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.
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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