Meet the Nominees for the 2018 Innovater of the Year sponsored by the USTA

Terpenning, who started Harness Racing Replays in early 2018, posts replays on a daily basis on social media featuring a “Race of the Day” from tracks around North America.

Tetrick, who is the wife of storied driver Tim Tetrick, has stamped herself as a prominent member of the harness racing industry.  Ashley works tirelessly to help with standardbred aftercare.

Allums, who co-hosts North American Harness Update, helps to spearhead NAHU Picks, a service that provides nightly selections to some of North America’s top racetracks.

Clements, who has received numerous nominations throughout the process for his creation of the Off And Pacing Mobile App and Catch Driver, Since their inception, continue to expand the development of their game.  

Harless, who has been speed Super at Darke Co Fair for many years, was the originator of the Ohio lady Pace. He spends hours getting races and higher purses for the Darke Co Fair, and his doings made it possible for it to be the Blue-Ribbon Fair for 2018. 

Moore, who is the Director of Racetrack Operations at Harrah's Hooiser, presented the 2017 Breeders Crown and in their nomination was applauded for their HD race feed.  Hoosier Park is very friendly when it comes to track marketing and promotions with plenty to do for on-track patrons.

Gooden, who won the USTA Innovator Award last year, prides himself on taking different shots from many angles to ensure the best photo.  His funny shots of Aaron Merriman are consistently a hit throughout social media.