2 June 2017 | Tennis SA

>Article courtesy of City of Adelaide

The City of Adelaide Sports Awards were held at the Adelaide Town Hall last month to celebrate those who have encouraged and inspired people to get involved in sport, as well as those who have been successful in their chosen sport.

This is the third year that the awards have been held and is part of the City of Adelaide’s goal to increase wellbeing and encourage more people to be physically active in the city. This year the event was again timed to coincide with National Volunteer Week (9-15 May).

“The City of Adelaide is very pleased to recognise the achievements and contributions of individuals and organisations that make a difference to the health and well-being of people in our city and North Adelaide,” Councillor Phillip Martin said.

“Congratulations to our award winners and finalists who all do a great job in promoting and supporting an active lifestyle within our community.”

Tennis SA would like to also congratulate to award winners, Ron Russo and Rick Baldock and make special mention to the event, TennisFest which was selected as a finalist.

A full list of award categories and winners is included below:

2017 Sports Awards: finalists in each category

Lord Mayor’s Sports Volunteer of the Year:
– Ron Russo (winner) – Tennis Seniors
– Rebecca Law
– Michael Sheeky
– Gemma Kernich

Back in Motion Contribution to lifelong Physical Activity:
– Rick Baldock (joint – winners) – Tennis SA Board Member
– Jon Harmer (joint – winners)
– Torrens parkrun

Beyond Bank Event/Program of the Year:
– Adelaide T12 Cricket Nations Cup 2016 (winner)
– BMX Sessions, Lighthouse Youth Projects
– TennisFest 2016

H.I.Lighting Coach or Official of the Year:
– Carlos Gonzalez (winner)
– Kosta Jaric
– Amanda Sheeky

Clubs SA Club of the Year:
– Adelaide Tritons Water Polo Club (winner)
– Adelaide University Volleyball Club
– Adelaide Bowling Club

Rebel Sport Athlete of the Year:
– Scott Thulborn (winner)
– Madeleine Steele
– Liam Bekric

Inclusive Sports SA Champion of Inclusion Award:
– Urban Youth Services Football Life Program (winner)
– LINKUP Inclusive Football Academy
– Sean Holden – T12 Cricket Nations Cup
– Ben Flannagan