Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) congratulates this month’s Newcastle Permanent Community Award Monthly Winners in Newcastle Football for August.
The awards recognise the hard work and significant time volunteers, coaches and match officials contribute to Australia’s largest team sport.
NNSWF Senior Officer Community Football Ross Hicks said the Newcastle Permanent Community Awards provide an important opportunity to recognise those who make the game what it is today.
“Without this month’s winners, football simply would not be in the position it is, each of these winners has made an outstanding contribution to their clubs and deserve to be recognised,” Hicks said.
“Community Football relies on a collective effort and these awards reflect the appreciation extended to everyone who plays a role in progressing our game.
“I am pleased we are able to thank and acknowledge each of them on behalf of the sport, thanks to the support of our major sponsor, Newcastle Permanent.”
Each of the winners was selected from a number of nominations made by club colleagues and observers of the game. Each winner receives unique packs from Official Community Football Partner, Newcastle Permanent to help them in their endeavours.
Newcastle Permanent CEO Bernadette Inglis congratulates each of the winners and thanks them for their contribution to the game.
“Newcastle Permanent’s Community Football Awards provide opportunities to recognise volunteers who generously give back to their clubs and communities. It is great to see a local representative being recognised for their ongoing commitment,” Inglis said.
From the pool of monthly winners, Newcastle Football will nominate one winner from each category to represent their Zone for the opportunity to be named “Newcastle Permanent Community Football Winner of the Year” to be announced at NNSWF’s Annual Awards Night in October.
Northern NSW Football, Newcastle Football and Newcastle Permanent congratulate all the recipients for August.
REFEREE OF THE MONTH
Jackson Sparks
Newcastle Football
Jackson has been a great asset to Newcastle Football’s ALDI MiniRoos referees over the last two years. In addition to running games on the weekend, he is also happy to fill in as a ball boy for senior games, or linesman for other matches during the day if none have been appointed. Jackson is a kind, well mannered young man who takes the time to educate players at the same time as refereeing them.
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Angela Jordan
South Wallsend JSC, Newcastle Football
Angela spends hours and hours each week for South Wallsend. She has been complimented with going above and beyond to make sure the club is run smoothly as possible.
COACH OF THE MONTH
Allan Lewsam
South Wallsend JSC, Newcastle Football
Allan is the most patient, encouraging coach and gives his time freely to his team. Nothing is too much trouble and the boys he coaches are improving every week.
