Dean Hoffman has been named the 2006 Pinnacle Award Winner, a prestigious award that recognizes and provides appreciation for exemplary efforts put forth by authors, members of the press and public relations professionals, in the promotion of the sport and The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. He will receive this award on Sunday, July 2, 2006 “Hall of Fame Day,” during the evening’s award ceremonies.

A native of Cincinnati, Dean is a 1971 cum laude graduate of Ohio University with a degree in journalism. While in high school and college, he worked at Walnut Hall Farm in Ky., as a groom for a Grand Circuit stable, and as a summer fair representative for the USTA. After graduation and prior to spending eight years in public relations and advertising, he worked at Stoner Creek Stud in Paris, Ky. for owners David R. Johnston and Norman S. Woolworth