Sport
8 November, 2024
Sporting heroes recognised
CAMPERDOWN Olympian Penny Smith helped recognise some of the district’s sporting heroes at the 2024 Sport and Volunteer Awards Ceremony.
Member for Wannon Dan Tehan held the awards recently which saw 29 recipients recognised across Wannon.
The awards celebrated Wannon athletes, coaches and sporting clubs for their outstanding commitment or achievements in sport.
“The Wannon Sport Awards are an important opportunity not only for me, but also for the community, to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our sporting community and the contribution sport makes to Wannon,” Tehan said.
He said he was inspired to read about the individuals and groups whose hard work was having such a positive impact on local communities.
“Their dedication is truly commendable,” Tehan said.
Local award recipients included:
Individual Achievement – Primary School
Zarli Best – Warrnambool.
Team Achievement – Primary School
St Joseph’s Primary School Netball Team – Warrnambool;
Individual Achievement – Secondary School
Hillary Hannagan – Allansford;
Nicholas Jukawics – Warrnambool; and
Freya Miller – Warrnambool.
Team Achievement – Secondary School
Emmanuel College senior football Team – Warrnambool.
Individual Achievement – Open
Brian Agina – Warrnambool;
Denise Burrell – Allansford;
Christopher Flynn – Warrnambool; and
Cory Mahony – Purnim.
Contribution to Sport
Folima’s Fitness and Boxing – Warrnambool.
Member of Parliament Award
Matthew Stewart – Warrnambool.
