Grove City, Ohio –The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting will be held on January 13, 2024, at the Columbus Marriott OSU, 3100 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio.
Ten divisional horse winners will be honored at the banquet as well as the naming of the 2023 Ohio Horse of the Year. The OHHA will also present the Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award, the Terry Holton Youth Award, the 2023 Outstanding Groom Award, the Maynard & Stella Hagemeyer Significant Contribution Award, and OHHA Special Recognition Awards. In addition, the United States Harness Writers Association – Ohio Chapter annual awards will also be presented as will the Ohio State Racing Commission’s Kaltenbach Awards.
OHHA Banquet Agenda: Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024
11:30 a.m.–Charity Luncheon
1:00 p.m.– OHHA Annual Membership Meeting
2:30 p.m.—USTA District 1 Annual Meeting
4:00 p.m.–Cocktail Hour- Sponsored by Captain Kirk
5:00 p.m.–Stallion Auction closes
5:00 p.m.–Dinner Seating
5:30 p.m.–OHHA Awards Banquet
9:00 p.m.–Awards Banquet After Party
Tickets to the banquet are $30 each and can be purchased by calling the OHHA office at 614-221-3650. Reservation forms are also available on the OHHA website at www.ohha.com.
The Columbus Marriott OSU is sold out, but room reservations can be made at the Renaissance Inn which is adjacent to the Marriott by calling 614-261-7994.
by Frank Fraas, for the OHHA