
Stars of the sport celebrated at annual GBGB Awards
GBGB would like to offer our thanks to all guests and sponsors of the 2022 Greyhound of the Year Awards, as we celebrated the standout achievements of our canine athletes and the hardworking individuals and teams behind the scenes. Hosted at The OEC in Sheffield on Sunday, we are particularly grateful to the team there for ensuring the occasion was such an enjoyable one.
Congratulations once again to all the nominees, winners and connections.
Here is the full list of 2022 GBGB Award winners:
GBGB Greyhound of the Year sponsored by Premier Greyhound Racing – Coolavanny Aunty (Owner: Alnwick Greyhound Group, Trainer: Angela Harrison)
RPGTV Stayer of the Year – Coolavanny Aunty (Owner: Alnwick Greyhound Group, Trainer: Angela Harrison)
ARC Standard Distance Greyhound of the Year – Romeo Magico (Owner: Dave Firmager, Graham Holland)
ARC Graded Greyhound of the Year – Emotional Time (Owner: Mark Hampson, Trainer: Gary Griffiths)
GBGB Hurdler of the Year – Lenson Doolin (Owner: Simon Trubshaw, Rick Holloway)
Racing and Sports Bitch of the Year – Coolavanny Aunty (Owner: Alnwick Greyhound Group, Trainer: Angela Harrison)
SIS British Bred Greyhound of the Year – Romeo Magico (Owner: Dave Firmager, Trainer: Graham Holland)
GBGB Newcomer of the Year – Fromposttopillar (Owner: K.S.S. Syndicate, Trainer: Liz McNair)
GBGB Sprinter of the Year – Gougane Jet (Owners: Alan Curtis, Eammon Johnston & Stephen Oliver, Trainer: Mark Wallis)
GBGB Best Dam of British Bred – Forest Natalee (Owner: Kevin Hutton, Trainer: Kevin Hutton)
SIS Marathon Performer of the Year – Space Jet (Trainer: Matthew Dartnall, Owner: Kurn Rushen)
BAGS Kennelhand of the Year – Jeff Rayner
GWA Services to Greyhound Racing Award – David Firmager
GWA Special Recognition Award – Elaine Parker
Ladbrokes Trainer of the Year – Mark Wallis
Coral Owner of the Year – K.S.S Syndicate