Bowls WA Awards Night Finalists – Individual Awards

by Clive Adams on May 8, 2023

Congratulations to the individual award finalists for the 2022/23 Bowls WA Awards to be announced and presented on Friday 2nd June at a fantastic night to be held at Perth’s iconic Optus Stadium.

With finalists for the club, volunteer, official and coaching awards announced last week, this time it is the individuals that take centre stage. Along with the list of awards below, Kerry Andersen will be inducted into the Bowls WA Hall of Fame, with presentations also to the Open and Over 60’s Bowlers of the Australian Sides Championships won by Irene Leahy, Jerome Clayton, Kristina Krstic and Anthony Williams. The President’s Awards will also be presented to our State Singles Champions, Irene Arndt and Cody Packer.

A huge night it promises to be, with tickets selling very fast. Tickets are still available by calling 9340 0800, however we do urge you to act fast!

Under 18’s Bowler of the Year

Callum Alberti – South Perth
Charlotte Byfield – Manning

Men’s Over 60’s Bowler of the Year

Gary Caffell – Osborne Park
John Goddard – Osborne Park

Women’s Over 60’s Bowler of the Year

Noelene Abe – Corrigin
Kathy Gobbart – Gingin
Irene Leahy – Kalgoorlie

Women’s Penny Needham Brooch – Country Bowler of the Year

Audrey Bateup – Dumbleyung
Karyn Bryan – Moora
Karen Gaglia – Busselton

Men’s Vice Patron Medal – Country Bowler of the Year

Paul Hitchcock – Denison
Warren Holt – Wagin
Ian Payne – Denison

Women’s Connie Hicks Brooch – Most Outstanding Bowler of the Year

Chris Ace-Watson – Mosman Park
Kerry Andersen – Mosman Park
Irene Arndt – Safety Bay

Men’s Rosenthal Medal – Most Outstanding Bowler of the Year

Blake Butler – Manning
Warren Holt – Wagin
Justin Opie – South Perth
Cody Packer – Osborne Park

All finalists are listed in surname alphabetical order.