As excitement mounts over the destination of the Greyhound of the Year title for 2008, the BGRB in association with GBGB is pleased to announce that the popular Annual Awards Dinner will take place at the Hilton London Metropole on the evening of Sunday 25th January 2009.GBGB you ask? Yes, the single new industry body, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain is effective January 1st 2009 and will be masterminding this event.The magnificent occasion is being organised for the second time by Amanda Duplock who said:“In what is the most exciting period of change for the greyhound racing industry I am very confident about the prospect of an even bigger and better event at a very impressive new central London venue. Having previously hosted events such as the Empire Film Awards, the Hilton Metropole certainly knows how to look after guests and put on a show!”“We also want to make the event affordable and accessible for the whole of the greyhound racing industry and I am very pleased that, for the third year running, we have been able to maintain the ticket price at £50 per person or £500 for a table of ten. A discounted room rate at the hotel has also been secured at just £99 per room to include an expansive buffet breakfast. "“With top class performances from so many different greyhounds this year, the awards demonstrate the dedication, commitment and excitement of the British greyhound racing industry. I am sure that many people from across the sport will want to attend. Both tickets and hotel rooms are expected to sell out so early booking is strongly advised.”