Nominations for Racing Welfare's Lifetime in Racing Awards are now open. Recognising those that have dedicated their life to working in racing, nominees are welcome from any sector of the UK racing industry. There will be four regional winners selected by a judging panel and recognised with a trophy presentation and VIP race day experience during the autumn. The nominating process follows the week-long Racing Staff Week, which was held from June 25-July 1.The two Racing Staff Week charity races at Doncaster and Newton Abbot were won by Michael Vokins aboard Amsby (GB) (Sir Percy {GB}), for the Harry Eustace stable and Imogen Levick riding Uncle Dick (GB) (Toronado {Ire}) for Eve Johnson Houton, respectively.
Racing Welfare Chief Executive, Dawn Goodfellow, said, “It was an absolute delight to see so many organisations across the industry celebrating Racing Staff Week. Congratulations to all the riders in the charity races for an exceptional achievement and for their outstanding fundraising efforts. The Lifetime in Racing Awards provide the perfect opportunity for the industry to continue their thanks and appreciation of the most dedicated members of our workforce, and we encourage anyone in the industry to put forward those they feel are most deserving of this recognition.”
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