Picture by Edward Whitaker

Shortlisted picture of the year

Picture by Megan Ridgwell

Shortlisted picture of the year

Picture by John Hoy

Shortlisted picture of the year

Picture by Bill Selwyn

Picture by Bill Selwyn

Picture by Bill Selwyn

Picture by Bill Selwyn

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Good luck to our 2023 award nominees!

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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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Racing Media Week launches on Monday

The HWPA will launch its second Racing Media Week next week (Mon 27-Dec 3) with a revamped format. The concept is driven to celebrate the variety of...
Shortlists for the 2023 HWPA Derby Awards revealed

Shortlists for the 2023 HWPA Derby Awards revealed

The HWPA is pleased to announce the shortlists for the Derby Awards that recognise the work of our members. They are listed here, along with the judges' citations. Voting has now closed and the awards take place on Monday December 5th. Racing Writer of the Year –...

First Racing Media Week to launch next week

First Racing Media Week to launch next week

The HWPA will launch its first Racing Media Week to celebrate and showcase the work of our members in the build up to the 56th Derby Awards on December 5th. Starting on Monday 28th November, a series of interviews will be posted on our website with the sport's leading...