TIEA Award Nomination Deadline Less Than a Week Away

Employers and colleagues have less than a week left to nominate America's most dedicated stud and stable staff for the 2018 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (TIEA), with nominations closing Wednesday, Aug. 15.

The prestigious awards–presented by Godolphin and supported this year by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA), The Jockey Club, the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HPBA), Breeders' Cup Ltd., Churchill Downs, and Keeneland–carry a total prize pool of $128,000, with both the category winners and their fellow peers in their stable, farm, or office benefitting from being recognized.

Nominations for the awards can be made by anyone within the industry, from any part of the United States. Trainers, owners, breeders, managers and colleagues can show their appreciation for the hard-working members of their staff and reward those individuals who form the backbone of the racing and breeding industry in America.

The awards are divided into six categories, with four that are specific to breeding and racing. These category winners will receive $10,000 each, along with another $5,000 to be shared among their co-workers. Two runners-up will receive $2,500 each, with another $2,500 to be shared.

The Newcomer Award, which was added in 2017, will reward the winner with $5,000 and a trip to Dubai, as well as an additional $2,000 to share among co-workers. Runners-up will receive $2,000 each, with another $1,000 to be shared. The sixth category, The Community Award, rewards one winner with $10,000 and another $5,000 to be given to the winner's designated charity.

The winners will be announced during a ceremony hosted at Churchill Downs Wednesday, Oct. 31. Nomination forms are available at http://godolphinUSawards.com/nominations.

For further information, please contact: Andy Schweigardt, Director of Industry Relations and Development, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders' Association at 859-276-2291 or [email protected].