Victorian Greyhound Awards 2015-2016
Greyhound Racing Victoria hosted its 2015/16 Victorian Greyhound Awards at the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club on 19 August, 2016. Check out some of the highlights that took place on the night in the videos below.
2015/16 Victorian Greyhound Awards Highlights
General highlights package from the 2015/16 Victorian Greyhound Awards night.
Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula shows his support
Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula outlined his support for greyhound racing in Victoria.
‘We’re proud of our participants’: GRV Chairman Bernie Carolan
GRV Chairman Bernie Carolan speaking at the 2015/16 Victorian Greyhound Awards.
‘He deserves this’: Fernando Bale claims highest accolade
Fernando Bale was adjudged the 2015/16 Sprinter of the Year and Greyhound of the Year.
Greyhound Adoption Program highlights
A Greyhound Adoption Program highlights reel was one of several videos played on the night.
Connecting with stakeholders and local communities
Victorian greyhound racing’s growth away from the racetrack was shown in this video at the awards night.
GRV Welfare Award:
Aileen Travis
Experienced greyhound foster carer Aileen Travis was the inaugural recipient of the GRV Welfare Award.
Ken Carr Medal:
John Reid
John Reid was recognised for volunteering many years of service to greyhound groups and clubs.
Ned Bryant ‘Silver Fox’ Award:
Gerard O’Keeffe
Gerard O’Keeffe was acknowledged for his training success and contribution to the promotion of greyhound racing.
Trainer of the Year: Andrea Dailly
Andrea Dailly was announced as both the Metropolitan and the Provincial Trainer of the Year for 2015/16.
2015 Group 1 Finals
Replays of Victoria’s metropolitan Group 1 finals from the 2015 calendar year were played at the awards night.
2016 Group 1 Finals
Replays of Victoria’s metropolitan Group 1 finals from the first half of 2016 were played during the event.
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