The Albion Park Harness Racing Club is delighted to acknowledge the Australia Day honor of OAM General Division to Chris Garrard.
Chris received his OAM for services to harness racing and our club has been a major beneficiary of his service, knowledge and generosity over many years.
A long time Club member, Chris has served on committee on more than one occasion.
As the patriarch of the family's various business interests over several decades, Chris has, and continues to be, a major sponsor.
The time-honored Garrards Sunshine Sprint is an excellent case in point.
Yet his faith and financial support of the harness racing industry extends well past Albion Park to many clubs throughout Australia and New Zealand.
And that faith and support is also clearly demonstrated through his continued owning and breeding interests.
What must also be said is Chris' unwavering support of the grass roots participants in our business.
From a personal point of view, I have known Chris and his family for almost 40 years and his OAM is a wonderful acknowledgement to his contribution to the harness racing industry.
A popular man but never afraid to take a stand, his word is his bond.
Congratulations "CJ"
David Fowler – Albion Park Harness Racing Chairman