The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has opened nominations for the Kennelhand of the Year Award. The Award, which will be presented at GBGB’s Greyhound of the Year Awards 2022, honours one exceptional kennelhand for their commitment to caring for their greyhounds.
As previously announced, the GBGB Greyhound of the Year Awards are being held at the OEC Sheffield on the evening of Sunday 12thFebruary 2023.
Nominations are now open and anyone involved in the industry can nominate a kennelhand who they believe has shown tremendous dedication and who always goes that extra mile. Nominations should be emailed to awards@gbgb.org.uk with the subject line ‘Kennelhand of the Year 2022’. Nominations should include the nominee’s name and a brief description of why they are a deserving recipient as well as the contact details of the person submitting the nomination. Nominations must be received by Sunday 8th January 2023.
The winner will receive £500, two tickets to the Awards Ceremony and accommodation at a hotel close-by as well as the prestigious Kennelhand of the Year trophy.
Mark Bird, Chief Executive of GBGB said:
“The Kennelhand of the Year Award is a really important and exciting category in our awards programme. Recognising some of our sport’s most hard-working individuals, this award shines a light on the excellent care our greyhounds receive on a daily basis. Along with trainers, kennelhands work long, unsociable hours to ensure the needs of the greyhounds in their care are properly met. This award is an opportunity to recognise and thank them for their hard work and commitment.
“I have no doubt there will be a strong field of nominees and I look forward to welcoming those shortlisted to our awards ceremony in Sheffield.”
Tickets for the event are due to go on sale shortly. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for further details.
