Entries for Woods, Frutkoff Preakness Awards

BALTIMORE – 1/ST is accepting media credentials for Preakness 150, to be held Saturday, May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

Credentials are provided to media members who represent professional news gathering organizations that produce and publish original content. Freelancers will not be granted credentials without a letter of support from an assignment editor.

Requests can be made here: Click to request

Requests must be made by May 7.

Meanwhile, entries are being accepted for the David F. Woods Memorial Award, presented for the best Preakness print, television and multimedia story from 2024, and the Jerry Frutkoff Photography Award, presented to the photographer of the best Preakness image from 2024.

Recipients of the David F. Woods and Jerry Frutkoff Award will be honored at the Alibi Breakfast Thursday, May 15 at Pimlico Race Course. The Alibi Breakfast, which started in the late 1930s, features a gathering of media, owners, trainers, breeders, jockeys, and celebrities to celebrate the Preakness and solicit interesting and humorous race predictions.

Along with the Woods and Frutkoff, the Maryland Jockey Club will also recognize the recipient of the Old Hilltop Award, a tribute to selected media members who have covered Thoroughbred racing with excellence and distinction, and a Special Award of Merit will be given to one who has made a positive impact on the racing industry.

Entries for the Woods and Frutkoff must be submitted by April 15.

Submissions for the Woods must include an attachment or link of the story with name and date. Submissions for the Frutkoff must include an attachment of the image as well as the media outlet it appeared. Submissions can be sent to david.joseph@gulfstreampark.com or phil.janack@gulfstreampark.com.