Bowls WA Awards Night Finalists Announced

by Aaron Delaporte on April 30, 2019

Bowls WA is pleased to announced the finalists for the Annual Awards Night to be held at the Crown Entertainment Complex Friday May 24th 7pm. This glittering occasion will again see a number of clubs, players, officials and volunteers recognised for their efforts during the 2018/19 season. Along with the listed awards below presentations will also be made for a soon to be announced Hall of Fame Induction, with the already announced Jim Sullivan Medal for 200 games for WA to Kyle McIlroy along with the Open and Over 60’s Bowlers of the respective Australian Sides Championships won by Irene Arndt, Bernie McNamara, Helen Morss and Russell Bates.

Tickets are available by contacting Aaron Delaporte aaron@bowlswa.com.au at $160.00 per person which includes a three course meal plus unlimited drinks (beer and wine) on the night. Seating is in tables of 10 however smaller groups will be placed together on the night.

Volunteer of the Year Award

Keith Bowden – Fremantle
Graeme Birkett – Northam
Ollie Austin – Esperance
Jamie Newton – Dowerin
Robert Stanley – Safety Bay
Ian Lilly – Mosman Park
Vicki Eva – Mosman Park

Metropolitan Club of the Year Award

Bassendean*, Bayswater*, Fremantle*, Kardinya, Manning, Mosman Park*, Mundaring*, Quinns Rocks*, Safety Bay, Sorrento, South Perth*
*also eligible for small metropolitan club of the year

Country Club of the Year Award

Gnowangerup*, Kojonup*, Northam, York*
*also eligible for small country club of the year

Under 18 Bowler of the Year

Jack East – Rossmoyne
Aiden McAuliffe – Mullewa
Marcus Simpson – Bassendean
Patrick Quinlan – Osborne Park

Men’s Over 60’s Bowler of the Year

Farley Anderson – South Perth
Gordon King – Osborne Park
Chris Lander – Sorrento

Women’s Over 60’s Bowler of the Year

Irene Arndt – Safety Bay
Pauline Bourne – Sorrento
Lee Poletti – Mosman Park

Men’s Country Bowler of the Year

Brad Ball – Dudley Park
Russell Bates – Dudley Park
Aaron Smith – Esperance
Justin Smith – York

Women’s Country Bowler of the Year

Noelene Abe – Corrigin
Nola Forbes – Corrigin
Paula Reid – Kojonup

Men’s Bowler of the Year

Daniel Brown – Kardinya
Blake Butler – Manning
Shane Knott – Manning
Justin Opie – South Perth
Daniel Trewhella – Doubleview

Women’s Bowler of the Year

Noelene Abe – Corrigin
Lisa Featherby – Mosman Park
Kristina Krstic – Manning