Jessica Hammond, program administrator of Maryland's Beyond the Wire aftercare program, has been recognized with the 2022 Dr. J. David Richardson Community Award as part of the Godolphin Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards.
The Dr. J. David Richardson Community Award recognizes those who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the Thoroughbred industry, and in particular, to the greater good of the sport. It includes those who support the breeding and racing staff or have made an outstanding contribution to the wider Thoroughbred community.
Hammond also works for the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and was a racehorse owner herself. She currently has three off the track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs). As the CEO of family-owned Somerset Racing, she managed all business aspects of the international racing operation for her husband and trainer, Scott Hammond.
Ideal candidates for the Dr. J. David Richardson Community Award work either for or with a charitable organization, or as part of the charitable arm of the Thoroughbred business for which they work.
This year's awards ceremony will be presented October 14 at Keeneland.
Godolphin, the global racing stable founded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is the principal sponsor of the awards in association with The Jockey Club, the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protection Association, the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, and the Breeders' Cup.
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