The official organisation representing the interests of racing media
Proudly looking after the needs of our members working in the sport of horseracing
Supporting Horserace Writers & Photographers since 1927
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.
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Welcome to the new HWPA website
The HWPA have launched a new website with a whole host of new features for our members and plans to continue to evolve the site in the coming months
HWPA June newsletter
The HWPA newsletter for June.
HWPA May newsletter
The HWPA newsletter for May…
2021 HWPA Derby Awards: in pictures
Look back on all the winners from the 2021 HWPA Derby Awards lunch