The official organisation representing the interests of racing media
Proudly looking after the needs of our members working in the sport of horseracing
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How we help our members
Representation
We represent you in trying to protect and improve your working conditions on the racecourse.
Advice
We provide advice and can help you in disputes with any racing body or racecourse.
Accreditation
We can advise, consult and provide reminders with the accreditation process for each individual racecourse meet.
Social
We organise a series of annual events which include our Derby Awards lunch in December.
New Content Award among changes to 2025 Derby Awards
There are a number of changes to the Derby Awards this year. In particular, a new Award is being...
Applications open for RCA Accreditation
Applications are now open for 2026 RCA national media accreditation. All applications should be made using the form attached here. Each application will be judged against the 2026 national media accreditation criteria. This is done by a panel of senior RCA and HWPA...
HWPA Derby Awards 2024 – winners and photos
The Racing Post swept the boards at the 58th Derby Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London this afternoon. The Post picked up wins in all seven categories for writers and photographers, only a tie in the Emerging Talent category preventing the paper from...
Shortlist revealed for the 2024 Derby Awards
The HWPA is delighted to reveal the shortlists for the 2024 Derby Awards, generously sponsored by Hong Kong Jockey Club, Coral and WorldPool. The shortlist for the Racing Writer of the Year features two previous winners, Lee Mottershead, bidding for a fourth victory,...