On 6th August 2016 Victoria's North East Breeders hosted their Annual Awards Night at Tabilk Winery in Nagambie.
Tony Carter-Smith was recognized for his contribution by winning the " Industry Award" sponsored by the Avenel Equine Hospital.
Rhys Coghlan from Basinghall Farm was the winner of "The Tim Jones Memorial Young Achiever of the Year" which is sponsored by "Strathbogie Shire.
Equiano provided Swettenham Stud with the "Vobis Horse of the Year", with his son Valliano accumulating the most Vobis prizemoney for the 2015 racing Season.
Gilgai Farm took out the "Inglis Broodmare of the Year" with Mine Game who is the dam of Jameka and Nikitas. Between them they haveamassed over 1.4 million during the 2015 racing season.
Super consistent stallion "Reset" was once again the "Cepa Stallion of the Year " for Goldophin.