IDHRC Recognition Awards

23 October 2006
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IDHRC RECOGNITION AWARDS

 

At Council’s Annual General Meeting held on Friday 20 October 2006, I wish to congratulate the Australasian Industry Participants to whom Awards were made.

 

“BUTT FAMILY” Distinguished Service Award

 

For significant achievement in the Inter Dominion Championship Series

 

            Tony Herlihy of Papakura, New Zealand

                                       Driver of       Diamond Field NZ (1994)

                                                      Pride of Petite USA (1997),

                                                      Buster Hanover NZ (1998) &

                                                      Delft NZ (2006)

 

            Anthony Butt of Templeton, New Zealand           

                                       Driver of       Lyell Creek NZ (2000)

                                                      Take A Moment NZ (2001 & 2003)

 

            Tim Butt of Christchurch, New Zealand

                                       Trainer of Lyell Creek NZ (2000)

                                                      Take A Moment NZ (2001 & 2003)

 

These Awards recognise their performance and Wins in Series Grand Finals, in Qualifying Divisions and Consolations and general participation in Grand Finals over a significant period of time.

 

 

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

 

Natalie Rasmussen of Upper Caboolture, Queensland

Trainer/Driver of Blacks a Fake – Inter Dominion Pacers Championship, Tasmania 2006

 

Michelle Wallis of Waiuku, New Zealand

Trainer of Delft NZ – Inter Dominion Trotters Championship, Melbourne, 2006

 

Council wished to recognise the winning performances of Natalie Rasmussen and Michelle Wallis as the first female licensees for their achievements in the 2006 Inter Dominion Championship Series held in Tasmania and Melbourne.

 

Robert Marshall

Chairman

 

20 October 2006

 

 

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