Bill Leak, Finalist for the 2024 New York Farm Manager of the Year Award
New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. is pleased to formally announce the finalists for the inaugural 2024 New York Farm Manager of the Year Award.
This award, voted on by New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc.’s board of directors, recognizes an individual in a managerial or supervisory role at a New York Thoroughbred-based farm.
The 2024 New York Farm Manager of the Year Award will be presented as part of the programming during the New York-bred Divisional Championship Awards of 2024, scheduled for 6:30-9 p.m. on Monday, May 19, at Saratoga on the property of GMP Farm Equine Rehabilitation and Therapy in Schuylerville, NY.
This person displays exceptional leadership qualities, particularly in motivating, mentoring, and supporting colleagues day-to-day. This individual should show consistency, reliability, and a talent for Thoroughbred breeding horsemanship and is a pivotal part of a New York Thoroughbred farm’s success.
The nominees for the 2024 New York Farm Manager of the Year Award are listed below in alphabetical order:
- Lolly LaRue [Thirty Year Farm]
- Bill Leak [Irish Hill Century Farm]
- John McMahon [McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds]
- Crystal Morris [Sugar Plum Farm]
- Charl Van Der Westhuizen [Sequel Stallions NY]
- Sandra Washburn [The New Hill Farm]
- Kyle Willard [Windy Lea Farm]
Tickets for the New York-bred Divisional Championship Awards Dinner, where the 2024 New York Farm Manager of the Year will be awarded in addition to New York Divisional Championship nominees, Broodmare of the Year, Champion Trainer, Champion Jockey, and Outstanding Breeder, are available for purchase while supplies last. Tickets are $150 for NYTB members and $175 for non-members by visiting nytbreeders.org/events. Tables of 10 are also available for $1,350 for NYTB members..
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