Racing Women Achievement Award Winners

Foundation Awards

On Saturday 6 January 2024 on the Gold Coast, the winners of two special foundation awards were announced at the inaugural Magic Millions Racing Women supported by TAB Achievement Awards & Dinner, hosted by Ally Mosley. The joint recipients of the Hall of Fame award were appointed as permanent members of the Judging Panel.

Racing Women Hall of Fame – Foundation Award

2024 winner: GAI WATERHOUSE
2024 winner: DENISE MARTIN

National Racing Woman of the Year – Foundation Award

2024 winner: LINDY MAURICE

Annual Achievement Awards

From 2025 thereafter, the annual Racing Women supported by TAB Achievement Awards will recognise the winners of five state & territory based national categories, with each worthy recipient receiving a $10,000 Racing Women scholarship from TAB to benefit their endeavours in the thoroughbred industry.

The Judging Panel is proud to announce the following exceptional women as recipients of Racing Woman of the Year Awards of their resident state or territory.

Racing Woman of the Year: Queensland

2025 winner: SHEILA LAXON
2026 winner: ANGELA JONES

Racing Woman of the Year: NSW & ACT

2025 winner: ANNABEL NEASHAM
2026 winner: VICKY LEONARD

Racing Woman of the Year: Victoria

2025 winner: TERESA POON
2026 winner: SAM SWAINE

Racing Woman of the Year: TAS & SA

2025 winner: CLARE LINDOP
2026 winner: JESSICA TZAFERIS

Racing Woman of the Year: WA & NT

2025 winner: ELLA CLARKE
2026 winner: ALANA WILLIAMS