding performance in 2014 – and in one notable c...

Dan Patch Awards Presented

February 22, 2015

“She’s as perfect as they come, and I guess finishing off with Horse of the Year exemplifies how perfect she is.”

Florida's Finest Honoured At Banquet

January 31, 2015

The Florida Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association held their 24th annual Hall of Fame awards banquet Friday evening with a crowd of nearly 200 present at the Pompano Beach Elks Club...

Dan Patch Awards Gala Tickets Available

January 22, 2015

The Dan Patch Horse of the Year trophies will be presented on Sunday, February 22, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. Tickets for the gala event, the Dan Patch Awards Banquet – Night of Champions, are now avai...

Hervey Award Winners Announced

January 22, 2015

On Thursday, January 22, the United States Harness Writers Association announced the winners of the 53rd annual John Hervey Awards for excellence in harness racing journalism.

Ohio Award Winners Announced

January 18, 2015

The Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association will hand out its annual awards at the Ohio Harness Horseman’s Association banquet on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Columbus Marri...

President’s Award To Fazoli’s Howard

January 09, 2015

Fazoli’s President and CEO Carl Howard has been named the 2014 President’s Award honouree by United States Harness Writers Association chief Chris Tully.

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.

Double Honours For Jack Darling

December 31, 2014

For his vision of giving back to life beyond the racetrack, the United States Harness Writers Association has voted Jack Darling two Dan Patch Awards: the Unsung Hero and Good Guy awards.