ClubsNSW’s 2024 Clubs and Community Awards Night was celebrated last Thursday at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney.
These awards shine a light on the support provided to communities across NSW by their local clubs, from helping people who are impacted by domestic violence to ensuring access to sports and other activities for those living with a disability.
Over 800 guests attended the black-tie event, including David Harris, Minister for Hospitality and Racing; Yasmin Catley, Minister for Police and Counter-Terrorism; and Dugald Saunders, Leader of the NSW Nationals.
Of the 139 finalists, judges had the tough decision of finding both a highly commended and a winning club across nine categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment; Education; Emergency Services; Fostering Grassroots Sport; Health Care; Heart of the Community; Mental Wellbeing; Social Inclusion and Environmental Sustainability.
Rebecca Riant, ClubsNSW CEO said their members had found unique ways to ensure their communities were better places to live, including one club which focused on the mental health of veterans by helping to set up a music program, and another that planted 150 eucalypts to feed patients at the local koala hospital.
“The Clubs & Community Awards are a testament to our industry’s vital social contribution and a wonderful opportunity for us to come together and celebrate what makes clubs so special,” she said.
“Congratulations to all the winners and nominees — I can’t wait to see what you achieve next.”
2024 Winners
Arts, Culture & Entertainment – Moama Bowling Club
Education – Wellington Soldiers Club and Workers Lifestyle Group
Emergency Services – Mounties
Fostering Grassroots Sport – Wyong Rugby League Club
Health Care – SS&A Albury
Heart of the Community (Club) – Crescent Head Country Club and Bathurst RSL
Heart of the Community (Individual) – Arely Carrion, Mounties
Mental Wellbeing – Club York
Social Inclusion – Twin Towns and Cherry Street Sports Club
Environmental Sustainability – Nelson Bay Golf Club
Special Judges’ Award – Coledale RSL
2024 Highly Commended
Arts, Culture & Entertainment – Euston Bowling Club
Education – Castle Hill RSL and Mounties
Emergency Services – Bathurst RSL
Fostering Grassroots Sport – Bankstown Sports Club and SS&A Albury
Health Care – Barooga Sports Club
Heart of the Community (Club) – Greta Workers Club
Heart of the Community (Individual) – Brian Gray, Bankstown Sports Club
Mental Wellbeing – Liverpool Catholic Club and Seagulls Club
Social Inclusion – Norths Collective
Environmental Sustainability – Crescent Head Country Club
