Congratulations to three of our wonderful volunteers.
Robert Walker, Roger Deane and Nick Naughton were recognised for their outstanding service to paddling at the recent NSW Community Sports Awards held at Parliament House (pictured left to right with CEO Peter Tate photo-bombing).
Robert – Finalist in Community Sport Administrator of the Year category for his innovative and very successful Beginner’s program at River Canoe Club of NSW.
Roger – Official of the Year finalist and integral to the Hawkesbury Classic for 17 years. Our premier starter at so many state sprint races.
Nick – Mr Central Coast Canoe Club. Over 65 years of significant and passionate involvement in our sport. A humble recipient of the Distinguished Long Service Award and Nick was quick to acknowledge the wonderful support of wife Margaret too.
Thank you all for your magnificent contributions, and indeed to all our volunteers in each and every club and paddlesport.
It is great to see PaddleNSW on the podium sharing the limelight with other back-page sports. Enjoy your time on the water folks and remember to thank our volunteers next time you paddle.