Tracy Farmer, a horseman, entrepreneur, and past Midway trustee will receive the Legacy Award May 26 at the Midway University's eighth Annual Spotlight Awards beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET. The awards will be held on campus in the Marshall Gymnasium inside McManis Student Center and this year's theme is "Making History" in celebration of the institution's 175th anniversary.
"This is truly an honor, and I am proud and humbled," says Tracy Farmer. "Through my years in business and public service, I have been fortunate to have achieved great success. I consider this honor from Midway University among the top of my achievements!"
A prominent Thoroughbred owner and breeder and member of The Jockey Club, Farmer bred and owned Sir Winston , winner of the 2019 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1). He has been vice-chair of the state racing commission, vice president of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and recipient of its W.T. Young Humanitarian Award; president of the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation; and a member of the executive committee and other committees of the Breeders Cup Ltd.
The Spotlight Awards evening is designed to highlight those who have been leaders in their fields and who has directly impacted Midway University through time, service, support, and resources.
Past Midway University Legacy Award recipients include:
- 2021—Donna Moore Campbell
- 2020—Not Held Due to COVID
- 2019—Lyle Wolf
- 2018—Janet Green Hunter
- 2017—The Parrish-Roach Family
- 2016—The James C. & Ann Bowling Family
- 2015—Libby Lloyd Jones
- 2014—Mira Ball
For more information regarding the Midway Equine Industry Spotlight Awards visit https://www.midway.edu/events/spotlight-awards/.
