The committee have opened nominations for the following end of season club awards:
- Jim Cairns Best Club person
- Junior Club person of the year
- Life membership
The requirements for each award are as follows:
Jim Cairns Best Club person
Otherwise known as the volunteer of the year, this award is reserved for a club member who goes above and beyond for the club during the season. Usually seeking minimal recognition, but supporting the club in a way that we could not do without.
Pictured is 2024 winner Andrew Laurence. Andrew volunteers week in, week out at the club. Every gameday, Andrew spends his day in our BBQ tent serving everyone that comes to the club with a happiness and positivity that is key to our culture.
The recipient of this award cannot be a committee member, life member, or previous winner.
Junior Club person of the year
Like the Jim Cairns best club person, this award recognises a person under the age of 18 who volunteers and support the club. This award exists to reflect the great service of a young person giving back to the club in a big way.
Pictured below is 2024 winner, Jess Corbett. Jess plays in our under 12 girls teams and helps to volunteer with our auskick program. She does everything in a positive and happy way, with boundless energy! With both her parents dedicating so much time to our club, Jess is another dedicated member of the Corbett family volunteering for our club.
Life membership
Life membership is the highest honour a person can receive at the Ringwood Football & Netball Club, with 81 people having received the honour in the clubs 129 year history.
Once a person is eligible for life membership, their nomination will be considered by the committee, with unanimous agreement required from the committee for admission as a life member. Eligibility for consideration as a life member does not guarantee admission. To meet non-playing eligibility requirement, a person must satisfy the following as per the club by-laws.
2c. Extraordinary –
A person who has contributed an extraordinary level of service to the Club over a period of no less than 20 years of volunteer service.
