2016 - 2017 Program
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Celebrating 52 Momentous Years
2016 - 2017
PROGRAM MASTER OF CEREMONIES Scott McGrory OAM - Olympic Gold Medallist, Host of Full Cycle TV
MEDIA PARTNERS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FAITH LEECH INSPIRATION AWARD Joel Peterson - Sports Editor, Bendigo Weekly
Bendigo Weekly Prime 7
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE CYRIL MICHELSEN TRUST FUND
SPONSORS
Bruce Michelsen
Cloud Copy Click Bendigo Health
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MAXINE CROUCH TRUST FUND
INTRODUCTION
Blair Crouch
Chris Tuohey - Bendigo Manager, PRIME 7
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BENDIGO SPORTS STAR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
WELCOME TO GUESTS & bendigo sporTS Star committee
Kelsey Griffin - Bendigo Spirit
Wendy James - Chairman, Bendigo Sports Star Committee
COMMITEE MEMBERS Peter Kennedy, Joel Peterson, John Forbes OAM, Jenny Wallace, Chris Tuohey, Dennis Barnett, Andy Sloane, Morris Hesse, Bronwyn Tweed, Basil Ashman, Scott McGrory OAM
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Peter Kennedy - Managing Editor, Bendigo Weekly
ANNOUNCEMENT OF BENDIGO’S HEALTHIEST SCHOOL AWARD WINNER Peter Faulkner - Acting Chief Executive Officer, Bendigo Health
PRESENTATION OF THE MONTHLY SPORTS STARS Joel Peterson - Sports Editor, Bendigo Weekly
TOAST TO SPORTS STARS Chris Tuohey - Bendigo Manager, PRIME 7
INDUCTION INTO THE HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCEMENT Morris Hesse - Bendigo Sports Star Committee member
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE CLOUD COPY CLICK BENDIGO SPORTS STAR OF THE YEAR Maree Edwards MP
Celebrating 52 Momentous Years
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introduction
Welcome to the 52nd celebration of the Bendigo Sports Star awards, and to one of Bendigo’s gala events of the year. These awards began back in March 1965, when the awards night, then known as the Caltex Sports Star Awards, was held at the studios of BCV-8 in Lily Street. Founding members of the Sports Star committee were Cyril Michelsen, the visionary editor of the Bendigo Advertiser; Alan Jenkins, General Manager of the Bendigo Advertiser; Harold Griffiths, Independent; Dick Turner, Independent and Basil Ashman, Independent. After 52 years Basil Ashman remains a vital part of the Sports Star committee, and a much loved figure in our local community. The Mayor of the day was the legendary Dick Turner. The first recipient of the Sports Star of the Year Award was Eaglehawk cyclist Frank McCaig. The Sports Star of the Year Awards have grown in stature to now also feature the Cyril Michelsen and Maxine Trust Funds for up and coming athletes, the Bendigo Weekly - PRIME 7 Bendigo Sports Star of the Year, and the Hall of Fame award introduced in 1993 – 1994. The first inductees were Olympic gold medallist Faith Leech, footballer Bob McCaskill, and lawn bowler Don Sherman. In more recent times the Faith Leech Achievement Award was introduced to acknowledge the inspiring achievements of one local member of the sporting community, and in 2014 – 2015 the Healthiest School awards became part of Sports Star, with Violet Street Primary School the inaugural winner. This year, we are proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the Sports Star Scholarships. Thanks to the generosity of the local business and sporting community, six local athletes will be acknowledged and supported via this new initiative, which aims to make the journey to success for our emerging athletes just a bit less challenging.
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M O N T H LY S P O R T S S TA R S february 2016 Robbie Hucker (Cycling) For Robbie Hucker, a strong start to 2016 was a sign of things to come. The Bendigo cyclist finished eighth at the National Road Championships and seventh at the Herald Sun Tour during Victoria’s summer of cycling, but March was where he really shone. Hucker won the Tour of Taiwan riding for the Avanti IsoWhey Sports team, with an 18 second gap to Francisco Mancebo of Spain in second. Hucker has had a busy start to 2017, including finishing eighth again in a gruelling National Road Championships.
APRIL 2016 Aaron Wilson (Bowls) Lawn bowler Aaron Wilson had a tremendous 2016 campaign winning not just one, but two world championships. His first triumph came at the Under-25 World Titles on the Gold Coast where he won the singles crown, before tasting victory alongside Queenslander Brett Wilkie in December to take the open pairs world championship. He added a silver in the world fours at the same tournament, all the while competing for Clayton in Melbourne Pennant Bowls.
JUNE 2016 Matthew Dellavedova (Basketball) Matthew Dellavedova and the Cleveland Cavaliers broke a 52-year championship drought when they defeated the Golden State Warriors in seven games in June’s NBA finals. While Dellavedova played less of a role than in the previous campaign, sitting out the clinching game seven win in Oakland, his role impressed the Milwaukee Bucks enough to ink him to a four-year, 38 million dollar contract. He also represented Australia at the Rio Olympics, the Boomers falling agonisingly short of a medal.
JULY 2016 Laura Woolley (Clay Target Shooting) Rising clay target shooter Laura Woolley was yet another local to claim a world title in 2016, and her efforts in Ireland were twice as nice. At Esker Shooting Grounds at the World Down The Line Clay Target championships, Woolley took out both the women’s title and the teams, alongside cousin Emma Cox. She also finished second in the juniors category, narrowly missing out on a third world championship. Woolley heads to the Australian titles in Wagga Wagga next month, where this year’s world titles will also be held.
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M O N T H LY S P O R T S S TA R S September 2016 (JOINT WINNER) Bendigo Braves (Basketball) The Bendigo Braves achieved just about everything possible in the 2016 South East Australian Basketball league season, breaking an 11-year title drought in an outstanding season. Led by coach Ben Harvey, league MVP Jeremy Kendle, All-star Damian Johnson and a league-best defence, the Braves romped their way to a league-best 21-3 record and elusive title, vanquishing arch rivals Mount Gambier along the way.
september 2016 (JOINT WINNER) Joel Selwood (AFL) Though Joel Selwood’s Geelong Cats season finished on a disappointing note, the former Bendigo Pioneer and Sandhurst product enjoyed another outstanding year. Selwood played 24 games for the Cats and averaged over 28 disposals per game, good enough for ninth in the AFL for total posessions. Named All-Australian captain for the second time, Selwood finished second in Geelong’s best and fairest behind runaway Brownlow medallist Patrick Dangerfield.
OCTOBER 2016 (JOINT WINNERS) Bella Ayre, Emma Grant & Sarah Last (Bendigo Thunder/ Women’s AFL) Three Bendigo Thunder players were a part of history in October, when Bella Ayre, Emma Grant and Sarah Last were drafted to play in the first AFL Women’s competition. Ayre and Last were both selected by Carlton, with Grant taken at pick 91 by Collingwood. They were joined by two more Thunder teammates, Jess Kennedy and Hayley Trevean, both selected as undrafted free agents, with Ayre, Grant, Last and Kennedy all playing in the opening game of the inaugural competition earlier this month.
OCTOBER 2016 (JOINT WINNER) Jake Stringer (AFL) Jake Stringer was also a part of a drought-breaking title, as the Western Bulldogs won a long awaited second AFL premiership, 62 years since the first. Stringer had a quiet day but stood up when it mattered most, booting a vital goal in the final term as the Dogs beat Sydney by 22 points. After being named an All-Australian last season, Stringer kicked 42 goals for the Dogs from 23 games and is set for a big 2017 as the “Sons of the West” defend their title.
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M O N T H LY S P O R T S S TA R S november 2016 Michael Taylor (Handcycle Marathon) Handcyclist Michael Taylor claimed a huge victory in November, winning the handcycle section of the revered New York Marathon. A multipletimes Australian representative, Taylor tried his luck in the big apple at the world’s biggest marathon and easily won in a time of one hour, 23 minutes and six seconds - with Spain’s Vicente Yanguez coming in second with a speed of one hour, 31 minutes and 15 seconds. He also recently qualified for the Australian titles, held in April.
december 2016 Maddie Batters (Kayak) After injury and study commitments forced her into a break from competing, Strathfieldsaye paddler Maddie Batters made a winning return to the water late in the year. Batters claimed a state whitewater title before setting her sights on December’s National Wildwater Canoe Titles at Eildon. With national selection up for grabs, Batters powered her way to gold on the open women’s sprints and classic events. Her performance saw her selected to head to Austria later this year for the under-23 World Championships.
january 2016 Liam Bowe (Cricket) The former Sandhurst spinner, who was only playing local first grade as recently as last year, took the leap to play for Essendon in Victorian Premier Cricket. He impressed so much that a call from Big Bash League franchise the Melbourne Stars beckoned, with the 19-year-old earning a place on a New Zealand tour. Again he impressed, earning a roster spot and an eventual debut on the hallowed MCG turf against the Adelaide Strikers. He took a wicket with the final ball of his first over, trended number one on twitter, and earned a follow-up game in the semi-final against eventual champions, the Perth Scorchers.
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hall of fame 2004 - 2005
Ron Best
Football/ Basketball/ Cricket
2005 - 2006
John Turner Frank McCaig Colin Fitzgerald
Cricket/ Football Cycling Cycling
2006 - 2007
Glenn Thurlow Kaye Faulkner Brian Cahill
Water Skiing Water Skiing Boxing
2007 - 2008
Alby Jack Len Prior
Baseball Golf
2008 - 2009
Ann Howe Sharelle McMahon
Golf Netball
2009 - 2010
Robert Burns George Daniel
Cycling Horse Trainer
Lawn Bowls/ Cricket
2010 - 2011
Kristi Harrower
Basketball
2011 - 2012
Wayne Walsh
Cricket
1993 - 1994
Faith Leech Bob McCaskill Don Sherman
Swimming Football Lawn Bowls
1994 - 1995
Bernice Boromeo Arthur Cambridge Greg Goodall
Lawn Bowls Sculling Yachting
1995 - 1996
Margaret Harrison David Kitt Allan Monaghan
Croquet Athletics Swimming
1996 - 1997
Jack Davey Des Duguid Kel Pell
Athletic Boxing Tennis
1997 - 1998
Jack Trickey
Cycling
1998 - 1999
Alan McDonald
Football
1999 - 2000
Herb Hesse
2000 - 2001
Greg Williams
Football
2012 - 2013
Billy Fry
Boxing
2001 - 2002
Betty Thompson
Netball
2013 - 2014
Geoffrey Grenfell
Full Bore Rifle Shooting
2002 - 2003
Ken Wust
Cricket
2014 - 2015
2003 - 2004
Max Brisbane William “Stumpy” Turner
Basketball Cricket
Glenn Ashby Steven Oliver
Yachting Football
2015 - 2016
Judy Scarrott OAM
Sports Administration
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pre v ious winners 1965 - 1966
Frank McCaig
Cycling
1991 - 1992
Brent McCaig
Cycling
1966 - 1967
Billy Fry
Boxing
1992 - 1993
Deirdre Fraser
Rowing
1967 - 1968
Frank McCaig
Cycling
1993 - 1994
Kristi Harrower
Basketball
1968 - 1969
Kaye Thurlow
Water Skiing
1994 - 1995
Geoffrey Grenfell Full Bore Target Shooting
1969 - 1970
Trevor Matthews
Speedboat Racing
1995 - 1996
Aaron Trahair
Basketball
1970 - 1971
Noela Routley
Netball
1996 - 1997
Glenn Ashby
Yachting
1971 - 1972
Kaye Thurlow
Water Skiing
1997 - 1998
Glenn Ashby
Yachting
1972 - 1973
Alf James
Claybird Shooting
1998 - 1999
Sharelle McMahon
Netball
1999 - 2000
Sharelle McMahon
Netball
1973 - 1974
Phil Tarrant
Billiards
2000 - 2001
Tim Matthews
Athletics
1974 - 1975
Bruce Petts
Footrunning
2001 - 2002
Nathan Cassells
1975 - 1976
Phil Sawyer
Cycling
Clay Target Shooting
1976 - 1977
Garry Watts
Cricket
2002 - 2003
Hannah Every
Rowing
1977 - 1978
Glen Thurlow
Water Skiing
2003 - 2004
Tegan Fraser
Kayaking
1978 - 1979
Colin Fitzgerald
Cycling
2004 - 2005
Kristi Harrower
Basketball
1979 - 1980
Wayne Ritchie
Speed Water Skiing
2005 - 2006
Skye Taylor
Kayaking
2006 - 2007
Leon Griffin
Duathlon
1980 - 1981
Colin Fitzgerald
Cycling
2007 - 2008
Glenn O’Shea
Cycling
1981 - 1982
Sue Lipplegoes
Water Skiing
2008 - 2009
Glenn O’Shea
Cycling
1982 - 1983
Greg Goodall
Yachting
2009 - 2010
Joel Selwood
Football
1983 - 1984
Ray Mathews
Judo
2010 - 2011
Hannah Every Hall
Rowing
1984 - 1985
Mel Dalgleish
Basketball
2011 - 2012
Jaclyn Wilson
BMX Racing
1985 - 1986
Sandra McCaw
Golf
2012 - 2013
Glenn O’Shea
Cycling
1986 - 1987
Deborah Basset
Rowing
2013 - 2014
Robert Burns
Cycling
Matthew Dellavedova
Basketball
1987 - 1988 1988 - 1989
Greg Goodall
Yachting
2014 - 2015
1989 - 1990
Robert Burns
Cycling
Glenn O’Shea Glenn Ashby
Cycling Yachting
1990 - 1991
Craig White
Cricket
2015 - 2016
Matthew Dellavedova
Basketball
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healthiest schools award Schools throughout the region were invited to nominate why their school is the healthiest in central and northern Victoria. Nominees must document what strategies or initiatives they have within their school community that defines why they should win the title. This year, a second category was introduced to the Healthiest Schools award, with schools invited to submit a statement outlining their most innovative health initiative. The Healthiest Schools award is sponsored by Bendigo Health, and exists to showcase what participating schools in the region have done, and are doing, to promote important health messages to students and their families. In a region challenged by a diverse range of health issues, educating the younger generation about the necessity to live a healthy lifestyle is vital to transforming our society into one that is a lot healthier and more sustainable. 2014 - 2015
Violet Street Primary School
2015 - 2016
Winters Flat Primary School
The winner of the 2015-2016 Healthiest School award was Winters Flat Primary School.
faith leech achie v ement award
2013 - 2014
Bendigo Spirit
Basketball
2014 - 2015
Tim Decker
Cycling
2015 - 2016
Basil Ashman
Football/ Sports Star
Faith Leech, 1956
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THE CYRIL MICHELSEN TRUST FUND 1982 - 1983
Malcolm Norwood
Athletics
2005 - 2006
Tom Misson
Kayaking
1983 - 1984
Diane Murphy
Tennis
2006 - 2007
Glenn O’Shea
Cycling
1984 - 1985
Sonja Barker
Diving
2007 - 2008
Kris Mueck
Golf
1985 - 1986
Andrea Houlton Erica Wilkinson
Swimming Swimming
2008 - 2009
Aaron Wilson
Lawn Bowls
2009 - 2010
Josh Pickthall
Athletics
1986 - 1987
Robert Burns Craig White
Cycling Cricket
2010 - 2011
Alexander Pollack Lucas Herbert
Water Skiing Golf
1987 - 1988
Jason Day
Rowing
2011 - 2012
Blake Pryse
Athletics
1988 - 1989
Lachlan McIntosh
Athletics
2012 - 2013
Bryan Jolly
Judo
1989 - 1990
Scott Hosking
Boxing
2013 - 2014
Jack Haig
Cycling
1990 - 1991
Brent McCaig Leigh Roberts
Cycling Clay Target Shooting
2014 - 2015
Chris Hamilton
Cycling
2015 - 2016
Isaac Buckell
Cycling
1991 - 1992
Emma Sheers
Water Skiing
1992 - 1993
Lynden Hosking
Boxing
1993 - 1994
Sally Reynolds
Gymnastics
1994 - 1995
Glenn Ashby Yachting Shioban Stephens Tumbling
1995 - 1996
Lucas Tickell
Athletics
1996 - 1997
Nick Baker
Cricket
1997 - 1998
Matt Jones
Volleyball
1998 - 1999
Tim Driesen
Athletics
1999 - 2000
Tim Welsford
Cricket
2000 - 2001
Aaron Connaughton
Cricket
2001 - 2002
Glenn Warfe
Badminton
2002 - 2003
Aidan Fitzgerald
Tennis
2003 - 2004
Jared Kum Too
Boxing
2004 - 2005
Jeff Tho
Badminton
Cyril Michelsen
Celebrating 52 Momentous Years
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THE MAXINE CROUCH TRUST FUND 2001 - 2002
Skye Taylor
Canoeing
2002 - 2003
Clare McKehnie
Athletics
2003 - 2004
Hannah Alderton
Athletics
2004 - 2005
Alexandra Donegan
Judo
2005 - 2006
Danielle Dillon
Athletics
2006 - 2007
Stef Cola
Soccer
2007 - 2008
Kerryn Harrington
Basketball
2008 - 2009
Bree Mellberg
Diving
2009 - 2010
Imogen Jelbart
Cycling
2010 - 2011
Sophie Taylor
Athletics
2011 - 2012
Eliza Long
Tennis
2012 - 2013
Zoe Boldiston
Road Walking
2013 - 2014
Rebecca Mann Tayla Vlaeminck
Sprint Kayaking Cricket
2014 - 2015
Chloe Stewart
Lawn Bowls
2015 - 2016
Emma Cox
Shooting
Maxine Crouch
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2016 - 2017
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