
Barbara
Hawgood Award
The trophy
was first awarded in 2005 in memory of Barbara Hawgood. Awarded annually to a
player who:-
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Played representative netball for DPNA during the year.
·
Displayed responsibility, self-discipline and respect for the
rules of DPNA.
·
Considered playing for DPNA an honour and wore her uniform with
pride and distinction.
·
Achieved personal and team goals by setting high standards and
rising to the occasion.
·
Possessed such qualities as determination, persistence and
perseverance when facing challenges.
Barbara was
involved in netball from 1984, the first year her daughter commenced
netball. Her initial involvement was at
a club level but she subsequently became a member of the Downey Park committee
as Junior Registrar and served in that position for a period of eight
years. As well, she was a team manager
for many teams at club, association, and state level.
In all her
activities she was always prepared to go the extra mile to assist in whatever
capacity was required. The last two and a half years of Barbara’s life were a
challenging time for her but her positive outlook on life and her optimism were
there for all to see and she continued her involvement in Club, Association and
State level in spite of her difficulties until six months before her death.
The Michelle
Buck Umpires Trophy
This trophy
was awarded for the first time in 2010 to an umpire who:
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Represents DPNA as an umpire at State League, State Age
Championships and/or carnivals.
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Gave his/her time willingly to assist other umpires to develop
their umpiring skills.
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Considered working for the betterment of umpiring within DPNA as a
necessary part of being an umpire.
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Umpired regularly at weekly DPNA fixtures.
·
Possessed such qualities as determination, persistence and
perseverance to reach the highest personal umpiring level.
·
Displays responsibility, self-discipline and respect for the rules
of DPNA.
This trophy
is awarded in memory of Michelle Buck. Michelle was involved in DPNA from its
beginning in 1974 and served on the DPNA committee for almost 20 years – Vice
President from 1975 to 1988 except for 1979 when she took on the President’s
role and Umpires Convenor for 4 years from 1990 to 1993. Umpiring was her passion. She was awarded an
AA badge and then spent her time coaching umpires for their AA badge. She
played a major role in DPNA’s development before taking up the position of President
with Netball Queensland where she had a significant impact on the development
of netball in Queensland. We remember Michelle for her innovation, administrative
and umpiring skills and her contribution to netball at Association and State
level over many years.
The Elizabeth White OAM Trophy
This trophy is awarded to a DPNA Representative Coach who displays excellence in coaching and the development of players throughout the Representative Season.
The DPNA Rep Coach of the Year Award was first awarded in 2019 and formally named the Elizabeth White OAM Representative Coach of the Year Award in 2021. This trophy is named after Elizabeth (Liz) White who is a Life Member of Netball Qld, DPNA and Valleys Netball Club Life Member and served on the DPNA Management Committee from 1982 to 2021. As a player, Liz represented Downey Park Netball Association, Queensland and the Australian Diamonds. After sustaining a career ending knee injury. Liz turned her attention to coaching and became a highly respected, and extremely successful, coach for Valleys, DPNA, Brisbane North Cougars and Queensland State teams. Additionally, Liz organises and runs the DPNA yearly NetSetGO Program for 5-7year olds which introduces hundreds of young children to netball each year. Liz's long commitment and dedication to netball saw her recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list with the award of a Medal of the Order of Australia. As Head Coach of Brisbane North Cougars, Liz White is one of the most successful coaches in the state and has been instrumental in the careers of many of the region's players with many successfully obtaining SSN and Australian Diamond contracts.
The Joan Pentecost Trophy
The Joan Pentecost Trophy was first awarded in 2022. The award recognises a person involved in umpiring at Downey Park.
This Award is named after Joan Pentecost who was a Life Member of DPNA and Netball Qld. Joan was a talented AA Badged umpire who served on the DPNA Management Committee in various roles from 1974-1984. Joan was instrumental in the development and mentoring of umpires
DPNA TROPHY RECIPIENTS:
YEAR | BARBARA HAWGOOD TROPHY (Representative Player Award) | MICHELE BUCK TROPHY (Umpire Award) | DPNA PRESIDENT'S AWARD (Recognition of Volunteer Service) |
2005 | Rheanna Pears | | |
2006 | Erica Vanderham | | |
2007 | Tamsin Borton & Emily Rossow | | |
2008 | Beth Hamilton | | |
2009 | Kate Farrell | | |
2010 | Bronte Orreal & Stephanie Webb | Courtney Buchanan | |
2011 | Charlotte Goodman | Grace Walker | |
2012 | Gina Pulsford | Bec Bates | |
2013 | Kobe Howard | Hannah O'Brien | |
2014 | Alexia Baker | Jess Lakeman | |
2015 | Savannah Vasilakis | Lauren McDonnell | |
2016 | Savannah Vasilakis | Olivia Vasilakis | |
2017 | Ella Donoghoe | Rebecca Pfeiffer | |
2018 | Sally Finch | Lorena Turco | |
2019 | Emily Latter | Abbey Bassingthwaighte & Rosie Walker | Carol Kitzelman |
2020 |
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2021 | Zara Van Gorp | Abbey Bassingthwaighte & Karen Stone | Vikki McGrath |