Entries open: Tuesday 28 July 2026
Entries close: Friday 14 August 2026
Entries to cover work from the 2025-26 season.
The LOVERACING.NZ Award for Contribution to Media, Digital & Content is open to all journalists, broadcasters, writers, photographers and content creators, including those working in social and digital media, who are based in New Zealand.
We welcome submissions from across the media and content landscape, including innovative storytelling methods, multimedia formats and creative audience engagement. Entries can be submitted by the entrant or nominated by a third party.
Entry Criteria:
- Submit a portfolio of 3 to 5 racing-related content pieces.
- You may include a supporting statement (max 300 words), offering context for your entry. This can cover:
- Creative process and intent
- Resources and time invested
- Reach, impact or audience response
Accepted Formats:
Please ensure all files are clearly named and meet the format guidelines below:
| Media Type |
Acceptable Formats |
| Written content |
PDF only, or live URLs (e.g. online articles, blogs, social content) |
| Photos |
JPG or TIFF, with descriptive file names (captions can be included in file name or metadata) |
| Video |
MP4 or MOV |
| Audio |
MP3 or WAV |
How to Submit:
- All files should be submitted via a cloud sharing platform (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, WeTransfer, etc.).
- Please email your entry link to: Jil.Yong@nztr.co.nz
- Ensure your shared folder includes:
- All required content pieces
- Your optional supporting statement (PDF or Word document)
- A cover note with your name, contact details and media outlet (if applicable)
The judging will be undertaken by an NZTR Panel and the winner will be presented with the LOVERACING.NZ Award for Contribution to Media, Digital & Content at the New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards on Sunday 6 September 2026. The black tie-dinner will be held at the New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland CBD.