The late Jim McKay, beloved by millions as the host of ABC's “Wide World of Sports,” is the recipient of the 2017 Robert and Anne Heighe Award for Excellence in Equestrian Journalism. The award will be presented posthumously the evening of Friday, November 10, at Harford Community College in Bel Air, Md. The award is presented by the Hays-Heighe House, a public history site located at Harford Community College. The Hays-Heighe House was the centerpiece of Robert and Anne Heighe's 225-acre Prospect Hill Farm, which served as the headquarters of their Thoroughbred breeding and racing operations from 1921-1953.
“The Wider World of Jim McKay: Celebrating His Life and His Work” begins with the viewing of an exhibit on the broadcast journalist's life starting at 5 p.m. A reception and award presentation take place in the Chesapeake Dining Rooms starting at 7:15 p.m.
Previous recipients of the Robert and Anne Heighe Award for Excellence in Equestrian Journalism include Joe Kelly, William Boniface, Humphrey S. Finney and Pierre “Peb” Bellocq.
The exhibit will be on display in the Hays-Heighe House from Nov. 10 to Jan. 12. Exhibit hours are Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.; Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and first Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Admission is free, except at the opening Nov. 10.
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