“Women are at the heart of this industry that is a cornerstone of our economy, and hence why the launch of our Hall of Fame and National Racing Woman of The Year.”
“It will be a source of enormous inspiration to review all nominations and near impossibility of the winner,” said Kaite Page-Harvey, Magic Millions co-owner and MM Racing Women founder.
“The depth of talent and scale of individual impact is so substantial, and I’m grateful I’m on a panel with such accomplished women, with each year adding awards and changing the criteria.”
In renewing their partnership to 2028, again the Magic Millions Racing Women supported by TAB Achievement Awards continues to celebrate females in Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding.
With nominations open, the inaugural 2024 Racing Women Hall of Fame inductee and 2024 National Racing Women of The Year that highlights The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival.
Celebrated at the Achievement Awards Dinner on Saturday 6 January at The Star Gold Coast, its the Magic Millions who launched the world-first Magic Millions Racing Women’s Bonus in 2012.
In meeting the awards panels achievements, the foundation Hall of Fame Award winner will be recognised for her outstanding 20 year plus long-term contribution to the Australian industry.
As awarded the 2024 National Racing Woman of the Year, its recognition at a national level over the last twelve months, plus a $50,000 Magic Millions Racing Women Scholarship from TAB.
In addition, each finalists of the Racing Woman of the Year Award will submit for a $50,000 Scholarship from TAB, with the Awards Panel to determine the winner of this highly valued Award.
From 2025 the Magic Millions Racing Women and TAB Achievement Awards will recognise participants from five national categories with a $10,000 Magic Millions Racing Women Scholarship.
As the bar’s-set-high, as the Awards Chair is Katie Page-Harvey along win Zara Tindall MBE the Patron, plus Jenni Barnett and Hayleigh Attard of Tabcorp and Kiaarn Dickens of SKY Racing.
“Women are at the heart of this industry that is a cornerstone of our economy, so our Hall of Fame and National Racing Woman of the Year awards are timely” continued Katie Page-Harvey.
“The depth of talent and the scale of the individual impact is so substantial and each year we add awards and change the criteria so the MMRW does justice to the women in our industry.”
“There’s been exceptional increase in first time female ownership every year, for a total of 1,861 fully female owned horses, with 52% of registrations being first time owners for 12 years.”
“To put the contribution of these women in context, it is important we highlight the fundamental role the Australian thoroughbred industry plays in the Australian economy as a whole.”
“The industry is substantial, delivering over $9 billion annually in direct and indirect economic benefit, and with over 160,000 Australians employed it rely on this thoroughbred industry.”
“We now have a national platform to formally acknowledge the contribution of women who are responsible for the ongoing success and innovation of our racing and breeding industry.”
“From the heroes who are household names to the heroes at the grassroots, these women share a universal quality ‘the love of the horse,’ and shared passion for the thoroughbred that inspires us and is the bedrock of the industry.”