The Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (TIEA), sponsored by Godolphin, are pleased to announce 1/ST RACING as the sponsor of the Support Services Award for 2023. Said Jodie Vella-Gregory, Vice President of Industry Relations at 1/ST RACING, “1/ST RACING is honored and excited to be part of this important industry initiative that recognizes the hard-working individuals who are the backbone of our industry.” The Support Services Award is one of a total of seven categories in which nominations can be made this year.

Another important change to the 2023 TIEA is the opportunity for individuals working in the Canadian Thoroughbred industry to be nominated. Katie LaMonica, Charities Manager for Godolphin USA commented, “Following a recent meeting with our partners, the Jockey Club, the HBPA, TOBA and the Breeders’ Cup, we felt it appropriate to extend nominations across the border to Canada. While we might be separated by a border, our industries are very much interconnected, and it really does make sense to make this meaningful revision.”

Godolphin sponsors related awards in England, Ireland, France, and Australia.

For more information or to nominate, go to tiea.org.