Past Winners of USHWA Awards Stanley F. Bergstein-Proximity Achievement Award Winners 2015 Jim Simpson 2014 Russell Williams 2013 Joe Thomson 2012 John Campbell 2011 Roger Huston 2010 The Horseman and Fair World 2009 Gail Cunard 2008 Ellen Taylor 2007 Ebby Gerry Jr. 2006 Jeff Gural 2005 John Manzi 2004 Carl Allen 2003 Tom Charters 2002 Peter Gerry 2001 State University of NY at Morrisville 2000 Hanover Shoe Farms 1999 Goshen Historic Track 1998 Vincent J. Bergamo 1997 Standardbred Retirement Foundation 1996 Harness Horse Youth Foundation 1995 Philip A. Pines 1994 Margot Taylor 1993 Marvin Bachrad 1992 Anthony Abbatiello 1991 Lloyd Arnold 1990 The Trotting & Pacing Guide 1989 John A. Cashman Jr. 1988 Charles J. Russo 1987 Hugh A. (Andy) Grant Jr. 1986 William F. Brown Jr. 1985 The Breeders Crown 1984 Rambling Willie 1983 Allen J. Finkelson 1982 George Smallsreed 1981 Alan J. Leavitt 1980 T.J. (Ted) Zornow 1979 The Meadowlands 1978 John F. Simpson Sr. 1977 The Hambletonian Society 1976 Stanley F. Bergstein 1975 Mike Lee 1974 Roy Shudt 1973 Herve Filion 1972 The Grand Circuit 1971 Dr. LeRoy Coggins 1970 James C. Harrison 1969 Hoof Beats 1968 T. Wayne Smart 1967 Frank Ervin 1966 The Hall of Fame of the Trotter 1965 Stanley F. Dancer 1964 Little Brown Jug Society 1963 U.S. Trotting Association 1962 George Morton Levy 1961 Harness Tracks of America 1960 Delvin G. Miller 1959 Hayes Fair Acres (Gene & Don) 1958 William R. Haughton 1957 Walter J. Michael 1956 E. Roland Harriman 1955 M. I. (Doc) Robins Program 1954 Octave Blake 1953 William H. Cane 1952 Steve Phillips Owner of the Year Award Winners 2015 George Teague 2014 3 Brothers Stable, John Fielding 2013 Burke Racing and Weaver Bruscemi 2012 Richard Gutnick 2011 John Fielding 2010 Frank Bellino 2009 Jules and Arlene Siegel 2008 Jerry Silva 2007 Teague Inc. + 2006 Brittany Farms 2005 Jeffrey Snyder 2004 Ted Gewertz 2003 Robert Glazer, Peter Pan Stable 2002 Jules and Arlene Siegel 2001 Lloyd Arnold 2000 Moni Maker Stable 1997-1999 Robert Glazer 1996 Continentalvictory Stable 1995 Lee & Linda DeVisser 1994 Jeffrey Snyder Trainer of the Year Award Winners 2015 Jimmy Takter 2014 Jimmy Takter 2013 Ron Burke 2012 Linda Toscano 2011 Ron Burke 2010 Jimmy Takter 2009 Greg Peck 2008 Ray Schnittker 2007 Steve Elliott 2006 Mickey Burke 2005 Erv Miller 2004 Trond Smedshammer 2003 Ivan Sugg 2002 Jim Doherty 2001 Bob McIntosh 2000 Mark Ford/Jimmy Takter 1999 Ron Gurfein 1998 Brett Pelling 1997 Bill Wellwood 1996 Jimmy Takter 1995 Joe Holloway 1994 Carl Allen 1993 Bill Robinson 1992 Bob McIntosh 1991 Per Eriksson 1990 Gene Riegle/Bruce Nickells 1989 Dick Stillings/Harry Poulton 1988 Steve Elliott 1987 Chuck Sylvester 1986 Soren Nordin 1985 Chuck Sylvester Driver of the Year Award Winners 2015 David Miller 2014 Yannick Gingras 2013 Tim Tetrick 2012 Tim Tetrick 2011 George Brennan 2010 George Brennan 2009 Brian Sears + 2008 Tim Tetrick and Dave Palone 2007 Tim Tetrick 2006 John Campbell 2005 Catello Manzi 2004 Ron Pierce 2003 David Miller Rising Star Award Winners 2015 Montrell Teague 2014 Nancy Johansson 2013 Corey Callahan 2012 Scott Zeron 2011 Dan Noble 2010 Matt Kakaley 2009 Jordan Stratton 2008 Jason Bartlett 2007 Tim Tetrick 2006 Jody Jamieson 2005 Mark McDonald 2004 Patrick Lachance 2003 Yannick Gingras 2002 Jeff Gregory 2001 Brett Miller 2000 Stephane Bouchard 1999 Eric Ledford 1998 Robert Stewart 1997 Daniel Dube 1996 George Brennan 1995 Liz Quesnel 1994 Jack Baggitt Jr. 1993 Dave Miller 1992 Luc Ouellette 1991 Brian Sears 1990 Jeremiah "Jerry" Riordan 1989 Dr. Kenneth Seeber 1988 Brian Allen 1987 Joe Essig Jr. 1986 Richard Silverman Breakthrough Award Winners 2015 Gabe Prewitt 2014 Emily Gaskin 2013 Heather Wilder 2012 Justin Horowitz, Darin Zoccali 2011 Frank M. Antonacci 2010 Jessica Schroeder 2009 Adam Bowden 2008 Mike Tanner 2007 Rodney Mitchell 2006 Jason Settlemoir 2005 Adam Victor Jr. Good Guy Award Winners + 2015 Joann Looney-King 2014 Jack Darling 2013 George Ducharme 2012 Dave Palone 2011 Larry Lederman 2010 Bruce Saunders 2009 Mike Gullota 2008 Ray Schnittker 2007 Steve Elliot 2006 George Foreman 2005 Roger Hammer 2004 George Teague, Jr. 2003 Lincoln Chafee 2002 John Campbell 2001 Craig Lipka 2000 Dick Feinberg 1999 John Manzi 1998 Tom Walsh, Jr. 1997 Denis McGlynn 1996 Dorothy Haughton 1995 Fred J. Noe 1994 Art Winkler 1993 Tom Charters 1992 Dominic H. Frinzi 1991 Joseph DeFrank 1990 John A. Cashman, Jr. 1989 Phillip W. Tully 1988 Anthony Abbatiello 1987 Louis P. Guida 1986 George Steinbrenner 1985 Robert J. Quigley 1984 NONE 1983 Sam Anzalone 1982 Leo Doobin 1981 W. E. "Hap" Hansen 1980 Joseph V. McLoone 1979 David A. (Sonny) Werblin 1978 William Rosenberg 1977 John Rooney 1976 Stanley F. Dancer 1975 William R. Haughton 1974 Delvin G. Miller 1973 Preston H. Jenuine 1972 Norman O. Woolworth 1971 Howard Beissinger 1970 Edward J. Dougherty 1969 Harry M. Stevens Inc. 1968 E. M. Loew 1967 John Chapman 1966 T."Curly" Wayne Smart 1965 Walter J. Michael 1964 Don Hayes Unsung Hero Award Winners + 2015 Joanne Young 2014 Jack Darling 2013 Sam Landy and Open Space 2012 Dot Morgan 2011 Dr. Karyn Malinowski 2010 Cindi Johnson 2009 Fran Azur 2008 Ann Curran 2007 David Carr 2006 Mary Lou Dondarski 2005 Janet & Andy Tuttle 2004 Jeff Gural 2003 Suzanne Grover 2002 Dr. Steve Bokman 2001 Rick Beinhauer and Joe Salandra 2000 Wisconsin Harness Horsemen's Assn. 1999 John Signorelli 1998 The Harness List 1997 John (Jay) King Jr. 1996 Chris Coyle 1995 Ted Crowl USHWAn of the Year Award Winners 2015 Ellen Taylor 2014 Gordon Waterstone 2013 Judy Davis-Wilson 2012 Kim Rinker 2011 Leon Zimmerman 2010 Moira Fanning 2009 Jessica Schroeder, Lia Eustachewich 2008 Tim Bojarski 2007 Randy Manges 2006 Chris Wittstruck 2005 Jerry Connors 2004 None 2003 Nicole Kraft 2002 Paul Ramlow 2001 Callie Davies-Gooch 2000 Steve Wolf 1999 Moira Fanning 1998 Leon Zimmerman 1997 Jack Ginnetti 1996 Virginia O'Brien 1995 Joe Vaccaro 1994 Al Williams 1993 Bruce Stearns 1992 John Manzi 1991 Sam Anzalone 1990 Steve Wolf 1989 Marv Bachrad 1988 Earle Tunick 1987 Jack Hugerich 1986 Alan Prince 1985 Nick Saponara + 1984 Bob Zellner 1983 William Brown Jr. 1982 Mike Lee 1981 Stan Bergstein 1980 Allen J. Finkelson 1979 Col. Dave Herman President’s Award Winners 2015 Breana Carsey and Michelle and Albert Crawford 2014 Carl Howard 2013 Mary Lou Dondarski 2012 Helene Gregory 2011 Jeff Gural, Tom Luchento, Leo McNamara 2010 Yannick Gingras, HANA 2009 Bob Galterio, Bob “Hollywood” Heyden, Dr. George Maylin 2008 Joe Faraldo 2007 Meg Jewett Leavitt 2006 Dr. Fuyu Guan, Dr. Cornelius Uboh, Dr. Lawrence Soma and Dr. Eric Birks 2004 Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell 2003 Stable of Memories 2002 Ray Brienza 2001 Gordon Waterstone, Greg Schuler and Bruce Hamilton 2000 Virginia O'Brien and Jerry Connors 1999 Harness Racing Little League, The Racing Network 1998 Sports Eye, Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, Mass. Racing Comm. 1997 LaVerne Hill and Bud Hatfield 1996 Fred J. Noe, Frank A. Fitzgerald, Davis Elkin and Doug Harkness 1995 Arthur Brown Jr. and John Campbell 1994 NJ Gov. Christine Todd Whitman 1993 Fred J. Noe, Milton Smith 1992 Dwane Parker, David M. Dolezal 1991 Goshen Historic Track, Vincent J. Bergamo 1990 Kenneth R. Fischer, Allen J. Finkelson 1989 Louis P. Guida, David A. "Sonny" Werblin 1988 John A. Cashman Jr., Clinton G. Galbraith 1985-'87 No Award 1984 The Breeders Crown 1983 Alan J. Leavitt 1982 No award 1981 New Jersey Racing Commission, James Lynch, Herve Filion, Sam Schulsinger, and William F. Brown, Jr. 1980 Clinton G. Galbraith, Charles Leerhsen 1979 Hot Hitter 1978 Carmine Abbatiello 1977 Lou Resnick 1976 Al Thomas, Joey Goldstein 1975 CBS News, CBS Sports, and Stanley F. Bergstein 1974 Woodford Lawlis 1973 Roy Shudt, Haswell/Mead 1972 Pocono Downs, James J. Dunnigan Hervey Award Winners + Writing Award Winners 2015 Kimberly French 2014 Dave Briggs 2013 M. Kelly Young 2012 Dave Briggs 2011 Daryl Kaplan 2010 Rob Longley 2009 Dave Briggs 2008 M. Kelly Young 2007 Kimberly Rinker 2006 Bob Carson 2005 Chris Wittstruck 2004 Bernard Tobin 2003 Paul Delean 2002 M. Kelly Young 2001 Dave Perkins 2000 Harold Howe 1999 Gordon Waterstone 1998 Dave Briggs 1997 Dave Briggs 1996 Dave Briggs 1995 Frank Cotolo 1994 Gary L. Smith 1993 Michael Steinberg 1992 Kathy Parker 1991 Moira Fanning 1990 Bill Heller 1989 Gary L. Smith 1988 Bill Heller 1987 Veda Eddu 1986 Bill Heller 1985 Jerry Shively 1984 Steve Schuelein 1983 Steve Schuelein 1982 Phil Straw 1981 Patty Hillis Carro 1980 Phil Von Borries News and/or Commentary Writing 2015 Dave Briggs 2014 Greg Doyel 2013 Dave Briggs 2012 Mike Tanner 2011 Melissa Keith 2010 Andrew Cohen 2009 Evan Pattak 2008 Gordon Waterstone 2007 Andrew Cohen 2006 Chris Wittstruck 2005 Bob Summers 2004 Brad Schmaltz 2003 Bob Roberts 2002 Pohla Smith 2001 Robert Strauss + 2000 Bud Poliquin 1999 Donnie Webb 1998 Mike Harden 1997 Jenny Kellner 1996 Dave Ramsey 1995 Shelly Anderson 1994 Brad Schmaltz 1993 Bob Summers 1992 Maryjean Wall 1991 Bill Finley 1990 Clyde Hirt 1989 Maryjean Wall 1988 Phil Pines 1987 Dave Joseph 1986 Clyde Hirt 1985 Steve Lowery 1984 Jay Bergman 1983 Chuck Slater 1982 Clyde Hirt 1981 Mark Schwartz 1980 Mark Schwartz 1979 John Berry 1978 Doug Looney 1977 Craig Barnes 1976 Jack Kiser 1975 Lynn Simross 1974 Maryjean Wall No awards presented from 1967 to 1973 1966 Pat Ryan 1965 Gerald Eskenazi 1964 Jack Kiser 1963 No grand winner 7 divisional winners 1962 No grand winner 7 divisional winners Television Winners 2015 The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley 2013 Woodbine