Sport NSW presents 2021 community and volunteer award winners

June 2, 2021

In recognition of the outstanding achievements and contributions to community sport in NSW over the past year - largely carried out by a volunteer workforce - Sport NSW will be presenting 23 Distinguished Long Service Awards at the upcoming NSW Community Sports Awards on 17^th June at Bankwest Stadium.

The 23 Distinguished Long Service Award recipients come from a wide cross-section of sport and will receive their Award from NSW Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward.

Sport NSW Chairperson, Carolyn Campbell said the 2021 cohort were worthy Award recipients and noted “Sport in NSW relies on people such as these men and women who have generously devoted countless hours of their time, year in and year, out over many decades. Sport in NSW is forever in their debt.

“It is fitting these Distinguished Long Service Award recipients are recognised and honoured. They have given the opportunity to so many to play sport and allow them to enjoy the physical, mental, and social benefits sports participation provides.

“They have been dedicated champions for their sport and have provided a magnificent community legacy for others to aspire to and follow.”

The Awards presentation evening will also celebrate volunteers across 10 categories for their outstanding achievements and excellence to sport over the past year.

The categories are Community Official of the Year, Young Official of the Year, Community Coach of the Year, Young Coach of the Year, Community Sports Administrator of the Year, Volunteer Director of the Year, Community Team of the Year, Community Club of the Year, Local Council of the Year and Community Event of the Year.

To purchase tickets for the Award functions, go to www.sportnsw.com.au

The 23 Distinguished Long Service Awards recipients are:

Neil Anderson

Jim Auld Football

Basil & Jean Baldwin Orienteering

Les Bouveng Touch Football

Bruce & Joan Clark Paddle

Vernon Cross Little Athletics

Peter Dow Motorcycling

Bob Hockley Motosport

Anne Jenkins Hockey

Grahame Jenkinson Cricket

Dale Keogh Judo

Max Laybutt Karting

Valmai Loomes Athletics

Jane Noake Masters Swimming

Ellen Monaghan OAM Netball

Ellena Morris Special Olympics

Eino Okkonen Wheelchair Sports

Jim Papas (deceased) Football (Northern NSW)

Neil Rogers Swimming

Wendy Torr Riding for the Disabled

Mark Windon Surfing

19th January 2021 - Sport NSW appoints permanent Chief Executive

27th November 2020 - Inner West recognised as Sport NSW Local Council of the Year

20th November 2020 - Sport NSW presents 2020 community and volunteer Award winners

1st February 2019 - Member data will see Sport NSW Market Segmentation Platform change planning and investment

13th April 2018 - Sport NSW welcomes NSW Government funding for community facilities

30th March 2018 - Sport NSW calls for stadium savings to be invested in the suburbs

5th June 2017 - Sport NSW teams with Randwick Council and UNSW to present Girls Get Active Day

22nd November 2016 - Blacktown City Council Signs On with Sport NSW

12th May 2016 - Sport NSW name Darren Simpson as new Chief Executive

19th February 2016 - Sport NSW celebrates the best of sport in 2015

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