from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — The United States submissions for the 2015 International Media Awards were received by Harness Racing Australia today.

Only one entrant from each country was accepted per category.

Voting for U.S. entrants was held on the USTA Facebook page and the results are as follows:

Best News Article: Sweet Lou Paces to Historic Mile at Hoosier Park, by Emily Gaskin
Best Magazine Article: Farewell Moni Maker: Remembering the Queen of Trotting, by Ellen Harvey
Best Photograph: July 2014 Hoof Beats cover shot of David Miller, by Mark Hall
Best Advertisement: “Light Up Lexington” by Greg Schuler, for Preferred Equine
Best Video or Film Advertisement: “This Is Harness Racing,” from the Harness Racing Fan Zone
Best Television Program or Documentary: Feature on Casie Coleman for Little Brown Jug broadcast, produced by Bruce Casella
Best Poster: Hoof Beats calendar, created by Jason Turner for Hoof Beats magazine
Best Web Site: www.HarnessRacingFanZone.com
Best Social Media: The Harness Racing Fan Zone

Harness Racing Australia will now select three international finalists in each category to be submitted to the International Trotting Association members. The ITA voting commences on Feb. 10 and closes on March 1.

Thanks to all who submitted entries and voted on their favorites. Best of luck to our finalists!