Australian Harness Racing Awards - All Time
Joseph Coulter Media Awards
Promotion Section
This Report updated to include 2023 Awards
Year Winner Winning Promotional Item Winning Category
2023

 
CARNIVAL OF CUPS - HARNESS RACING NSW

 
Launched in 2023, the Harness Racing NSW Carnival of Cups promotion included some of Australia's most prominent bands and performers signed to provide entertainment during and after race meetings. Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion

 
  'THIS IS GONNA BE THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE'

 
Tim O'Connor and Lachlan Mitchell for Harness Racing Victoria social media 20/10/2023.
The team's social media video of Pony Trots Victoria participants finding out they're off to represent their State at the Inter Dominion carnival in Queensland.
Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Social Media Usage & Innovation

 
2022
 
MOBILE ROLLING
 
Produced by Maxwell Beasley with interviews by Gary Crocker and Jim Jacques.
Feature length interviews with some of the SA Harness Racing greats in 2022
Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
 
  PAUL COCHRANE (HRNSW) - HARNESS RACING FANTASY
 
Launched a new fantasy fan engagement game to the sport in 2022 with great success
 
Award Of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Social Media Usage & Innovation
 
  JESSICA WATKINS - MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR, CLUB MENANGLE
 
For outstanding achievements and contribution to harness racing for her work in race photography, social media, owner communcations and the Sprint Lane podcast Award Of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Social Media Usage & Innovation
 
2021
 
REDCLIFFE HARNESS RACING CLUB
 
Trot Rods - A unique harness racing series featuring 1 lap races over the shortest distance in Australian Harness Racing - the 947m at Redcliffe "The Triangle" Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
 
  PSP
 
Enhanced broadcast coverage of harness racing to incorporate drone coverage and driver cam telemetry (Qld Harness Racing outside broadcaster) Award Of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Social Media Usage & Innovation
2020 CAMPBELL'S COMMENTS - PAUL CAMPBELL Stable Chat,Breed to Succeed, On Loose Lines, More than a horse & Talking Tactics Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
  DESIREE PETTIT-KEATING Harness Racing Victoria - Follow a foal campaign Award Of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Social Media Usage & Innovation
2019 HAMILTON CONTENT CREATORS Gloucester Park Coverage Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
  PAUL CAMPBELL Twitter, Facebook, Podcast & SupaYou Live video Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Social Media Usage & Innovation
2018 HARNESS RACING SOUTH AUSTRALIA The return to Wayville Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
  ASHLEA BRENNAN Ashlea Brennan Photography - Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Social Media Usage & Innovation
2017 NEW SOUTH WALES HARNESS RACING CLUB JC Caffyn Indigenous Drivers Series Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
  HARNESS RACING VICTORIA - TANYA McDERMOTT Alabar HERO Series Highly Commended
  LEN BAKER - HARNESS REVIEW Final Episode of Harness Review after 24 Years Hghly Commended
  ASHLEA BRENNAN Ashlea Brennan Photography - Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Social Media Usage & Innovation
2016 HARNESS RACING NEW SOUTH WALES Harnessing Our Future Conference Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
  GLOUCESTER PARK HARNESS RACING 2015 Inter Dominion Social Media Campaign Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Social Media Usage & Innovation
2015 HARNESS RACING NEW SOUTH WALES/TROTS TV 2015 World Driving Championships  Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
    wmv files:    Day 2      Day 3      Day 5      Day 6      Day 7      Day 8
    mp4 files:    Day 2      Day 3      Day 5      Day 6      Day 7      Day 8
  RACING QUEENSLAND Harness Racing - Getting Back to the Grass Roots Highly Commended
  WARRAGUL HARNESS RACING CLUB Facebook Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Social Media Usage & Innovation
2014 HARNESS RACING NEW SOUTH WALES 2014 Inter Dominion Championship & Event Ambassador Stephanie Rice Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
  PAUL COURTS & ROBBIE O'CONNELL TAB.com.au Charity Day in Victoria Highly Commended
  HARNESS RACING NEW SOUTH WALES Twitter & Facebook Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Social Media Usage & Innovation
2013 HARNESS RACING NEW SOUTH WALES Shannon Noll Television Commercial/Campaign (wmv mp4) Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
  NEW SOUTH WALES HARNESS RACING CLUB 2013 Inter Dominion Grand Final Day Wraparound Special Commendation
  HARNESS RACING NEW SOUTH WALES Facebook & Twitter Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Social Media Usage & Innovation
2012 BENDIGO HARNESS RACING CLUB & BENDIGO ADVERTISER Race for Fun Club Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
CHRIS BARSBY Twitter & other social mediums Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Social Media Usage & Innovation
2011 NEW SOUTH WALES HARNESS RACING CLUB Farewell to the Park Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
  HARNESS RACING NEW SOUTH WALES Trots TV Award of Merit - Most Innovative Internet Initiative
2010 COWRA HARNESS RACING CLUB A Trip Down Memory Lane Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
2009
 
HARNESS RACING NEW SOUTH WALES & ALABAR BLOODSTOCK
 
Alabar Breeders Challenge
 
Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
AUSTRALIAN STANDARDBRED CONSULTANCY PTY LTD
 
Harness Racing Half Century Wall Chart Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
2008 TROTMAN PASTORAL www.trotman.com.au Award of Merit - Most Innovative Internet Initiative
RACING INFORMATION SERVICES ENTERPRISE www.harness.org.au Award of Merit - Most Innovative Internet Initiative
2007
 
HARNESS RACING NEW SOUTH WALES
 
2007 NSW Rising Stars Series & 2007 Carnival of Cups Promotion Award of Merit - Demonstrated Excellence in Promotion
HARNESS RACING NEW SOUTH WALES Online Racebooks Award of Merit - Most Innovative Internet Initiative
2006 ALBANY HARNESS RACING CLUB, WA www.albanyharnessracing.com.au Award of Merit - Best Innovative Internet Initiative
2005 HARNESS RACING VICTORIA Win A Share in Mister D G Award of Merit
ALBION PARK HARNESS RACING CLUB
 
The Biggest Night of the Year - The Kevin & Kay Seymour Nursery Pace.  A Free Family Fun Evening Award of Merit
 
2004 ALBION PARK HARNESS RACING CLUB The Big Gig Award of Merit
2003 NEW SOUTH WALES HARNESS RACING CLUB $10 for $30 Night's Promotion Award of Merit
2002
 
BILL HUTCHISON
 
Wagering Form Analysis - Cross Media Promotion
 
Award of Merit
 
2001 ALBION PARK HRC & QLD HARNESS RACING BOARD 2001 Inter Dominion Website Award of Merit
  BENDIGO ADVERTISER Breeders Crown 2001 Award of Merit
2000 HRNSW & HRV 1999 World Drivers Championship Award of Merit
  HRV Tabcorp Interdom 2000 Series Award of Merit
1999 HARNESS RACING WEEKLY The Vin Knight Medal and Presentation Award of Merit
  MARYBOROUGH HARNESS RACING CLUB Redwood Day Award of Merit
1998 HARNESS RACING NEW SOUTH WALES National Internet Site Award of Merit
  WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TROTTING ASSOCIATION Seasons of Glory V5 Best Promotional Video
1997 HARNESS RACING VICTORIA The marketing of Australian Harness Racing Best Promotional Video
  WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TROTTING ASSOCIATION How To Bet Wallet Award of Merit
  HARNESS RACING NEW SOUTH WALES NSW Open Day Award of Merit
1996 FREMANTLE TROTTING CLUB Inter Dominion Champion Drivers Challenge EWA (Special Art Recognition)
1995 WA TROTTING ASSOCIATION 1996 Diamond Jubilee Inter Dominion Sweepstake  
  FREMANTLE TROTTING CLUB Harnessing The Horse Special Mention
1994 WA TROTTING ASSOCIATION Tribute to Village Kid  
1993 WA TROTTING ASSOCIATION Coca Cola 2000 Challenge  
1992 BATHURST HARNESS RACING CLUB Gold Crown  
  GREG MANSFIELD & EXAMINER NEWSPAPER Aust Pacing Championship  
  WA TROTTING ASSOCIATION Christmas In July  
1991 TASMANIAN PACING CLUB Tas Pacing C'ship  
  ALBION PARK HARNESS RACING CLUB Australian Gold  
  BATHURST HARNESS RACING CLUB Gold Crown  
  WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TROTTING ASSOCIATION Return of Mount Eden  
1990 WA TROTTING ASSOCIATION Summer Carnival  
1989 BANKSTOWN HR & AS Australia Derby  
  JOHN HOULSON Metro Rocklea Supporters Cup  
1988 LEONA WELBURN QLD Sires Stakes  
1987 no award given    
1986 GORDON LOCKMAN/CRANBOURNE HRC The Humbletonian  
1985 KEN DAVIS (Bathurst Trotting Club) Bathurst Gold Crown  
1984 KEITH McGOWAN (3DB) Towns and Tracks  
1983 KEITH McGOWAN (3DB) Harness Racing Segments  
1982 BOB TRESEDER (Freelance) Harness Speed Fair  
For Awards information pre-2001 refer to the Australian Harness Racing Annual

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