Jump Jockey Special Recognition Award
- 1996: Andrew Thornton
- 1997: Andrew Thornton
- 1998: Simon McNeill
- 1999: Gary Lyons
- 2000: Peter Niven
- 2001: Willie Worthington
- 2002: Brian Storey
- 2003: Norman Williamson
- 2004: Vince Slattery
- 2005: Jim Culloty
- 2006: J. P. McNamara
- 2007: Russ Garritty
- 2008: Brian Harding
- 2009: Jimmy McCarthy
- 2010: Warren Marston
- 2011: Anna O'Brien, physiotherapist
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