These inspirational Awards were established in memory of the late Richard Davis who had started planning for his future before his fatal race fall in 1996.
Judged by a panel of independent judges, JETS Trustees and IJF Almoners (in the case of the IJF Progress Award), the Awards highlight what an important role JETS plays in encouraging and helping jockeys develop the skills required for a range of new careers, not only once they have retired but importantly whilst they are still riding. The entries are judged according to the initiative, forethought, effort and determination put into their career development.
AWARD CATEGORIES
The Jockey Club Achievement Award - The top Award designed for those jockeys who have significantly achieved in pursuing their new chosen careers and is worth £3000 to the winner with two runners-up prizes of £500 each. The winner will also receive hospitality for two as guests of JETS at the races.
The IJF Progress Award - Worth £2,000, this Award rewards the early progress of those jockeys who have more recently started out on a new career/training path or who are actively preparing for their future careers while still riding or while injured. The winner will also receive hospitality for two as guests of JETS at the races.
The BHA Current Jockey CPD Award - With a prize of £1000, this award was introduced in 2017 for currently licensed jockeys who have shown real commitment to their Continuing Personal Development whilst riding or during injury time out in order to prepare for their future careers and/or to enhance their development as a jockey. The winner will also receive hospitality for two as guests of JETS at the races.
2021 AWARDS
This year's winners were announced live on Racing TV on Thursday 11th November as part of a dedicated programme hosted by Niall Hannity and George Baker. The winners will also be entertained by JETS and Awards sponsors at Cheltenham racecourse on Friday 12th November. Read full story
BHA Current Jockey Award Finalists - VIEW PROFILES
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Anna Gibson - Apprentice to Gary Moore RUNNER UP |
Charlotte Jones - Conditional to James Moffatt WINNER - WATCH FILM |
Kai Lenihan - Conditional to Neil King RUNNER UP |
IJF Progress Award Finalists - VIEW PROFILES
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Kathy Begley - Veterinary Medicine WINNER - WATCH FILM |
Paul Callaghan - Sports Broadcasting RUNNER UP |
Emma Sayer - Scottish Racing Academy Tutor RUNNER UP |
The Jockey Club Achievement Awards Finalists - VIEW PROFILES
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Rodi Greene - Jockey Coach WINNER - WATCH FILM |
Charlotte Mitchell - Thoroughbred Nutritionist RUNNER UP |
Eva Moscrop - Coffee Shop Owner RUNNER UP |
2020 AWARDS
The 2020 winners were announced on Racing TV on November 19th. The Jockey Club Achievement Award winner was Kyli Manser-Baines who retrains racehorses and works as a firefighter for the London Fire Brigade. The IJF Progress Award was Farrier Jordan Vaughan and the CPD Current Jockey Award winner was Gaia Boni. Find out more in our News section.