The Australian Jumps Racing Association would like to celebrate the hard work and enthusiasm of the participants by creating an awards program dedicated to ground staff, stable hands and strappers who are an integral part of the Australian Jumps Racing Industry.
The aim is to encourage horse owners, trainers, clubs, office staff and administration within the jumps racing industry to engage and participate with an initiative which the AJRA hope to develop into a strong section of the sport that's celebrated each year at the annual jumps racing awards night. Each category has been carefully created to highlight the achievements in different areas in the sport.
Nominations for the 2024 Grounds Staff Awards are NOW OPEN. Submit your nominations HERE.
This is to be award to a participant who has shown skill in horsemanship either on the ground or while riding track work. The winning applicant will be awarded for their ability to work with horses with a focus on their care and wellbeing. This award also highlights the connection the staff member has to animals and their talent in the area of horsemanship both on and off the track.
This award focuses on the presentation of a horse and their strapper. Consistent care in presentation and turnout will be highlighted by those who nominate them. We encourage owners to watch and assess their horses' turnout on race day awhile at the track or via racing.com
This award is dedicated to those who are passionate about rehoming jumps horses in their post racing career. The nominee's commitment to the horses they care for both during it's racing career and after will be key factors for this award.
- $1500 cash sponsored by Country Racing Victoria to be spent by employer on the ground staff team.
- The individual winner will receive a 60" television, sponsored by Ecycle Solutions.
- 12 month full membership to the AJRA worth $125.00.
- $1500 cash sponsored by Country Racing Victoria to be spent by employer on the ground staff team.
- The individual winner will receive a 60" television, sponsored by Ecycle Solutions.
- 12 month full membership to the AJRA worth $125.00.
- $1500 cash sponsored by Country Racing Victoria to be spent by employer on the ground staff team.
- The individual winner will receive a 60" television, sponsored by Ecycle Solutions.
- 12 month full membership to the AJRA worth $125.00.
Who is eligible for the awards?
The awards are open to any ground staff or strapper who is employed by a licensed jumps trainer. Nominations can be made by the person themselves or a friend or colleague.
Who can nominate?
Nominations can be made by any participant in the jumps racing industry. We encourage owners, trainers, staff members and nominees themselves (must provide one reference) to nominate for the awards.
When do nominations open?
Nominations are NOW OPEN and close Saturday 31 August 2024.
How do I nominate?
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2024 Grounds Staff Awards. Submit your nominations HERE.
Can I nominate myself?
Nominees can definitely nominate themselves. You must provide details of one reference as part of your nomination.
Who decides the winners?
A dedicated judging panel from the AJRA and CRV will judge all applications with the awards being presented at the Mosstrooper Awards night.
