Victorian Greyhound Awards 2019-2020

In 2020 the Victorian Greyhound Awards have gone Virtual.

We premiered the 2020 VGAs on the Greyhound Racing Victoria Facebook page on 30 August 2020, which was a celebration of the 2019/20 Racing Year.

Difficulties relating to the COVID-19 pandemic meant some of GRV’s long-standing annual awards including the Ken Carr Medal, Ned Bryant ‘Silver Fox’ and the Hall of Fame were not presented.

However, we hope you enjoy our selection of videos and articles below, recognising some of the high achievers in our sport during what has been the most challenging of years.

WHISKEY RIOT

VICTORIAN GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR

Recognises the premier Victorian greyhound during the 2019-2020 racing year, as adjudged by the Victorian Greyhound of the Year Panel.

TRUE DETECTIVE

VICTORIAN STAYER OF THE YEAR

Recognises the premier Victorian greyhound stayer of the 2019-2020 racing year, as adjudged by the Victorian Greyhound of the Year Panel.

WHISKEY RIOT

VICTORIAN SPRINTER OF THE YEAR

Recognises the premier Victorian greyhound sprinter of the 2019-2020 racing year, as adjudged by the Victorian Greyhound of the Year Panel.

Greyhound of the Year - Whiskey Riot - Greyhound Racing

ANDREA DAILLY

METROPOLITAN AND PROVINCIAL TRAINER PREMIERSHIPS

Awarded to the trainer with the most full stakes metropolitan and provincial tracks winners in Victoria during the 2019-2020 racing year.

DR REBECCA ‘BEC’ GOODE

GRV BOARD WELFARE AWARD

The GRV Welfare Award was first presented in 2016 and recognises a person’s outstanding contribution to the welfare of greyhounds as adjudged by GRV’s Board of Directors.

AN AWARD FOR ALL

GRV BOARD LEADERSHIP AWARD

The GRV Board Leadership Award was introduced in 2019 as the highest award of excellence to a leader in the Victorian greyhound racing industry and/or community.

“Special thanks to all members of the Greyhound of the Year Committee and Board Award Committee, who spent time discussing and finalising nominations for all awards”

Greyhound of the Year Committee

Chair
Louise Martin
General Manager Marketing & Strategic Communication

Committee Members

General Manager Racing, Greg Kerr
GRV Racing Communication Manager, Andrew Copley
Sandown Greyhound Racing Club Racing Manager, Michael Floyd
The Meadows Greyhound Racing Association Chairperson Edwin Caruana
RSN Race caller, James Van De Maat
GRV Racing Operations Manager, Blake Reed
GOTBA Member, Lisa Delbridge
GRV Grader, Brett McLaughlin

Executive Officer
Events and Activations Manager, Ben Pritchard

Board Award Committee

Chair
Louise Martin
General Manager Marketing & Strategic Communication

Committee Members

General Manager Greyhound Welfare, Dr Gavin Goble
GRV Re-homing Manager, Sean Stanton
GAP Adoption Manager, Larissa Darragh
GRV Racing Services and Registrations, Kate Williams
GRV Racing Operations Manager, Blake Reed
Shepparton Club Manager, Carl McGrath

Executive Officer
Events and Activations Manager, Ben Pritchard

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