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Aug 26, 2008

Retired Racing Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron, the late track announcer Luke Kruytbosch, and multiple Media Eclipse Award-winning Turf writer Maryjean Wall will be honored later this year with awards presented by the National Turf Writers Association.

NTWA HONOREES

Every year the NTWA presents three awards to individuals or groups who represent the best in racing. Past recipients, along with the current winners' story which appeared in the awards dinner program, are available by following the links below.

Joe Palmer Award - For Meritorious Service to Racing
   2007 Honoree - Dr. Larry Bramlage (Veterinary Surgeon)
      Remembering Joe Palmer (article)
      2007 Honoree Article (by Denise Steffanus)

Mr. Fitz Award - For Typifying the Spirit of Racing
   2007 Honoree - Calvin Borel (Jockey)
      Remembering "Mr. Fitz" (article)
      2007 Honoree Article (by Marty McGee)

Walter Haight Award - For Excellence in Turf Writing
   2007 Honoree - Dick Jerardi (Philadelphia Daily News)
      Remembering Walter Haight (article)
      2007 Honoree Article (by Jay Privman)