The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship awards, totaling an impressive $44,200 USD in educational support for students connected to the harness racing industry.

Thanks to the generous support of our donors and sponsors, the MSOA continues its commitment to fostering the next generation through academic opportunity.

Top honours this year go to Alana Palone and Avery O’Sullivan, each receiving the prestigious $10,000 Bob Key Memorial Scholarship.

Additional 2025 MSOA Scholarship Recipients include:

• Lexi Twaddle – $5,000 Burke Racing Scholarship
• Ryan Keith – $5,000 Burke Racing Scholarship in Memory of Mickey Burke
• Gracie Sokol – $3,700 Six Pack Scholarship (donated by Hanover Shoe Farms)
• Savannah Barnard – $2,750 MSOA Scholarship
• Drew Collins – $2,750 MSOA Scholarship
• Brett Sugg – $2,000 Amulet Rehabilitation Scholarship
• Lily Rhoades – $2,000 In Memory of Wayne Shaffer Scholarship
• Grace Suleski – $1,000 Meadows Scholarship

“We are thrilled to recognize the hard work and dedication of these students,” said MSOA President Lisa Dunn. “Each recipient demonstrates the values and spirit of our racing community, and we are grateful to our donors for making these opportunities possible.”

The MSOA remains committed to supporting higher education and looks forward to watching these exceptional young individuals continue to grow and thrive in their academic and personal pursuits. Scholarships will be presented to students on Adios Day at The Meadows on Saturday, July 26.

The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA) is a nonprofit organization that represents the interests of approximately 700 Standardbred trainers, drivers, caretakers and owners at The Meadows. In addition to providing horses to race at The Meadows, MSOA administers such member-centric services as health insurance and retirement programs for horsemen and horsewomen.

(Meadows Standardbred Owners Association)