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SNSW Awards - A Quick Recap
Published Thu 25 Nov 2021
After what was a Sunday to remember for our community, Softball NSW would like to once again congratulate all the winners and finalists of this year's Softball NSW Awards. The occasion served as a great reminder of how much we love our sport as well as how much everyone in our community continues to play a hand in growing it together.
Below is a full list of all the finalists and winners across all categories.
Hall of Fame Inductees
Adam Rindfleish
Scott Rindfleish
Barry Blanchard
Administrator of the Year
Finalists
| Katherine Johnston | Newcastle & District Softball Association |
| Fiona Jackson | Southern Districts Softball Association |
| Vicki Lansley | Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
| Sharon Smith | Softball Macarthur |
Winner
Fiona Jackson Southern Districts Softball Association
Affiliate Award for Coach Development
Finalists
| Softball Macarthur |
| Georges River Softball Association |
| Southern Districts Softball Association |
Winner
Softball Macarthur
Affiliate Award for Umpire Development
Finalists
| Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
| Manly Warringah Softball Association |
| Southern Districts Softball Association |
| North Shore District Softball Association |
Winner
North Shore District Softball Association
Association of the Year
Finalists
| Georges River Softball Association |
| Hornsby District Softball Association |
| Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
| Manly Warringah Softball Association |
| Softball Campbelltown |
| Southern Districts Softball Association |
Winner
Cumberland Nepean Softball Association
Club of the Year
Finalists
| Hornsby Wildcats Softball Club |
| Mounties Softball Club |
| Castle Hill Softball Club |
| Cruisers Softball Club |
Winner
Cruisers Softball Club
Coach of the Year
Finalists
| Anthony Jackson | Southern Districts Softball Association |
| Kathy Horton | Newcastle & District Softball Association |
| Scott Rindfleish | Softball Macarthur |
Winner
Scott Rindfleish Softball Macarthur
Community Volunteer of the Year
Winners
| Aaron Purdey | Softball Campbelltown |
| Naomi Muller | Central Coast Softball Association |
| Warren Arnott | Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
| Rodney Worth | Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
| Virginia Rowlands | Georges River Softball Association |
| Kirsten Kilpatrick | Georges River Softball Association |
| Deborah Jehn | Hornsby District Softball Association |
| Simon Fitzhenry | Hornsby District Softball Association |
| Geoffrey Day | North Shore District Softball Association |
| Rod Bailey | Penrith City Softball Association |
| Virginia Harrison | Southern Districts Softball Association |
| Vickie Wales | Southern Districts Softball Association |
Director's Award for Services to Umpiring
Kristina Travers Cumberland Nepean Softball Association
Director's Award for Services to Coaching
Troy Lach Georges River Softball Association
Distinguished Service Award
Winners
| Robert 'Jock' Currie | Wagga Wagga Softball Association |
| Maria Wakefield | Southern Districts Softball Association |
| Maureen Lucas | Penrith City Softball Association |
| Dianne Barrymore | Central Coast Softball Association |
| Kayleen Shailes | Far North Coast Softball Association |
Encouragement Award for Coaching
Finalists
| Edward Cashen | Newcastle & District Softball Association |
| Matthew Beach | Penrith City Softball Association |
| Sarah Diener | Sutherland Shire Softball Association |
| Marsheal Walker | Softball Campbelltown |
Winner
Matthew Beach Penrith City Softball Association
Encouragement Award for Umpiring
Finalists
| Robyn Bailey | Penrith City Softball Association |
| Brandon Clark | Newcastle & District Softball Association |
| Hayden Schofield | Softball Campbelltown |
| Matthew Beach | Penrith City Softball Association |
Winner
Matthew Beach Penrith City Softball Association
Individual Award for Coach Development
Finalists
| Darrin Crisp | Georges River Softball Association |
| Charlie Whetu | Sutherland Shire Softball Association |
| Troy Lach | Georges River Softball Association |
| Scott Rindfleish | Softball Macarthur |
Winner
Charlie Whetu Sutherland Shire Softball Association
Individual Award for Scoring Development
Finalists
| Rhonda Schultz | Penrith City Softball Association |
| Damaras Clarkson | Hornsby District Softball Association |
| Peta-Marie Wakefield | Southern Districts Softball Association |
| Maria Wakefield | Southern Districts Softball Association |
Winners
Damaras Clarkson Hornsby District Softball Association
Peta-Marie Wakefield Southern Districts Softball Association
Individual Award for Umpire Development
Finalists
| Kristina Travers | Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
| Flora Van Der Heide | Manly Warringah Softball Association |
| Duncan Lapsley | North Shore District Softball Association |
Winner
Duncan Lapsley North Shore District Softball Association
Junior Female Athlete of the Year
Finalists
| Keira Trim | Manly Warringah Softball Association |
| Charli Orsini | Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
| Bridie Murphy | Penrith City Softball Association |
| Amelia Cousins | Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
Winner
Bridie Murphy Penrith City Softball Association
Junior Male Athlete of the Year
Finalists
| Oscar Atkins | Penrith City Softball Association |
| Dylan Andrade Paez | Southern Districts Softball Association |
| Jackson Newcombe | Newcastle & District Softball Association |
| Riley Sutcliffe | Softball Macarthur |
Winner
Riley Sutcliffe Softball Macarthur
Junior Team of the Year
Finalists
| 2021 Under 10 Boys | Softball Campbelltown |
| 2020 Under 16 Girls | Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
| 2021 Under 10 Girls | Manly Warringah Softball Association |
| 2021 Under 18 Boys | Newcastle & District Softball Association / Orange & District Softball Association |
Winner
2021 Under 10 Girls Manly Warringah Softball Association
Open Female Athlete of the Year
Finalists
| Tahli Moore | North Shore District Softball Association |
| Gabrielle Plain | Softball Macarthur |
| Taylah Tsitsikronis | Penrith City Softball Association |
| Tarni Stepto | Manly Warringah Softball Association |
| Ryleigh Arnott | Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
Winner
Tarni Stepto Manly Warringah Softball Association
Open Male Athlete of the Year
Finalists
| Hayden Mathews | Hornsby District Softball Association |
| Harrison Peters | Softball Macarthur |
| Aiden Kelly | Orange & District Softball Association |
| Thomas Cass | Southern Districts Softball Association |
| Peter Wards | Softball Macarthur |
Winner
Hayden Mathews Hornsby District Softball Association
President of the Year
Finalists
| Paige Hyslop | Hornsby District Softball Association |
| Daniel Russo | Georges River Softball Association |
| Kristina Travers | Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
| Kathryn Warburton | Southern Districts Softball Association |
Winner
Kathryn Warburton Southern Districts Softball Association
Selector of the Year
Finalists
| Andrew Dodshon | North Shore District Softball Association |
| Allan Munro | Newcastle & District Softball Association |
| Eliza O'Leary | Hornsby District Softball Association |
| Anthony Jackson | Southern Districts Softball Association |
Winner
Allan Munro Newcastle & District Softball Association
Senior Female Athlete of the Year
Finalists
| Jae Mauala | Southern Districts Softball Association |
| Nicole Gibson | Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
| Karen Wellham | Southern Districts Softball Association |
Winner
Nicole Gibson Cumberland Nepean Softball Association
Senior Male Athlete of the Year
Finalists
| Ahitana Te Kuru | Southern Districts Softball Association |
| Benjamin Kelly | Penrith City Softball Association |
| James Darby | Softball Macarthur |
| Glenn Lynch | Southern Districts Softball Association |
Winner
Glenn Lynch Southern Districts Softball Association
Senior Team of the Year
Finalists
| 2021 Over 35 Men | Softball Macarthur |
| 2021 Over 35 Men | Southern Districts Softball Association |
| 2021 Over 35 Women | Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
| 2021 Over 35 Women | North Shore District Softball Association |
Winner
2021 Over 35 Men Softball Macarthur
Team of the Year
Finalists
| 2021 23 & Under Men | Penrith City Softball Association |
| 2020 Open Men | Softball Macarthur |
| 2021 23 & Under Women | North Shore District Softball Association |
| 2020 Open Women | Manly Warringah Softball Association |
Winner
2021 23 & Under Women North Shore District Softball Association
Volunteer of the Year
Finalists
| Scott Rindfleish | Softball Macarthur |
| Doug Stracey | Manly Warringah Softball Association |
| Kristina Travers | Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
| Joanne Beach | Penrith City Softball Association |
| Peta-Marie Wakefield | Southern Districts Softball Association |
| Geoffrey Day | North Shore District Softball Association |
Winner
Doug Stracey Manly Warringah Softball Association
Youth Volunteer of the Year
Finalists
| Sarah Diener | Sutherland Shire Softball Association |
| Alyssa-Lee Harris | Cumberland Nepean Softball Association |
| Blake Jackson | Southern Districts Softball Association |
| Jayde Jensen | Sutherland Shire Softball Association |
| Hannah MacKean | Hornsby District Softball Association |
| Matthew Beach | Penrith City Softball Association |
Winners
Jayde Jensen Sutherland Shire Softball Association
Matthew Beach Penrith City Softball Association
More photos from the awards will be updated on Softball NSW's social media channels over the course of the week. For any further information, please reach out to media@softballnsw.org.au.
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