Joe Smallwood Memorial Recognition Award
Hon. Dennis King , Premier of Prince Edward Island, recently announced that the Joe Smallwood Memorial Recognition Award will be presented again this year. The award will be presented Atlantic Breeders Crown weekend to recipients(s) that have demonstrated their dedication and commitment to the PEI harness racing industry. Their involvement is to be considered as positive and impactful, through their spirit and fellowship within the Prince Edward Island harness racing sector . Special emphasis will be given to those who are seen to be participants/contributors/builders at the grassroots level.
Criteria:
- A worthy individual(s) will be recommended by the Selection Committee to the Premier, from nominations received from the public.
- Any individual may be nominated
- Posthumous nominations will be considered
- Nominations must be received by September 16th, 2024 via a Nomination Process available at the PEI Harness Racing Industry Association website www.peiharnessracing.ca
Joe Smallwood Memorial Recognition Award – For Contribution to Prince Edward Island Harness Racing
How to Make a Nomination
- Who can nominate someone?
Any individual or organization can submit nominations for the Joe Smallwood Memorial Recognition Award. If you know of someone who you consider worthy of recognition, this is your opportunity to have them considered for special honour and recognition. A summary of the nomination procedure is available at www.peiharnessracing.ca
The deadline for current applications is September 16th, 2024.
- Should I nominate someone?
The Joe Smallwood Memorial Recognition Award has been established as a way of acknowledging those individuals who meet the criteria for the award, notably by having made a positive and impactful through their spirit and fellowship within the Prince Edward Island harness racing industry. It is a special act of appreciation to nominate someone you believe is deserving of such an honour.
- How does the nomination process work?
The public nominates deserving individuals. An independent Selection Committee considers each nomination and makes final recommendations to the Premier.
- What does the recipient receive?
Honorees will be presented with the Joe Smallwood Memorial Recognition Award at the Atlantic Breeders Crown banquet on Thanksgiving weekend each year. Recipients of the Award will also receive an official certificate .
- Previous Award Winners
-Clark Smith (2019)
-Ron Gass (2020)
-The late Earl Smith (2021)
-Ralph Annear (2022)
-The late Lowell Stead (2023)
Joe Smallwood Memorial Recognition Award
To nominate a worthy individual(s) for the Joe Smallwood Memorial Recognition Award please forward the following:
- A summary of why the individual being nominated should receive the award based upon the criteria of:
Having demonstrated their dedication and commitment to the PEI harness racing industry, with their involvement considered as positive and impactful, through their spirit and fellowship within the Prince Edward Island harness racing sector . Special emphasis will be given to those who are seen to be participants/contributors/builders at the grassroots level.
2. Any letters or emails of support from other individuals
3. Please forward by September 16th, 2024 via email or letter to :
PEIHRIA
420 University Avenue
Suite 204A
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 7Z5
Phone – (902) 569-1682
Email – peracing@eastlink.ca
Contact: Julie Jamieson – Executive Director