The Host Committee of the 2015 Atlantic Breeders Crown will again recognize Atlantic harness racing families for their long-term contribution to the industry.

One family meeting the criteria will be selected from each of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Awards sponsored by the Province of Prince Edward Island will be presented as part of the Host Banquet on Saturday, October 10 at the Rodd Royalty Inn, 14 Capital Drive, Charlottetown, PEI.

The harness racing industry and general public are invited to submit nominations to the Evaluation Committees in each province for consideration for recognition. Nominations should be in written form, and detail how the nominated family meet the suggested criteria:

1. Fifty years of family involvement in Atlantic Harness Racing
2. At least one family member still active in the industry in some capacity
3. Achievements on an Atlantic /Canadian scale as a breeder, owner, trainer, driver or builder
4. Public recognition for outstanding contribution to Atlantic Harness Racing – i.e. National or Provincial Halls of Fame)
5. Success in major Atlantic Canadian races – i.e. track records, stakes or invitational wins, significant milestones,(i.e wins) etc. or prolific success of several family members
6. Longevity of success of family member(s)

The Evaluation Committees reserve the right to submit nominations as well. Nominations are due by September 10.

The evaluation committees, which have been established in each province, will select one family per Atlantic province to be honoured. Since its initiation in 2001, the following families have been recognized:

From New Brunswick

The Alexander, Armstrong, Barrieau, Breau, Bishop, Doherty, Downey, Goguen, Goodine, Irving, Nicholson, Queen, Stevenson and Trites families

From Nova Scotia

The Daniels, Davis, Gillis, Haley, MacLeod, MacDonnell, MacKinnon, MacQuarrie, Pinkney, Rankin, Ratchford, Smith, and Whebby families

From Prince Edward Island

The Andrew, Annear, Bernard, Chappell, Hennessey, Kelly, MacGregor, MacPhee, O’Brien, Poulton, Smallwood, Smith, Whelan and Willis families

From Newfoundland

The Cliff Garland, Dennis Gallway, and the Deering, Dillon, Forward, McDonald, Oliver and Pack families.
Please forward nominations to:

Prince Edward Island

Jerry McCabe, Host Committee
Phone: 902-892-7510
Email: [email protected]

Nova Scotia

Robyn Crowe, Nova Scotia Harness Racing Industry Association
Phone: 902-956-4385
Fax: 902-483-9060
Email: [email protected]

New Brunswick

New Brunswick Harness Racing Industry Association
Phone: 506-459-3204 or 506-636-6927
Fax: 506-206-2403 or 506-636-6959
Email: [email protected]

Newfoundland

Brett Whelan, St Johns Racetrack and Entertainment Centre
Phone: 709-699-3298
Email: [email protected]