2025 Westie Awards Rescheduled

After careful consideration and due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2025 Westie Awards have been rescheduled to January 17, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. est.

This additional time allows us to ensure every detail meets the standard the Westie Awards represent.

“Some things are worth waiting for, especially when getting it right matters most.” said Trey Colbeck, The Western Pacer Founder & CEO. 

Award announcements will be available on thewesternpacer.ca, as well as Facebook, X, and YouTube. 

The list of 2025 Nominees can be found here.

2024 Winners

Although still a young event, the Westie Awards have already highlighted remarkable talent in previous years. Notable past winners include:

• Driver of the Year: Philip Giesbrecht
• Trainer of the Year: Mathew Howlett
• Owner of the Year: J J J Stables
• Two-Year-Old Filly of the Year: Custard Dolce
• Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding of the Year: Fubar Bundy
• Three-Year-Old Filly of the Year: Outlawguns N Roses
• Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding of the Year: Grey Horizon
• Claimer of the Year: Outlaw Spiced Rum
• Aged Mare of the Year: Stash The Cookies
• Aged Horse/Gelding of the Year: Shark Week