Given by the Maryland Million Ltd. Board of Directors, nominations for the 2023 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award are due by Oct. 1, the organization said in a release Thursday.
This year's recipient will receive a $1,000 honorarium and be recognized at the Sip & Win event and during Jim McKay Maryland Million Day at Laurel Park on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Potential nominees should embody characteristics that are valuable, but often go unrewarded. They should be honest, hardworking, humble and should set a good example through their principles and actions.
Nominees that are not selected for the award will be considered in the future without further need for submission.
Kelly, the first and only publicist for the Jim McKay Maryland Million Day racing program, was involved from the introduction of the concept in 1985 until his death in 2012.
Recent recipients include, Heather Cellinesi, Ahesahmahk Dahn, Brenda Herzog and Fran Burns.
Nominee must have:
- Demonstrated a particular commitment, impact or contribution to the Thoroughbred industry or equine community in general;
- Been involved in the Thoroughbred industry in Maryland for at least five years.
Nomination must include:
- A completed nomination form, online or hard copy;
- A recommendation letter of 500 words or less expounding on the reasons for your nomination.
Return all documents to: Maryland Million Ltd.,Attn: Becky Remsberg, 321 Main Street, Reisterstown, MD, 21136 or email bremsberg@marylandthoroughbred.com.
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