Photos by Simone Kurtz
It was the night of nights for Mudgee's sporting enthusiasts that saw countless athletes and volunteers awarded for their dedication and drive.
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The 2019 Mudgee Sports Council Sports Awards went to;
- Sportsperson of the Year - Ben Harris (touch football)
- Under 13s Sportsperson of the Year - Tom Rich (lawn bowls)
- Under 18s Sportsperson of the Year - Alesha Bennetts (athletics)
- Senior Sportsperson of the Year - Ben Harris (touch football)
- Masters Sportsperson of the Year - Alison Wilson (hockey)
- Athlete with a Disability - Jarrod Emeny (wheel chair basketball)
- Under 13s Team of the Year - St Matthews Year 6 Netball Team
- Under 18s Team of the Year - Mudgee Under 14s Junior Dragons team and Mudgee Under 15s Junior Wombats team
- Senior Team of the Year - Mudgee Golf Club Division 3 Pennants Team
- Masters Team of the Year - Mudgee Bowling Club Over 40s Pairs Team
- Contribution to Sport (coaching) - Phil English (rugby union), Angus Wilson (rugby union), Justin Gossage (touch football), Roy Prasad (touch football)
- Plus coaches of winning teams of the year - Carina Swords (coach of the St Matthews year 6 Netball Team), Sean Constable (coach of the Mudgee Junior Dragons Under 14s Team), Phil English (coach of the Mudgee Wombats Under 15s Team)
- Refereeing - Ben Harris (Mudgee Touch)
- Junior Encouragement Award - Ashley Maher (martial arts)
- Sporting Event of the Year - Mudgee Race Club Mudgee Cup Meeting
- Services to Sporting Bodies - Michael Bryden (Mudgee Junior League)
Disability Inclusive Awards:
- Sports Club of the Year - Riding for the Disabled
- Sports Volunteer of the Year - Tracy Lucas and Diane Burnicle
- Junior Athlete with a Disability Sportsmanship Award - Bryce Bollinger
- Senior Athlete with a Disability Sportsmanship Award - Jarrod Emeny
- Team Award - Life Skills Musical Riders (State winners of the musical riding competition)
Jay-Anna Sleeman
Journalist
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
