Much-respected Maryland racing official Georgeanne Hale will receive the Jane Goldstein Exemplary Leadership Award during the third annual Horse Racing Women's Summit in Arcadia, CA, Sept. 25-27.
“I am honored and surprised to receive the Jane Goldstein Leadership Award,” said Hale. “To be honored by an organization as great as the Horse Racing Women's Summit is something I never would have dreamed of. I am lucky and grateful to work in an industry that I love and have supported for so many years. Thank you to the HRWS board for nominating me for such a distinguished award.”
Hale began her career with the Maryland Jockey Club in 1984 as an assistant racing secretary and after taking on the role of racing secretary at Timonium in 1986, became the first and only woman to serve in that capacity at a major North American racetrack when promoted by the Maryland Jockey Club in 2000.
Hale has been instrumental in helping to build Maryland's major racing events, including the GI Preakness Stakes, the GI Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and the Maryland Million series while also building professional relationships across the country. A staunch supporter of Thoroughbred aftercare, Hale works closely with Maryland's Beyond The Wire program as well as the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
“Georganne has dedicated her career–and her heart–to elevating the standards of our sport. This award is a testament to her hard work and her unwavering integrity,” said Stacie Clark-Rogers, Operations Consultant of the TAA. “She doesn't just lead; she inspires. She doesn't just push for better; she lifts everyone up along the way.”
The award, named for ground-breaking turf publicist Jane Goldstein who was recognized for the inaugural presentation in 2022, is just one reflection of the HRWS core pillars to Engage, Elevate and Invest in the women of horse racing.
“What started as an opportunity to celebrate an incredibly important woman of racing–Jane Goldstein–has become an annual opportunity for the HRWS to honor the accomplishments of a woman in our industry each year.” said Shona Rotondo, HRWS Marketing Committee Chair. “This award recognizes those who have dedicated their lives to horse racing and to forging a path for women to come. We are thrilled to take a moment to recognize Georganne this year for all that she has accomplished in her career.”
Tickets for this year's Horse Racing Women's Summit can be purchased online through Sept. 18.
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