Cricket Victoria to recognise volunteers

Recipients were selected after clubs and associations from across the state nominated their highly valued volunteers for their work in grassroots cricket.

English legend, Sir Ian Botham, will feature as the guest speaker, recounting his experiences from playing in the Test arena and noting the impact that volunteers have had on his career.

The Deputy Leader of the Nationals and Member for Northern Victoria, Damian Drum, MP, will also be on hand to acknowledge the volunteers.

From being involved in junior cricket to curators, committee members and coaches, this year’s volunteers undertake a range of duties and represent the many diverse people and roles in Victorian club cricket.

Many communities, clubs and teams would not exist without the tireless support of volunteers and CV remains steadfast in recognising the extraordinary contribution to the game that they make.

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of our sport,” Cricket Victoria Chief Executive Officer Tony Dodemaide said.

“We congratulate this year’s recipients and thank the thousands of volunteers across the state for the endless hours they give to cricket.”

The 2013 Kookaburra Sport Volunteer Recognition Program recipients are:

Robert Ary (Toorak Prahran Cricket Club)
Jacob Attwood (St Pauls Cricket Club Glen Waverley)
Neil Daly (Mid Year Cricket Association, South Eastern Cricket Association, Southern District and Churches Cricket League & Clayton District Cricket Club)
Meryn Deans (Dederang Demons Cricket Club)
John Dodd (Bright Cricket Club)
Michael Dwyer (Kialla Knights Cricket Club)
Russell Ferguson (Iona Cricket Club)
Rob Fisher (Axe Creek Cricket Club)
Jodie Goodlet (Lilydale Cricket Club)
Pam Lovell Harely (St Johns Tecoma Cricket Club & Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association)
David Hayden (Hawthorn Cricket Club & Eastern Cricket Association)
Debra Keating (Western Region Junior Cricket Association)
Justin McDonald (Footscray United Cricket Club)
Scott Miller (North Shore Cricket Club)
Graham Mulroney (Geelong Over 60s Cricket Club)
Richard Norris (Preston Cricket Club)
Michael Rolfe (West Gippsland Cricket Association)
David Rout (Russells Creek Cricket Club & Warrnambool and District Cricket Association)
Natalie Salerno (Devon Meadows Cricket Club)
Brendan Scott (East Box Hill Cricket Club)