Personality of the Year Award
Established in 1992, the Personality of the Year Award recognises an industry personality who has made a significant contribution to the New Zealand thoroughbred industry.
Personality of the Year Winners
2015- Des Hawkins | 2003- John Aubrey | |
2014- Lisa Chittick | 2002- Cherry Taylor | |
2013- David Smith | 2001- Ann & Ken Browne | |
2012- Garry Chittick | 2000- Nelson Schick | |
2023 - John Thompson | 2011- Leon Casey | 1999- Steve Till |
2022- Mark Chitty | 2010- Denny Baker | 1998- Adrian Clark |
2021- not presented due to Covid | 2009- Colin Thompson | 1997- Jim Campin |
2020- Rick Williams | 2008- Scott Williams | 1996- Ron Ladd |
2019- Joan Egan | 2007- Vicki Pascoe | 1995- Mrs Jeanette Broome |
2018- Michael Wallace | 2006- Jim Marks | 1994- Norm Hawthorne |
2017- Wayne & Vicki Pike | 2005 Graeme Rogerson | 1993- Sir Patrick Hogan |
2016- Gordon Cunningham | 2004- Jim Gibbs | 1992- David Benjamin |
Mary Lynne Ryan Young Achiever
Mary Lynne Ryan is remembered for her passion for the thoroughbred industry, for education and young people.
The award named in her honour recognises the dedication and passion of a talented young person in the industry.
Mary Lynne Ryan Young Achiever Award Winners
2016- Scotty Buchanan | |
2015- Tara Hughes | |
2014- Mallory Phillips | |
2023 - Brad Molander | 2013- Callum Jones |
2022 - Jaimee Gowler | 2012- Kerry McVeigh |
2021 - not awarded due to Covid-19 | 2011- Charlotte Hook |
2020- Julian Corban | 2010- Ben Tappenden |
2019- Benji King | 2009- Tracy Simmons |
2018- Sam Kennerley | 2008- Paul Hunter |
2017- Joe & Max Smithies | 2007- Luke Simpson |
