THE Northam Railways Football Club marked the end of its season at the Northam Town Hall with a presentation dinner for more than 100 people on October 4.
The evening ran like clockwork under master of ceremonies Karen O'Driscoll.
President Rob Harris reflected on a year in which both the league and netball teams earned a grand final berth, and looked forward to next year.
Special mention was made to RFC's generous and reliable year-in year-out sponsorship and to new club sponsors, the many volunteers, committee members and loyal supporters who have stood by the club.
He said the playing group had a tough year, looking down the barrel of the season over at round 13 before banding together and proving they were a champion team deserving their right to a spot in the 2014 grand final against a victorious Cunderdin.
Club Awards:
Best water carriers Tanaya Davis and Tyler Mahoney; Best club person Jo Harris; President's Award Jermaine Davis.
A well-deserved life membership was awarded to Malcolm Bradley.
Netball Awards:
Top Tart award (Frank and Carol Leeder award) Tyler Mahoney, second runner-up (Leonie Knipe, Avon Valley Nissan) Linda Rose, first runner-up (Clint and Jo Hunter award) Kayleigh Pickett; fairest and best (O'Driscoll Medal) Katie Barr.
Barr has won the award four times for the Tarts.
Reserves awards:
Best first year player (Con deBlecourt award) Sam Bennell,; most improved (Frank and Carol Leeder award) Jack Paterson; coaches award Craig Ward; most consistent (Noel Nottle award) Rueben Thompson, second runner-up (Kevin Holland award) Sam Bennell, first runner-up (Ken and Jenny Parker award) Mark Ashton; fairest and best (Davis Medal) Dale Hislop.
League Awards:
Coaches award Dwayne Narkle; best utility player (Grafton Electrics) Adam Spencer; best first year player (Jason McPherson Memorial) Brandon Ward, Cody Kickett, Sam Bennell; leading goal kicker (Robbie Jackamarra Memorial) Daniel Negus; most consistent (Peter Morris award) Glen deBlecourt, second runner-up (Tim and Linda O'Driscoll award) Nathan deBlecourt, first runner-up (Peter and Marge Haddrill award) Arthur Bennell; fairest and best (Morris Medal) Rowan Garlett.
Three prestigious club person acknowledgements for the evening were the induction into the Hall of Fame to the Northam Railways Football Club, for long-serving recipients David Grafton (Snr), Mark Davis (Snr) and Ken Parker for their outstanding service to the club.
These three join Ken Montgomery (dec), Ken Lally and Con deBlecourt.
The last award for the evening was the life membership presented to a surprised Rob Harris.
His unwavering dedication and commitment to the club not only as a player but also as a committeeman, secretary and of late, president led to the award. He received it from Frank Leeder and Jermaine Davis.
The club's annual general meeting is on October 22 at 6.30pm, in the Jubilee Oval Pavilion.
All welcome.
Inquiries can be directed to Rob Harris on 0429 807 977.
