by David Cleary | Sep 18, 2025 | News
There are a number of changes to the Derby Awards this year. In particular, a new Award is being introduced. This is the Content Award. The HWPA Committee would very much appreciate any feedback members have about this award, so that any tweaks that need to be made...
by David Cleary | Sep 15, 2025 | News
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...
by David Cleary | Dec 6, 2024 | News
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...
by David Cleary | Nov 10, 2024 | News
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,...
by David Cleary | Oct 21, 2024 | News
Voting is now open for the following categories at this year’s Derby Awards: BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR TRAINER OF THE YEAR JOCKEY OF THE YEAR OWNER OF THE YEAR HWPA Members get one vote in each category and can vote for anyone that they wish. Votes should be...
by David Cleary | Oct 8, 2024 | News
Entries are now open for all the writing and photography categories for this year’s Derby Awards. It is hoped that as many members as possible will be able to find the time to enter at least one of the six categories. Entries should contain written pieces,...
