In what was a memorable evening for riders, their families, volunteers, officials and many other valuable members of our motorcycling community, this year’s Motorcycling NSW Awards recognised and celebrated some of the most dedicated individuals from among our community for their fantastic efforts in growing the sport.
Held last Saturday, the Community Awards, a vital component of the Motorcycling NSW Awards, featured the acknowledgment of the many unsung heroes, old and young, who have gone above and beyond to support and promote, the experience of motorcycling. by making a positive impact on their local communities throughout the judging period.
The finalists winners from our extensive range of Community Awards were:
Volunteer of the Year
Finalists
Matt Adamson – City of Penrith Motorcycle Club
Denise Dall – Gunnedah Motorcycle Club
Carlie Roberts – Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club
Darren Saxon – Hunter Motorcycle Club
Jessica Shearer – Far South Coast Motorcycle Club
Mathew Stoneman – Blacktown Junior Minibike Club
Winner: Matt Adamson – City of Penrith Motorcycle Club
Club of the Year
Finalists
Gunnedah Motorcycle Club
Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club
Penrith Mini Bike Club
St George Motorcycle Club
Winner: Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club
President (Chairperson) of the Year
Finalists
Keith Davies – Hunter Motorcycle Club
Rebecca Eade – Dubbo Dirt Bike Club
Jonathan Falzon – Penrith Mini Bike Club
Corey Grono – Maitland District Motorcycle Club
Winner: Rebecca Eade – Dubbo Dirt Bike Club
Administrator of the Year
Finalists
Trevor Bennett – Trials Club of Canberra
Todd Keogh – St George Motorcycle Club
Belinda Quinney – Oakdale Junior Motorcycle Club
Narelle Rankin – North Coast Road Racers
Winner: Narelle Rankin – North Coast Road Racers
Official of the Year
Finalists
Denise Dall – Gunnedah Motorcycle Club
Daniel Morris – Dargle Valley Motorcycle Club Inc
Treena Sargent – Dungog Motorcycle Club
Mark Thompson – Canobolas Motorcycle Club
Winner: Mark Thompson – Canobolas Motorcycle Club
Coach of the Year
Finalists
Leigh Gainfort – Lower Mountains Motorcycle Club
Greg Moss – Cessnock Motorcross Club
Aaron Rankmore – Dubbo Dirt Bike Club
Julian Roberts – Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club
Winner: Aaron Rankmore – Dubbo Dirt Bike Club
Distinguished Service Award
Maree Kirby – Lower Mountains Motorcycle Club
Youth Volunteer of the Year
Finalists
Ernest Moran – Penrith Minibike Club
Ruby Roberts – Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club
Dylan Rose – Macarthur Motorcycle Club
Winner: Ruby Roberts – Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club
Community Club Event of the Year
Finalists
2023 Amcross Series
2023 Ironman MX Series
Baulkham Hills Junior Motorcycle Training Club: Dirt X Series
St George Motorcycle Club: 22/23 Summer Night Series
Winner: St George Motorcycle Club: 22/23 Summer Night Series
Facility/Venue Development of the Year
Finalists
Goulburn Motorcycling Club
Cowra Motorcycle Racing Club
Forbes Auto Sports Club
Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club Inc
Nepean Motor Sports Club
Winner: Nepean Motor Sports Club
Outstanding Community Social Media Account of the Year
Finalists
Blacktown Junior Minibike Club
Cowra Motorcycle Racing Club
Gunnedah Motorcycle Club
Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club
Winner: Gunnedah Motorcycle Club
Community Club Volunteer of the Year
Damien Coutts – Oakdale Junior Motorcycle Club
Rianna Hart – Penrith Mini Bike Club
Nicole Millard – Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club
Dennis Myers – Vintage Trail Riders Club
Argyro Roula Thimiopoulos – Blacktown Junior Minibike Club
Expressing his satisfaction and appreciation towards all the finalists and winners, Motorcycling NSW CEO Daniel Rushworth said, “All the finalists and winners of the various community awards at the Motorcycling NSW Awards night were truly deserving of their respective recognitions. Their efforts and unconditional support, be it within their respective clubs, at events or on the track, have served as an inspiration for all of us, and I thank and congratulate them for all that they have done and continue to do.”
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Photos from the event will be published on Motorcycling NSW’s Facebook and Instagram pages over the course of the week.