Cricket NSW recognises the vital role volunteers play in our sport, many of whom have dedicated years to its growth and development. Through the creation of the Volunteer Experience Action Plan (2024-2027), Cricket NSW is committed to rewarding and recognising those who have given so much to cricket and their communities over an extended period […]
Cricket NSW recognises the vital role volunteers play in our sport, many of whom have dedicated years to its growth and development. Through the creation of the Volunteer Experience Action Plan (2024-2027), Cricket NSW is committed to rewarding and recognising those who have given so much to cricket and their communities over an extended period of time.
After an overwhelming response from the community, we are excited to announce to recipients of the Community Distinguished Service Award for season 2024/25. These volunteers will be forever etched in the history of Cricket NSW as the inaugural recipients of this prestigious award. Their stories of dedication and passion will serve as an inspiration to future generations, ensuring that the spirit of volunteerism continues to thrive in the cricket community.
This season, as part of the action plan, Cricket NSW introduced the Community Distinguished Service Award, to honour volunteers who have made significant contributions to cricket for more than 25 years. Launched in October 2024, the award saw nominations pour in from across the state, from the Far North Coast to the Southern border.
“Volunteers are the lifeblood of community cricket and every one of this season’s cohort of Community Distinguished Service Award winners has played a big role in cricket’s success over the last few decades. These volunteers have given their time and energy day after day for a sport they love to ensure it is enriched from the grassroots to the highest levels.
Recipients of the 2024/25 Community Distinguished Service Award:
Robert Aitken | UTS North Sydney Cricket Club
Carolyn Ball | Thornleigh Cricket Club
Bruce Baxter | South Services Cricket Club
Brian Breakspear | Yaralla Cricket Club
Dean Bridges | Paterson Cricket Club
Paul Brien | Moore Park South East Cricket Association
Warren Campion | Albion Park Cricket Club
Barry Cooper | Goonellabah Workers Sports Cricket Club
Sharon Cooper | Bankstown Sports Women’s Cricket Club
Marie Cornish OAM | Wellington District Cricket Association
Michael Drum | Nepean District Cricket Umpires Association
Robin Gardner | Randwick Petersham Cricket Club
Ken Garland | Gloucester Junior Cricket Association
Helene Goadsby | Singleton District Cricket Association
George Greentree | Freemans Reach Cricket Club
Stephen Hodgkinson | Terrey Hills Cricket Club
Tom Iceton OAM | Sutherland District Cricket Club
Gary Kavanagh | Wyong District Cricket Club
David Lane | Corowa Cricket Club
Peter Lees | West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Cricket Club
Tom Lewis | Hunter Valley Region Cricket Council
Adrian Mannel | Newcastle City & Eastern Districts Cricket Club
Robert Marshall | City & Suburban Cricket Association 1903
Damian McGovern | De La Salle Kingsgrove Cricket Club
Kevin McGrath | Gymea Bay Cricket Club
Damien Miller | Tenambit Morpeth Cricket Club
Michael Mooney | Cronulla Seagulls Cricket Club
Matt Mortimer | Blacktown Mounties Cricket Club
Kevin Pye | New South Wales Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association
Michael Redpath | Waratah Mayfield District Cricket Club
John Rixon | North Tamworth Cricket Club
Andrew Robertson | Ulladulla United Cricket Club
Michael Ross | Camden District Cricket Association
David Rumbel | Dungog Cricket Association
Mick Sedgers | Epping Bulls Cricket Club
William Shepherd | Seven Hills-Toongabbie Cricket Club
Simon Smith | Square & Compass Cricket Club
Paul Theodossiadis | Keira Cricket Club
Greg Wellington | Bomaderry Cricket Club
Kay Wilcoxon | Fairfield-Liverpool Cricket Club
Bruce Wood OAM | Hornsby Ku-ring-gai & Hills District Cricket Coaches’ Association
Lindsay Wood OAM | Maitland District Umpires & Scorers Association
Ian Woolfe | Hill Top Northern Villages Cricket Club
Martin Gleeson, Chief Community Cricket Officer, Cricket NSW, said:
“We congratulate them on their well-deserved recognition and extend our wishes to all 43 recipients of our inaugural Community Distinguished Service Award.”
