The Host Committee of the 2009 Atlantic Breeders Crown will again recognize Atlantic Harness Racing Families for their significant long term contribution to the industry
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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, Saturday, October 10, 2009, at the Delta Hotel, Charlottetown.
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, which is:
- 1) Fifty years(1959-2009) of continuous family involvement in Atlantic Harness Racing
- 2) At least one family member still active in the industry in some capacity
- 3) Achievements on a 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 races, i.e. Track records, stakes or invitational wins, significant milestones, etc. or prolific success of several family members
- 6) Longevity of success of family member(s)
The Evaluation Committees reserve the right to collectively submit nominations as well. Nominations are due by September 18, 2009.
The Evaluation Committees, which has 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
• Alexander
• Barrieau
• Breau
• Bishop
• Doherty
• Downey
• Nicholson
• Queen
From Nova Scotia
• Daniels
• Haley
• MacLeod
• Pinkney
• Ratchford
• Rankin
• Smith
• Whebby
From Prince Edward Island
• Bernard
• Chappell
• Hennessey
• Kelly
• MacGregor,
• Poulton
• Smith
• Willis
From Newfoundland
• Dennis
• Gallway
• MacDonald
• Pack
Please forward nominations to:
Prince Edward Island:
• Jerry McCabe
Host Committee
[email protected]
or:
• Kent Oakes
PEI Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2000
Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7N9
Phone 902-368-5253
Fax 902-368-4857
[email protected]
Nova Scotia:
• Doug Harkness
Nova Scotia Harness Racing Industry Association
Phone: 902-667-3469
Fax: 902-667-0419
[email protected]
New Brunswick:
• Ross Galbraith
New Brunswick Harness Racing Industry Association
Phone: 506-260-6700
Fax: 506-450-4944
[email protected]
Newfoundland:
• Rod Forward
St Johns Horsemen's Association
Phone: 709-682-6549
(With files from Harness Racing PEI)