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

Owner:  Alnwick Greyhound Group

Trainer: Angela Harrison

Fabulous Azurra

Owner: Mr David Firmager

Trainer: P Janssens

Slick Sakina

Owner: Mr Keith Allsop

Trainer: P Janssens

British Bred Greyhound of the Year 

Fabulous Azurra

Owner: Mr David Firmager

Trainer: P Janssens

Romeo Magico

Owner: Mr David Firmager

Trainer: G Holland (Ireland)

Signet Denver

Owner: Mr Anthony Brealey

Trainer: K Hutton

Hurdler of the Year 

Bobbing Gnavatar

Owner: Bobbing Along Syndicate

Trainer: B O’Sullivan

Borna Rhythm

Owner: Mr Anthony Collett

Trainer: A Collett

Lenson Doolin

Owner: Mr Simon Trubshaw

Trainer: R Holloway

Marathon Performer of the Year 

Bellmore Sally

Owner: Neil McGregor

Trainer: J J Fenwick

Savana Volcano

Owner: Kevin Boothby

Trainer: Diane Henry

Space Jet

Owner: Mr Kurn Rushen

Trainer: M Dartnall

Newcomer of the Year 

Fromposttopillar

Owner: K.S.S. Syndicate

Trainer: Liz McNair

Move Over Cha

Owner: Tony Camsell, Bobby Lindsay, Fred Ellison

Trainer: Angela Harrison

Slick Sakina

Owner: Keith Allsop

Trainer: P Janssens

Sprinter of the Year 

Crossfield Dusty

Owner: Mr Marc White

Trainer: P Janssens

Gougane Jet

Owner: Mr Alan Curtis, Mr Eammon Johnston, Mr Stephen Oliver

Trainer: M Wallis

Havana Class

Owner: K.S.S. Syndicate

Trainer: Liz McNair

Standard Distance Greyhound of the Year 

Mickys Barrett 

Owner: Micky Barrett Syndicate

Trainer: J Gray

Romeo Magico

Owner: Mr David Firmager

Trainer: G Holland (Ireland)

Slick Sakina

Owner: Mr Keith Allsop

Trainer: P Janssens

Stayer of the Year 

Chelms Cub

Owner: Mr Steven Eason, Mr Matthew Hughes

Trainer: J J Heath

Coolavanny Aunty

Owner: Alnwick Greyhound Group

Trainer: Angela Harrison

Havana Lover

Owner: K.S.S. Syndicate

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 mark.moisley@gbgb.org.uk