The Manitoba Standardbred industry took some time this past Saturday night (Nov. 17) to honour some of its top horses and horsepeople for their 2018 campaigns of racing.

The 2018 Manitoba Harness Racing Industry Awards took place in Miami and notable names from the provincial scene secured some year-end accolades once again.

The awards ceremony was preceded by a cocktail hour and dinner. The organization’s annual meeting was also conducted on Saturday.

The list of award winners from the evening appears below.

Horseperson of the Year
• Arthur Rey

Trainer of the Year
• Trevor Williams

Horse of the Year
• Blue Eyed Cowboy

Aged Mare of the Year
• Honey Booboolina

Owner of the Year
• Wanda Howlett

Driver of the Year
• Don Howlett

Manitoba-Bred of the Year
• Dontchase Justpace

Top Driver (30 Starts and Under)
• Darryl Mason

Top Trainer (30 Stars and Under)
• Paula Mason

Two-Year-Old Colt
• Heartland Banysbro

Two-Year-Old Filly
• Birds I View

Three-Year-Old Colt
• Good Eye Hawkeye

Three-Year-Old Filly
• Dontchase Justpace

Manitoba-Bred Aged Gelding
• Cor Dees Rocket

Claimer of the Year
• Witch Doctor

See Me Go Award of Sportsmanship
• Kevin Hildebrandt

Rookie of the Year
• Kevin Hildebrandt

Ron Waples Award for Industry Building
• Val Isman and Merle Bryce

Standardbred Canada Owner of the Year Award
• Dean Rey