AHRC NATIONAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
AHRC NATIONAL RECOGNITION
AWARDS?
At Council?s recent Annual General
Meeting in Sydney, the following National Awards were given for outstanding
achievement. Those honoured are:?
AHRC Distinguished Service Awards?
Mr George Aiken of Kensington, NSW?
George Aiken?s lifetime involvement
has focussed on the sales, marketing and breeding areas of our industry with
involvement in the Australian Pacing Gold and other Sales Auctioneering Events.?
He was extensively involved in the importation of Stallions and export of
racehorses to the American Continent for many industry participants. He raced
True Roman amongst other horses.? In addition, his administrative
contribution occurred on the Committee of the New South Wales Harness Racing
Club in the early 1980?s.?
Dr Diane Ryan of Thirlmere, NSW?
Dr Diane Ryan was a Member of the
Board of Harness Racing New South Wales between 1995 and 2002.? In this
role, she served in the roles of Deputy Chair and on the Regulatory Committee.
In addition, she represented Harness Racing New South Wales as an Accredited
Representative on the Australian Harness Racing Council.? Here, she was a
key Member of the Artificial Breeding and the Review of Prohibited Substance
Sub-Committees during regular reviews of the National Rules.? As a result of her
corporate background, animal welfare experience and veterinary knowledge, she
successfully chaired the TC02 Review and presented an international
paper for Australia at the World Trotting Conference in Finland.??
AHRC Meritorious Service Awards?
The Australian Harness Racing Council
has initiated a program of national recognition with an emphasis on Studmaster
recognition in conjunction with AHRC Members and the State Members of the
Australian Standardbred Breeders Association.? This initial group of awards
reflects the important role and contribution that the Studmaster has made in the
Australian breeding of Standardbreds.? Others will follow in the future.
Those honoured are:?
Mr R.J. Vanstone,
Riawara Stud, Williamstown, SA
Mr L. Plunkett, Berriedale Stud, Westbury, Tas
Mr M. & Mrs S. Lichtwark, Goldrush Lodge, Biddeston, Qld
Mr J.L. Gibson, Success Stud, Young, NSW
Mr R. Vandyke, Peppertree Farm, Cowra, NSW
Mr G. & Mrs L. Ward, Lynrose Stud, Katunga, Vic
Mr A. Galloway, Alabar Farms, Echuca, Vic??
As the retiring Chairman from
Council, I wish to personally congratulate the Award recipients for their
contribution to the Australian Harness Racing Industry.?
I wish you all well in the future.??
Mick Lombardo
Chairman
19 November 2004.
