GRAHAM PARKINSON NOMINATED FOR THE 2016 HSBC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

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GRAHAM PARKINSON NOMINATED FOR THE 2016 HSBC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR



By David Berrie on Mon 10th October 16



HSBC and Australian Rugby Union are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2016 HSBC Volunteer of the Year, HSBC Lifetime Volunteer of the Year and HSBC Young Volunteer of the Year awards.
Following a nationwide call for nominees Australian Rugby was inundated with hundreds of worthy nominations, all of which further reinforced how important volunteers are to the Australian Rugby community.
The fifteen finalists below were chosen after the top nominations from each state and territory were considered.
Winners will receive their award at the John Eales Medal night on 27 October 2016. The winner from each category will receive a grant for their local club or school to improve facilities and services:
- $10,000 to HSBC Volunteer of the Year's registered club or school
- $5,000 to HSBC Lifetime Volunteer's registered club or school
- $5,000 to HSBC Young Volunteer of the Year's registered club or school
The finalists include:
HSBC Volunteer of the Year:
- Lisa Campbell, Endeavour Hills Rugby (VIC)
- Andrew Chaney, Sylvania Bulldogs Junior Rugby (NSW)
- Dan Gollan, Maitland Rugby Club (NSW)
- Deon Norval, Uni Norths Owls Rugby (ACTSNSW)
- Graham Parkinson, Perth Bayswater Rugby (WA)
HSBC Lifetime Volunteer of the Year:
- Ken Anderson, Power House Rugby Club (VIC)
- Owen Clark, Terrigal Rugby Club (NSW)
- Geoffrey Pegg, Queensland Rugby Referees Association (QRRA, QLD)
- Stuart Ridley, Port Adelaide RUFC (SA)
- Dougal Whitton, Canberra Royals Rugby (ACTSNSW)
HSBC Young Volunteer of the Year:
- Dylan Broadway, Associates Rugby Club (WA)
- Hayden Croghan, Palmyra Rugby Club (WA)
- James Smith, Knox Rugby Club (NSW)
- Liam Warcaba, Tuggeranong Vikings Rugby Club (ACTSNSW)
- Eddie Weaver, Palmerston RUFC (NT)
Tony Cripps, CEO, HSBC Australia said: “Volunteers are vital to the success of rugby clubs across Australia. HSBC is proud to recognise those who give so much to the game and keep rugby thriving at its grassroots. Congratulations to all the finalists of this year’s Volunteer of the Year awards.”
ARU General Manager of Community Rugby & Strategy, Andrew Larratt knows volunteers play a significant role in growing participation at the grassroots level.
“The finalists represent thousands of Rugby volunteers in the country who are passionate about our game and the benefits it holds for young boys and girls,” he said. “We were delighted to see so many nominations come in this year from all across the country, as we know each nominee makes such a difference to Rugby in Australia."

[Alison]

Well done Graham!

[DazloT]

Having had the pleasure of watching Mr Beard in action and seeing the results of his hard work and passion around the club, he is more than deserving of the nomination. He deserves getting the win! Congrats mate

[valzc]

Well deserved, and love the GAGR write ups!

[G_Beard]

Who is this character?

[fulvio sammut]

Looks a bit like Rasputin, without hair.

[Darren]

Onya Graham.

'gratz to the other WA folk too. Especially Hayden who has been know to frequent these pages in the past..

[fulvio sammut]

Or maybe a bald Costa ...

[Alison]

Jealous Fulvio?!

[fulvio sammut]

No, I have hair, and am not fond of beards, Alison.

But apart from his tonsorial indiscretions, I'm sure Mr. Beard is a very worthy contender for volunteer of the year!

[valzc]

tonsorial indiscretions? I used to have one of those but the wheels fell off.

[The InnFORCEr]

Good luck G and keep up the great work

[jargan83]

Who is this character?

Never heard of him...

[eleypinkbit]

Well done Gbeard, that's a fantastic achievement

[jono]

Who is this character?

I don't think you'd get on with him