Nominations are being accepted for the 2008 Groom of the Year Award, which is sponsored annually by Harness Tracks of America and Hanover Shoe Farms.
The award recognizes the unsung heroes of the sport, the grooms who maintain the health and welfare of the sport's horses.
All that is needed to nominate a groom is a letter from an individual or group to Harness Tracks of America detailing the skills and special qualities of the groom.
The winning groom receives an oil painting of himself or herself with the horse of their choice.
All individuals nominated for the award receive a certificate of excellence and the first 50 grooms nominated also receive an embroidered jacket as a groom of the year nominee.
The deadline for nominations is December 31, 2008. All entries detailing why candidates are deserving of the honor as groom of the year should be mailed to Harness Tracks of America, 4640 East Sunrise, Suite 200, Tucson, AZ, 85718.
Nominations also may be submitted by fax (520-529-3235) or by e-mail [email protected].
Letters must contain the name, address, telephone number and jacket size for the nominated groom, along with the name, address and telephone number of the nominator.