Gordon Rothacker Medal

There is no greater honour in Victorian harness racing than the Gordon Rothacker Medal, a celebration of lifetime achievement and service to the support.

These are the outstanding participants and devotees who have left an extraordinary mark on harness racing in Victoria and had medals hung around their necks.

2002 - Ian McCallum

2003 - Geoff Hill

2004 - Jim Barker

2005 - Ron Pocock

2006 - Matt Donaldson

2007 - Peter Manning

2008 - Bruce & Elizabeth Clarke

2009 - Les Chapman

2010 - Arthur Graham

2011 - Ted Demmler

2012 - Neville Welsh

2013 - Graeme Lang

2014 - Kerryn Manning

2015 - Bruce Morgan

2016 - Carl O'Dwyer

2017 - Jim O’Sullivan

2018 - Dick Lee

2019 - Ginger Gleeson

2020 - Keith Pratt

2020 - Paul James

2021 - Brian Gath (pictured)

2022 - Chris Alford

 

Nominations are invited from Country Clubs, Kindred Bodies, Industry Participants and/or Individuals who meet some or all of the following criteria:

  • Contribution to harness racing in Victoria (past and present)
  • Length of industry involvement
  • Held (voluntary or paid) key positions within the industry
  • Demonstrated excellence within a chosen field
  • Significant personal achievement
  • Service as a role model/mentor
  • Integrity