Tramore manager nominated for award Tramore Racecourse Manager, Sue Phelan has been nominated for a Network Waterford Women in Business Award for Excellence in Sport. Phelan, who is an integral part of the sporting community in Waterford, was chosen by an independent panel of judges who selected her because of her continued support of sport in Waterford and for her enthusiasm and commitment to promoting and enhancing Waterford and Tramore Racecourse. Phelan has been manager of Tramore since 2000 and has seen the track grow into one of the most successful in the country, with 11 fixtures each year, including the 4-day August Racing Festival, which not alone sees top riders and jockeys converge on the seaside town, but also thousands of racegoers from all over Waterford and beyond. Speaking of her nomination, Network Waterford President Margaret Durand said: “Sue is hugely popular in Waterford and is an inspirational woman, not alone in the sporting world, but also in business. We are delighted that she has been put forward for an award and we wish her the very best of luck on the day.” The awards will take place on Thursday, May 26th at the Tower Hotel. Tickets for the lunchtime event are €35 and are available from http://waterfordawards.eventbrite.com.
