Acknowledgement in the HALL OF FAME is based on the principle of “recognition of outstanding achievement in Inter Dominion Championships or significant contribution to Trans Tasman harness racing affairs”.

In this context, the Inter Dominion Harness Racing Council in 2005 has endorsed the determining criteria as follows:

Significant People:Those awarded the Inter Dominion Ern Manea Gold Medal.*
Top Drivers: Those with 3 or more wins in an Inter Dominion series Grand Final.
Champion Horses: Those with multiple wins in an Inter Dominion series Grand Final.

* The Ern Manea Gold Medal (previously known as the Inter Dominion Gold Medal) is the Council’s highest award for an Industry Participant who has achieved a significant long-term contribution to Australian/New Zealand harness racing affairs, or significant long-term contribution to the Inter Dominion Championships.