The Joan Carroll award was originally given to an athlete for record breaking performances but in recent years this has been superseded by the Michael Irwin Award for Athletic Excellence. Joan Carroll was a staunch supporter and volunteer at the Centre more than twenty years ago and so the Committee felt it fitting that the athlete award be retired and the award be renamed and given to one or more volunteers each year.
The criteria were set so that it cannot be awarded to a Life member but rather to someone who assists in the running of the Centre every week, this may be a parent, committee member or community member.
This year’s award is presented to :
Sean Cassilles
Sean has been a quiet achiever at the Centre. His three children are completing seven seasons with our Centre. For the most part Sean has gone around with his son Shea’s age group and helped where and when needed. Never needing to be asked, he was always willing. He joined the Committee 2 seasons ago and this year has been our equipment officer.
Prior to formally being elected as equipment officer he was often seen at the Uni grounds line marking and setting up. In the one season since being elected he has made a huge difference, playing an active role, turning up early to set up and staying back as needed to pack up.
His ideas and logic have been invaluable in the organisation of our new facility. He is always willing to transport equipment to Championships and lend a hand without being asked.
Congratulations Sean – A true volunteer and very worthy recipient of the Joan Carroll Memorial Volunteer Award for the 2022/2023 season.
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