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Scholarship
Jerome L. Hauck had a concern for the welfare of horsemen not only while they were actively employed in the industry but in their retirement as well.
Hauck was instrumental in the organization and founding of HHI. Working with representatives from other horsemen's organizations, Hauck incorporated HHI in 1964. In 1968 he became HHI's second president and served in that capacity for 12 years. During his tenure as a delegate and officer to HHI, Jerry worked to assure the rights of horsemen and to assure that the industry looked after their well-being.
Hauck was the original Trustee of the International Harness Racing Group Insurance Trust Fund, a medical welfare fund which, since its creation in 1969 has paid more than $10 million in benefits on behalf of grooms, second trainers, trainers, drivers and their families. His concern for his fellow horsemen also led to the development of the first pension plan in the harness industry, implemented in 1967.
Born in Buffalo, NY in 1917, Hauck became a horse owner in 1948 and operated a successful stable with his brother Ed for many years. Hauck worked for the betterment of the USTA, the National Association of State Racing Commissioners, and the American Horse Council, for which he served as HHI's representative to the Racing Advisory Committe. He was also involved with the growth of Off-Track Betting and Simulcasting in New York. When he died on Oct. 5, 1998, Hauck was the Western NY HHA President, a position he had held since forming the 1,200 member group in 1957.
Jerome L. Hauck Scholarship Past Winners
2022 Jonas Scott Maryland
2021 Meadow Twaddle Pennsylvania
2020 Mia Davis Delaware
2019 Shane Angle Pennsylvania
2018 Parker Steck Ohio
2017 Samantha Stafford Delaware
2016 Casey Hite Pennsylvania
2015 Kyle Budach Minnesota
2014 Alexander Scurto Illinois
2013 Shannon Teed Pennsylvania
2012 Jessica Blankenship Ohio
2011 Braden Watson Illinois
2010 Mariah Wright Michigan
2009 Chelsea Fahy Pennsylvania
2008 Lisa Martin Pennsylvania
2007 Carrie Putnam Michigan
2006 Gregory Clendining New Jersey
2005 Ryan O'Mara Florida
2004 Jessica Vorbeck Kentucky
2003 Colleen O'Toole Canada
2002 Adele Mauck Pennsylvania
2001 Rachel Yohn Wisconsin
2000 Sheena Vorbeck Kentucky
1999 Mario Marcellino New York
1998 Christopher Magee Illinois
1997 Meghan Cauzillo Michigan
1996 Terry Nassivera New York
1995 Mildred McDonald Maine
1994 Anthony Hogan Florida
1993 Winnie Morgan Ohio
1992 Julie Ann Dellinger Illinois
1991 Gail Curran Illinois
1990 Mark Dolbee Illinois
1989 Dana Wishengrad New Jersey
1988 Ginger Reynolds Illinois
1987 Brad Lemon
1986 Kim Cameron
Harness Horsemen International annually awards a $4,000 scholarship in honor of HHI founding member Jerome L. Hauck.
The deadline for the 2024 Scholarship is May 1, 2024. To download an application,
Jonas Scott
2022 Hauck Scholarship Winner
