Volunteer of the Month

The purpose of this award is to recognise the valuable work provided by umpires, referees, judges, officials and volunteers at all levels in our sporting community.

 

Notes

  • Nominations to be received by 5pm on the 25th of each month. Send entries to Mike Walsh, Sport Wellington, PO Box 24 148 Manners St, Wellington 6142 or fax to (04) 801 8976 or fill in the on-line nomination form. The winner will be recognised by Sport Wellington.
  • Any official  and volunteer in the greater Wellington region is eligible.
  • The winner will be selected by a panel of three sporting experts. Their decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Nomination Form

30 ways to RECOGNISE volunteers

Recent winners

The August Volunteer of the Month is Rachel Fitzsimons who organises Netball for the St. Patrick's Primary School (Kilbirnie). Rachel has supported and promoted sport in this small school for a number of years by managing and coaching the school Netball team, even officiating when required. It is through Rachel's outstanding contribution that the students are able to participate. This mother of four (one of her children being Special Needs) somehow finds the energy and time to motivate and encourage other families to support their children.


Tina Marino is the July Volunteer of the Month for her invaluable contribution for the Tradestaff Randwick Rugby League Club. She has managed almost every team from juniors to seniors and has been the club secretary for numerous years. Tina is professional, open, honest, organised, reliable, approachable to all club members and supports them in all situations. Tina is a proud member of the club and provides the family atmosphere that the club is renown for. She is an ambassador for all club members. Photo courtesy Hutt News.

The Volunteer of the Month for June is Sharron Patterson who assists Netball at Maoribank Primary School. This mother of five is very passionate about Netball and this is evident with her on-going commitment to the school where she is the "rock" for the Home and School Parents group, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, coaches netball coaches and has coached teams herself. She assists with umpiring, managing teams, organises training sessions, assists with school trips, and provides on-going support for the teachers at Maoribank school.

Janine Holcroft is the Volunteer of the Month for May. She organises and produces notices and information for students who want to play Unihoc. She develops teams from all age groups and recruits and assists managers and coaches for all the teams and is the gear and uniform steward for each team.

The April Volunteer of the Month is Barry Johnson who was the Team Manager for the successful Wellington Centre team that competed at the recent National Age Group Track Cycling Championships in Invercargill. Barry had no previous experience at this level of competition however his fair, personable personality and high levels of integrity ensured a quality team performance. At all times Barry showed patience and professionalism with all the eleven cyclists and other officials that made up the team which won one Silver medal and four Bronze Medals, the most won by a Wellington Track Cycling team for over 20 years. Barry is pictured holding his son Connor on the start line.

Michael Greene is the Volunteer of the Month for March. He is the founder of the "Yellow Fever" which is the wonderful support base for the Wellington Phoenix Football team. Under his direction it has grown into the best supporters group in the Hyundai A - League competition and in New Zealand sport plus he does it all voluntary. He also gives hours to his Waterside Karori Football Club as Club Captain and coaches the women's first team.

The January Volunteer of the Month is Bernice Dickie for her outstanding contribution to the Kiwi Athletic Club and Wellington Athletics. Bernice has fulfilled numerous roles for both organisations in a conscientious manner and with a pleasing smile for everyone. The former athlete shares her knowledge and expertise to all categories of athletics and she is an ideal role model for all the sports participants.

Russ & Shelley Kalivati assisted ParaFed Wellington at the recent Paralympics NZ National Championships. Their role was to manage and facilitate transportation for over 120 athletes with various disabilities including wheelchair athletes, to accommodation and nine separate sports venues across the region over a five day period. Shelley and Russ both took annual leave so they could assist at the event; they put in extremely long hours each day to compile logistics and provided an amazing shuttle service to all the participants and officials. They received high praise from everyone as they were so obliging and gave a fantastic service with big smiles on their faces throughout the event.