The Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association gave out many MHHA Annual Awards at their banquet held at the Calumet Club in Augusta on Saturday, January 22. Over 200 people attended the event which was highlighted by the presentation of The Sheridan Smith Distinguished Service Award to Sharon Terry, the owner of Scarborough Downs. The Sheridan Smith Award has been presented to many of Maine’s most prominent harness racing figures such as the Walter Hight, Freeman Parker, Donald Richards and the late Ival “Bud” Cianchette.

Scholarships were given to six college students to assist them with their studies. The winners were Emily Fournier, who attends The University of Southern Maine; Jenna Wing and Elizabeth Richardson who both study at the University of New England; Karen Letteney who attends The University of Maine; Dylan Plissey who studies at The University of Maine-Presque Isle and Jeff Ramsdell who attends Plymouth State College. The live auction which concluded the awards’ banquet raised nearly $3,000 for the MHHA Scholarship Fund.

Among the horses honored for an outstanding 2010 racing season were:

Horses which won 10 or more races in 2010 were also presented and award. Those were: “Shagon Again,” “Current Chip,” “Shabash,” “Yeah Baby N,” “Mighty Thunder,” “Pembroke Nick,” “Eagle Together,” “American Village,” “Barbra Ann,” “Cranmeadow Express,” “Formulaone A,” “Share A Smile,” “Rodeo du Ruisseau,” “Warrior Jake,” “Willin Dylan,” “No Jokin” and “Simply Made.”

The “Senior Citizen” awards for horses who retired in 2010 were given to: “Par One,” “Jaccka Seelster N,” “Mister Gender,” “Mystical Sign,” “Prince Rama A,” “Tonros Prince A,” “Lukes Frank,” “Party Star” and “ Bid Hanover.”

Awards were also presented to the following individuals:

Several drivers attained personal career milestones in 2010. They were: Steve Mahar-5000 wins; Heath Campbell-3500 wins; Shawn Gray-2000 wins; John Nason-2000 wins and Ron Cushing 1500 wins.