NSW volunteers nominated for state awards
AFL NSW/ACT submitted the nominations on behalf of the volunteers, who are now through to the final round for the annuals awards recognising the contribution of volunteers to community and elite sport in NSW.
Of the individuals nominated are Matt Hard and Max Enders who are both up for coaching awards, Mick Barnes who has been nominated in the Administrator category, Judy Mustard who is a finalist for the Volunteer Support award, and Jim Woodlock who has been recognised for his distinguished long service.
Also nominated in the Community/Regional Media category is The Daily Advertiser, the key daily newspaper serving Wagga Wagga and the surrounding districts.
A proud supporter of Australian Football, this regional Fairfax publication has a readership of over 34,000.
Selected as a finalist for the Community/Regional Event award, the Bluebell Cup is an Australian Football and netball competition run to raise awareness and funds for mental health community support group Bluebell Riverina.
Junior AFL club, the Willoughby Wildcats, have also been recognised for their efforts with their nomination in the Volunteer Management category.
Established in 1984, the Willoughby Junior Football Club is run by a large base of dedicated volunteers and in 2011 Wildcat volunteer Andrew Kitchen was announced as the AFL Auskick Volunteer of the Year.
AFL NSW/ACT State Operating & Major Projects Manager Joseph La Posta credited the strong representation of AFL NSW/ACT volunteers down to their unwavering commitment to community AFL.
“AFL NSW/ACT is very grateful to our high quality volunteers who contribute to AFL throughout the state, and the dedication our volunteers have towards their community clubs and also our local leagues,” said La Posta.
“The New South Wales Sports Federations represents almost 100 sporting organisations through the state. To have our NSW/ACT volunteers nominated as finalists in 8 of the 10 categories is a wonderful achievement and our entire team wishes all finalists the very best of luck at the awards night next Friday at Parliament House.”
Both the finalists and winners have been selected by an experienced and respected group of sporting personalities and administrators.
The official award ceremony will take place on Friday, May 17 2013 at Parliament House where the winners of each category will be announced.
Graham Annesley, Minister for Sport in NSW and strong supporter of volunteers and the NSW Sports Federation, will also be in attendance on the night.
The NSW Sports Federation represents 95 NSW member sporting organisations and acts as the voice of sport, providing advocacy, education, recognition and support for it’s members.
