Motorcycling NSW is excited to announce and congratulate the finalists across our various community award categories in this year’s Motorcycling NSW Awards. These award categories recognise various outstanding skills, passion for our sport, exceptional leadership, other invaluable contributions by members of our community as well as clubs.
The finalists are listed below.
Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year Award carries the highest honour at the Motorcycling NSW Awards. The purpose of this award is to honour a Volunteer whose dedicated service has had a significant impact on motorcycling and its community. The finalists are-
- Denise Dall – Gunnedah Motorcycle Club
- Michael Knight – Dungog Motorcycle Club
- Karen Spooner – Wollongong Motorcycle Club
- Roula Thimiopoulos – Blacktown Junior Mini Bike Club
Youth Volunteer of the Year
This award recognises exceptional leadership, outstanding contribution and achievements by a youth member aged 25 years old or younger at the close of the judging period. The finalists are-
- Jeffery Ferguson – South Grafton Ex Sevices Motorcycle Club
- Raphaella Thimiopoulos–Wilson – Blacktown Junior Mini Bike Club
Coach of the Year
This award recognises a coach who consistently displays outstanding personal attributes, administerial skills and education within our motorcycling community. The finalists are-
- Damien Adams
- Sonia Frost
- Aaron Rankmore
- David & Peter Smith
Official of the Year
This award recognises an official who consistently displays both outstanding personal attributes, administerial skills and education within our motorcycling community. Officials include Stewards, Clerk of Course, Race Secretary, Scrutineers and Coaches. The finalists are-
- Paul Arnott – Pacific Park Trials
- Anthony Corby – Lower Mountains Motorcycle Club
- Fiona Ryan – Kurri Kurri Junior Motorcycle Club
- Treena Sargent – Dungog Motorcycle Club
President/Chairperson of the Year
This award recognises exceptional leadership, outstanding contribution, and achievements by a member in the role. The finalists are-
- Adam Beck – Wagga Motorcycle Sports Club
- Joel Di Blasio – South Grafton Ex Services Motorcycle Club
- Greg Harris – Hastings Valley Motorcycle Club
- Mathew Stoneman – Blacktown Junior Mini Bike Club
Administrator of the Year
This award recognises an administrator who has set the standard for volunteer community sport administration, including such roles as Secretary, Treasurer, MPIO, Social Media Coordinator, Vice President, Official Director to name a few. The finalists are-
- Mel Brownlie – Young Motorcycle Club
- Megan Lockyer – Armidale Motorcycle Club
- Bradley Newton – Maitland District Motorcycle Club
- Wendy Woods – Moree Motorcycle Club
Distinguished Services Award
- Micheal Frost
- Paul Dow
Club of the Year
This award recognises a Motorcycle Club for overall excellence in administration, operations and event success during the period. This award pays particular attention to strategies, projects, programs and innovation that enhance and support participation growth in Riders, Officials and coaching representing the ‘best in class’. The finalists are-
- Condo Auto Sports Club Inc
- Dubbo Dirt Bike Club
- Gunnedah Motorcycle Club
- Maitland District Motorcycle Club
Community Club Event of the Year
This award recognises an exceptional Club event that provided positive engagement of community and participants. The finalists are-
- Amcross Series
- Australian Postie Bike GP – Cessnock Motorcycle Club
- Bathurst Long Track Masters – Panorama Motorcycle Club
- Summer Night Series – St George Motorcycle Club
Facility/Venue Development of the Year
The award aims to promote and celebrate the provision of well-positioned, welcoming, accessible, fit-for-purpose motorcycling facilities that support our sport’s requirements. The finalists are-
- Broken Hill Speedway Club
- Lake Macquarie Motor Bike Club
- Wagga Motorcycle Sports Club
Outstanding Community Social Media Account of the Year
This award recognises an exceptional Club social media account that has delivered positive promotion of the sport to gain exceptional engagement with their community and the greater online Motorcycle community. The finalists are-
- Heaven VMX
- Gunnedah Motorcycle Club
- Macarthur Motorcycle Club
- St George Motorcycle Club
2024 Motorcycling NSW Awards
The winners of this year’s Motorcycle NSW Awards will be announced at our Award ceremony, held on Saturday, November 16 at Bankstown Sports Club. Tickets to attend the prestigious evening are available for purchase here.