Award categories

Qualities:
• Desire to learn, improve and progress their skills and knowledge.
• Motivated and committed to become an integral part of the team and shown ambition for a career in the industry.
• Excellent work ethic, team spirit and willingness to help
• Has made a positive impact since their arrival

The winner will also receive an additional prize of an educational trip to Dubai. This will include return Emirates economy class flights from London to Dubai together with five nights’ accommodation in a luxury hotel and an educational tour of Dubai. This prize is to be taken in February/March 2020 (exact dates will be confirmed by September 2019) and shall be conditional on additional terms and conditions which the winner will be notified of following the Awards ceremony. The winner must be a stud or stable employee at the time of travel, and must provide a letter from his/her employer prior to travel in January 2020 to confirm that this is the case.

Qualities:
• Excellent leadership skills, committed to mentoring, motivating and supporting their colleagues
• Takes a genuine interest in the welfare and development of less experienced members of the team
• Leads by example in their conduct and demonstration of positive values and behaviours
• Ensures the environment in which they work is inclusive – involving and empowering team members and demonstrating respect for the talents, beliefs, and ways of living of their team

Qualities:
• Excellent horsemanship
• Team spirit, attention to detail and reliability
• Prioritises equine welfare in everything they do
• Contributes to the overall performance of the yard through their commitment in and out of the saddle

Qualities:
• Excellent horsemanship (if applicable)
• Team spirit, attention to detail and reliability
• Prioritises equine welfare in everything they do
• Positive contributor to the performance of the stud through their passion and dedication for the breeding industry

Qualities:
• Dedication and passion for their job and the wider industry
• Has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience that is of great benefit to their employer, team, horses and the industry as a whole
• Loyalty, perseverance, commitment and continued passion

Qualities:
• Charitable, selfless and passionate
• Anyone who works, volunteers or fundraises for the benefit of those working in the industry, particularly those in need of additional support or guidance
• Goes above and beyond the requirements of their job to ensure individuals and the racing community as a whole feel welcome, supported and valued
• A champion of the values of our sport who has positively impacted on the lives of individuals and/or local, diverse communities through the wider reach of racing

This award was introduced in 2016, in conjunction with Racing Welfare, and is named in memory of Rory MacDonald who was Chief Executive of the British Racing School for 22 years who worked tirelessly in the wider racing community