On Saturday May 12, the 2017 Gloucester Sports Star Awards took place at the Gloucester Soldiers Club auditorium.
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The Gloucester Sports Committee annual event had an impressive attendance, once again bringing the sporting community together for a night to celebrate achievements.
This years award’s were once again conducted by Master of Ceremonies (MC) 2RE radio presenter, Anthony Zanos.
Guest speaker former National Rugby League (NRL) referee, Michael Stone delivered anecdotes that brought smiles and laughs to the auditorium.
He shared with the audience his reasoning for becoming a referee in the first place, his wife nicknaming him “Fatso” which lead to him taking up refereeing on a local level to shed some weight.
This lead to a career that saw him refereeing the likes of State of Origin games.
When asked how he remains unbiased within the game he responded that “you just have to know that they all hate you anyway”.
A quick check in on the NRL match score took place just before the raffles and auction of a trailer load of firewood, donated by Bucketts Building Supplies.
Graham Stelzer took home the prize after some back and forth with Rodney Summerville for $400, all of which will be donated to the sports committee to ensure events like this continue.
Awards winners:
Over 75 certificates – Joan Ridgway, Mae Bobsien, Kevin Burley, Kevin Everett, Peter Green
Encouragement – Selina Denyer and Samira Soupidis
Athlete with a Disability – Courtney Webeck
Sports Star of the Year – Courtney Webeck
Team – Gloucester Bowling and Recreation Club Zone 4 Pennant team
Junior – Travis Sansom
Coach – Geoff Hawkins
Club Administrator – Kent Baker
Event of the Year – Gloucester Basketball Association “Day for Derek”
Senior – Harrison Clarke
Veteran – Paul Rosenbaum
Athlete with a Disability – Courtney Webeck
Sports Star of the Year – Courtney Webeck
Local Legends – Ollie Rinkin, Peter Green and Brian Middlebrook
Sport Star of the Year for 2017 – Courtney Webeck