Given by the Maryland Million Ltd. Board of Directors, nominations for the 2024 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award are due by Oct. 1, the organization said in a Thursday release.
Potential nominees should embody characteristics that are valuable, but often go unrewarded. Nominees that are not selected for the award on Maryland Millions Day will be considered in the future without further need for submission.
Publicist Joe Kelly was involved from the introduction of the concept in 1985 until his death in 2012. Recent recipients include: Brenda Herzog, Fran Burns and last year's award winner Betty McCue.
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: Emily Stakem, 321 Main Street, Reisterstown, MD, 21136 or email registrar@marylandthoroughbred.com.
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