2009 RTIP Distinguished Student Award
The RTIP distinguished student award goes to the RTIP student that the faculty feels best embodies the qualities and performance that represent the goal of the Program—to bridge education with opportunity. The award recognizes academic and personal growth and achievement.
Steve May
Like many of our students, Steve just “happened” to hear about the RTIP one day – it was not long after that that he came to Arizona to see the program and made plans to move and establish residency in the state.
I’m not sure if we’ve ever had anyone in the program more involved in so many aspects of racing. He is a true fan of racing, thoroughbred racing, harness racing and Quarter Horses. You name the breed and Steve can carry the conversation. He’s not just about the horses themselves; he’s also very involved the regulation and administration of racing.
Steve never misses a chance to promote racing or the RTIP. He attends many of the major races as well as conferences and meetings while still managing to be a full-time gradate student, and until very recently a demanding job as an operating room technician.
Steve May will be graduating with his Masters degree in May, but if you can’t wait to talk to him about getting him signed on with your organization, you’re too late. He has already accepted a position with HTA and Stan Bergstein – who has a solid track record of finding great talent in this industry.
Some of the projects that Steve has worked on include issues surrounding Ohio’s racino legislation creating the website and working in various departments at Tucson’s historic Rillito Park.