The nominations are in and GBGB is today pleased to announce the contenders for the eight open race categories for the Greyhound of the Year Awards 2022.
Winning connections will be presented with their trophies at the GBGB Awards which will be held at the OEC Sheffield on Sunday 12th February 2023.
The Awards nominees are as follows:
Bitch of the Year
Coolavanny Aunty Fabulous Azurra Slick Sakina
Owner: Alnwick Greyhound Group Owner: Mr David Firmager Owner: Mr Keith Allsop
Trainer: Angela Harrison Trainer P Janssens Trainer: P Janssens
Hurdler of the Year
Bobbing Gnavatar Borna Rhythm Lenson Doolin
Owner: Bobbing Along Syndicate Owner: Mr Anthony Collett Owner: Mr Simon Trubshaw
Trainer: B O’Sullivan Trainer: A Collett Trainer: R Holloway
British Bred Greyhound of the Year
Fabulous Azurra Romeo Magico Signet Denver
Owner: Mr David Firmager Owner: Mr David Firmager Owner: Mr Anthony Brealey
Trainer: P Janssens Trainer G Holland (Ireland) Trainer: K Hutton
Marathon Performer of the Year
Bellmore Sally Savana Volcano Space Jet
Owner: Neil McGregor Owner: Kevin Boothby Owner: Mr Kurn Rushen
Trainer: J J Fenwick Trainer: Diane Henry Trainer: M Dartnall
Newcomer of the Year
Fromposttopillar Move Over Cha Slick Sakina
Owner: K.S.S. Syndicate Owner: Tony Camsell, Owner: Keith Allsop
Bobby Lindsay, Fred Ellison
Trainer: Liz McNair Trainer: Angela Harrison Trainer: P Janssens
Sprinter of the Year
Crossfield Dusty Gougane Jet Havana Class
Owner: Mr Marc White Owner: Mr Alan Curtis, Owner: K.S.S. Syndicate
Mr Eammon Johnston,
Mr Stephen Oliver
Trainer: P Janssens Trainer: M Wallis Trainer: Liz McNair
Standard Distance Greyhound of the Year
Mickys Barrett Romeo Magico Slick Sakina
Owner: Micky Barrett Syndicate Owner: Mr David Firmager Owner: Mr Keith Allsop
Trainer: J Gray Trainer: G Holland (Ireland) Trainer: P Janssens
Stayer of the Year
Chelms Cub Coolavanny Aunty Havana Lover
Owner: Mr Steven Eason Owner: Alnwick Greyhound Group Owner: K.S.S. Syndicate
Mr Matthew Hughes
Trainer: J J Heath Trainer: Angela Harrison Trainer: Liz McNair
Mark Moisley, GBGB Commercial Director, said:
“We are delighted to announce the nominations for the 2022 GBGB Awards, following an evening of lively debate amongst the panel. Our thanks go to them for their efforts and diligence.
“Whilst one or two categories were fairly straightforward, others were certainly not, and I was happy to be chairing the discussion and not having to make the difficult decisions that the panel faced.
“We are very much looking forward to the event at Sheffield in February and wish all nominees the very best of luck.”
The Nominations Panel comprised:
- Peter Harnden – Trainer & GBGB Board member
- Liz Mort – BGBF Chair
- Ian Foster – Owner & GBGB Board member
- Mark Burridge – Owner & GBGB Ambassador
- Jonathan Hobbs – Greyhound Writers’ Association
- Steve Nash – Greyhound Writers’ Association
- Darrell Williams – Greyhound Writers’ Association
- Paul Illingworth – GBGB
- Scott Harvey – GBGB
Tickets are now on sale – priced at £95, which includes a drinks reception, a three-course meal with wine and entertainment until late. To purchase, please contact GBGB on 020 7822 0902.
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are also available. For details, please email Mark Moisley via [email protected]
