EELS GET REWARDS DESPITE MISSING OUT ON ONE COMMUNITY SILVERWARE
9.30am, Friday 14 November 2008
The Pirtek Parramatta Eels and Clubman of the year Krisnan Inu have narrowly missed out on accolades at the NRL’s One Community Awards Night, held in Sydney on Thursday.
Inu was nominated for the Ken Stephen Medal, the award for the player adjudged to have made the greatest contribution on and off the field during 2008, while the Eels were one of just four teams nominated for Club of the Year.
The Ken Stephen Medal was taken out by the Gold Coast’s Preston Campbell, for his tireless work for indigenous causes, while the New Zealand Warriors claimed Club of the Year for their community efforts, including the implementation of an Auckland-wide anti-bullying campaign.
Eels Community & Development Manager Gareth Holmes says simply to be nominated in both categories was reward in itself for a year of hard work.
“I’m immensely proud of the work done by our players and staff in the community over the past 12 months and to be nominated for two awards is fair recognition of what we’ve achieved,” Holmes said.
“Most Parra fans would be aware of the work Krisnan does, mostly off his own bat I might add, while we’re doing our level best to have a constant presence in schools and around the area year round.
“We started Eels Out and About this season, which is a program designed to properly coordinate our efforts and promote them to the wider community, while at the same time encouraging people to ask us to help out with their worthy causes.
“Our players, together with our incredibly hard working community and ARL Development staff, are out in schools on a weekly basis both in and out of season in an effort to promote healthy living and of course Rugby League and the Eels.
“Just being nominated is an honour and missing out this time around gives us something to aim for in 12 months time.”
The Winners:
The Telstra Ken Stephen Medal
Telstra will give $5000 to the winner and $5000 to their favourite charity.
Winner: Preston Campbell (Titans).
Other finalists: Carl Webb (Cowboys); Jarrad Hickey (Bulldogs); Josh Miller (Raiders); Ben Ross (Sharks); Chris Walker (Titans); Mark Bryant (Sea Eagles); Brett White (Storm); Cory Paterson (Knights); Steve Michaels (Broncos); Krisnan Inu (Eels); Geoff Daniela (Panthers); Kirk Reynoldson (Dragons); Jamie Simpson (Rabbitohs); Lopini Paea (Roosters); Micheal Luck (Warriors); John Morris (Wests Tigers).
Telstra One Community NRL Club of the Year
Telstra will provide $10,000 toward the winning club’s community program and/or staff development training for community relations staff.
Winners: Warriors.
Other finalists: Titans; Panthers; Eels.
Telstra One Community Grassroots Club of the Year
Telstra will provide two Telstra Assistance Packs valued at $3000 plus $2000.
Winners: Biloela Panthers.
Other finalists: Hay Magpies RL; De La Salle Caringbah; Willoughby Roos; Narrabri and District JRLC.
AAMI Service to the Community Award
AAMI will provide $5000 for their community program.
Winners: Coogee Dolphins.
Other finalists: Danny Byrnes (Hay Magpies); Dean Gillard (Kick4Kids Foundation).
AAMI Service to Refereeing Award
AAMI will give $2500 to the winning referee.
Winner: Colin White (Western Suburbs District RL Referees Association).
Other finalists: Wayne Scot (Gold Coast Referees); Rod Bowd (Group 21 RL Referee's Association).
Harvey Norman Women In League Achievement Award – Paid
Harvey Norman will provide a $5000 Harvey Norman gift voucher.
Winner: Debbie Brewin (ARLD).
Other finalists: Yvette Downey (NSWRL); Pat Bailey (Cairns District Rugby League); Jodie Cross (Titans).
Harvey Norman Women In League Achievement Award – Volunteer
Harvey Norman will provide a $5000 Harvey Norman gift voucher.
Winner: Annie Banks (AWRL).
Other finalists: Desley Oates (Cities RLFC); Janiece Fowler-Eruera (Group 16).
Toyota National Volunteer of the Year
Toyota will provide $5000 to the winner and $5000 to their club.
Winner: Jan Boys (North Stradbroke Island RLFC).
Other finalists: David and Cheryl Smith (NSW); Janiece Fowler-Eruera (Group 16); Bob Beveage (QLD); Majella Morris (QLD); Dave Penna (QLD); Paul McMillan (QLD); Fred Beedle (Campbelltown Warriors JRLFC); Wayne Potts (NSW); Mark Dowel (NSW); Barry Tozer (Group 19); Mark Harrison (Group 18); Tony Goldman (Group 21); Neil Millgate (Group 11).
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