Ushwa Awards

Hawley To Receive President’s Award

December 08, 2021

The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced that New York State Assemblyman Stephen Hawley is the recipient of their 2021 President’s Award for his stro...

Faraldo To Receive Leadership Award

December 07, 2021

It is in his role as head of the Standardbred Owners Association of New York that Joseph Faraldo has contributed to horse racing, fighting vigorously for horsepeople’s rights.

Chatt Named 'Unsung Hero' Recipient

December 07, 2021

The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) has named Jami Chatt their 2021 Unsung Hero award recipient at Batavia Downs.

Journalism Entries Due December 20

December 01, 2021

The best of harness racing journalism in 2020-21 will be honoured by the U.S. Harness Writers Association with the John Hervey Awards for writing, Sam McKee Award for broadcasting, and George Smallsre...

Noms Open For DE Caretaker Award

November 30, 2021

The Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is currently accepting nominations for its second annual Caretaker of the Year award.

USHWA Accepting Caretaker Nominations

November 30, 2021

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Caretaker of the Year Award, presented by the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA).

Hotel Reservations Open For U.S. Awards

November 29, 2021

Hotel room reservations can now be made for the U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, which will be held on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022.

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...

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...

Canadian Winners At Dan Patch Awards

February 25, 2018

Canadians were well represented at the United States Harness Writers Association's 2017 Dan Patch Awards banquet on Sunday evening (February 25) at the Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, Florida.

'Hannelore' Named US Horse Of The Year

February 25, 2018

The connections of Hannelore Hanover need to make room for several more trophies.

Dan Patch Awards Date Set For 2018

The U. S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA), the trade organization of harness racing communicators and the largest organization of its kind in the world, announced it will be holding its 2018 Dan P...