The MRC Foundation and Melbourne Racing Club are pleased to join in to support of these magnificent Awards, and to highlight the recognition of the often unsung heroes of our industry, partnership is a natural fit for the MRC Foundation.

Godolphin’s Head of Corporate Services, Ross Cole, welcomed the involvement of the MRC Foundation.

“These awards have become an integral part of the local and international racing scene and to have an organisation such as the MRC Foundation involved only adds to their significance,” Cole said.

The GSSSA recognise the contribution made by the often-unseen members of the racing and breeding workforce whose behind the scenes efforts are as vital as any other to the continuing success of one of Australia’s biggest industries.

In the five years that the GSSSA have been in place, the Administration and Ancillary category has been won across a broad range of industry sector, including by staff from stud farms and racing stables across Australia, along with the admin manager of one of the world’s biggest thoroughbred transport companies, IRT.

The Stud & Stable Staff Awards consist of seven categories covering all areas of the racing and breeding industries.

Each category offers a trophy, $10,000 to the winner plus $3000 to share among their workplace colleagues, and $1000 to the runner-up.

In addition an overall Thoroughbred Excellence award of $5000 and a trophy is made to the category winner judged to have made the most significant and exceptional contribution to the industry.

The MRC Foundation’s involvement is a continuation of that organisation’s work in supporting a diverse range of groups and organisations with a view to enriching the lives of people in need.