Club Awards

In our Clubs history there have been many different awards given to dedicated and longstanding members and players. These include:

  • Club Life membership

  • ‘Colin Hodge’ Club Person of the Year

  • Baseball Player of the Year

  • President’s Award of the Year

  • Most Improved Team Award

  • 5 and 10 Year Service Awards

Club Life Members

Life Membership

Life membership is generally considered to be the highest honour an organisation can bestow upon a member, and being awarded Life Membership of St Pat's Baseball Club (St Pat's) is no different.

The award of Life Membership of St Pat's is in recognition of the exceptional contribution of an individual to our Club, and to the sport of baseball in general.

Accordingly, a Life Member will be a person who consistently has contributed to St Pat's over an extended period of time, and who has demonstrated a significant and sustained dedication and commitment towards the enhancement and reputation of St Pat's.

Award Criteria

In assessing any nomination for the award of Life Membership of St Pat's, the following points will be taken into consideration:

  • The nominee's length of service to St Pat's shall be of at least 8 years in either or both an on-field or off-field role, with such service in either role being taken concurrently.

  • The general attitude and overall demeanour of the nominee reflects sustained dedication and commitment towards the enhancement and reputation of St Pat's.

  • The nominee shall have demonstrated a commitment to the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship, as well as respect for game officials and opposition players.

  • The nominee shall have provided valued leadership and/or will have been an outstanding role model to its Club members in general.

  • The nominee's service must have reflected favourably on and brought credit to St Pat's.

Nominations

  • Nominations are invited from any member of St Pat's including team coaches, team managers, players, parents, supporters and any Committee Member.

  • Nominations for Life Membership should be submitted to the St Pat's Secretary up to one day prior to the Annual General Meeting of St Pat's.

  • All nominations will be considered and voted on by those present at the Annual General Meeting.

Presentation of the Award

The recipient of Life Membership of St Pat's will be notified in writing by the Club Secretary. The award will be announced and presented to the recipient at the Club's Presentation Day.

[* The award will be a suitably engraved trophy. If the recipient wishes, a Club jacket may be embroidered appropriately at the Club's cost.]

Recipients of this prestigious award comprise

Appointed 2016-2017Chris Faber

Appointed 2016-2017John Martin

Appointed 2013-2014Brett Handley

Appointed 2010-2011Karen Davey

Appointed 2010-2011Ken O'Dowd

Appointed 2009-2010Ross Wilcock

Appointed 2008-2009John Rodios

Appointed 2005-2006Ivan Connors

Appointed 2004-2005Colin Hodge (Deceased 20.01.2012)

Appointed 2002-2003Grant Poole

Appointed 2002-2003Peter Faber

Colin Hodge Club Person of the Year

Criteria for the Colin Hodge Club Person of the Year

The Player, Official, Supporter or Parent who is judged to have made the most significant contribution to the health, welfare and improvement of the Club and its members and who exhibited attributes in keeping with the Club’s Code of Conduct.

Selection process

All nominations will be accepted by the Club Secretary up to one day prior to the Annual General Meeting of the Club.

All nominations will be judged by the Club President and the Club Patrons for compliance with the criteria for the Award.

The Colin Hodge Club Person of the Year Award will be determined by a secret ballot of members present at the Annual General Meeting.

The result of the secret ballot, however, will not be announced at the Annual General Meeting.

Nominations

Nominations are invited from all coaches and managers.

Nominations will also be accepted from any member of the Club including players, parents, supporters and Committee Members.

Presentation of the Award

The recipient of the Colin Hodge Club Person of the Year Award will be announced and the award presented at the Club’s Presentation Day.

Colin Hodge

Life Membership Appointed 2004-2005

Deceased 20.01.2012

2019-2020 Brendan Hodge     
2018-2019 Jamie Roche     
2017-2018 Cherie Roberts     
2016-2017 Jamie Roberts     
2015-2016 Heide Torr     
2014-2015 Ivan Connors     
2013-2014 Ivan Connors                                               
2012-2013 Lisa Brown     
2011-2012 Naomi Bryant     
2010-2011 Brett Handley     
2009-2010 Steve Lethlean     
2008-2009 Frances Nolan     

Recipients of this prestigious award comprise

2007-2008 Colin Lincoln     
2006-2007 Karen Davey     
2005-2006 Ken O'Dowd     
2004-2005 Ross Wilcock     
2003-2004 John Rodios     
2002-2003 Glenn Connors     
2001-2002 Ian Carter & Ivan Connors (jointly)     
2000-200 1Brenda Connors     
1999-2000 Gayle Hodge     
1998-1999 Lindsay Fletcher     
1997-1998 Colin Hodge

Baseball Player of the Year

Criteria for the Baseball Player of the Year

A current registered player with a minimum of three years playing experience with St Pats Baseball Club.

Normally, but not necessarily, a player from the most senior junior team.

A player who has displayed all the skills of baseball at a high level.

A player who may have assisted in other aspects associated with the Club eg. coaching, umpiring, etc.

Nominations

Nominations are to be provided by the coaches and/or managers. Wherever possible, the player’s fielding and batting statistics should be provided with the nomination.

Nominations from people other than coaches and/or managers will be accepted and considered by the St Pats Baseball Club Executive on their merit.

Selection Process

The Baseballer of the Year is to be determined by the St Pats Baseball Club Executive - Patrons, President, Vice Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer.

The Baseballer of the Year Award may not be awarded in any year where the above criteria are not seen to be satisfied.

Presentation of the Award

The recipient of the Baseball Player of the Year Award will be announced and the award presented at the Club’s Presentation Day.

2019-2020 Chaise Chabi     
2018-2019 Ethan Henniker     
2017-2018 Koby Roberts     
2016-2017 Patrick Judge     
2015-2016 Denver Gannon     
2014-2015 Lachlan Torr     
2013-2014 D'Arcy Handley     
2012-2013 Ben Hunt     
2011-2012 Ben Hunt & Bradley Simon (jointly)     
2010-2011 Blake Boehm     
2009-2010 Mitchell Simon     
2008-2009 Zac Sochacki     
2007-2008 Liam O'Dowd     
2006-2007 Brock Dodd     
2005-2006 Matthew Dodd     
2004-2005 David Cliff     
2003-2004 Lachlan Hodge     
2002-2003 Dale Lincoln

Recipients of this prestigious award comprise

 2001-2002 Liam Hodge     
2000-2001 Adam Cassidy     
1999-2000 Gary Potter  
1997-1998 Justin Fletcher     
1996-1997 Michael Ibbotson      
1995-1996 Daniel Salabay     
1994-1995 Kelly Gunn      
1993-1994 Michael Faber    
1989-1990 Matthew Poole      
1988-1989 Timothy Poole      
1987-1988 Alex Koller      
1986-1987 Stewart Smith      
1985-1986 G Dunn      
1984-1985 Sean Daley     
1983-1984 S Brennan      
1982-1983 P Fabian      
1981-1982 Stuart Martin

President's Award of the Year

Criteria for the President's Award of the Year

The Player, Official, Supporter or Parent who is judged to have made the most significant contribution to the health, welfare and improvement of the Club and its members and who exhibited attributes in keeping with the Australian Sport's Code of Behaviour.

Selection Process

This award is selected and decided upon by the President of the Club.

Presentation of the Award

The recipient of this award will be announced and the award presented at the Club's Presentation Day.

Recipients of this prestigious award comprise

2019-2020 Mark Kemister     
2018-2019 Simon Apte, Anthony Murphy, Mark Kemister 
2017-2018 Michael Sidoti     
2016-2017 Veronica Henniker     
2015-2016 Jamie Roche     
2014-2015 Michael Sidoti     
2013-2014 Heide Torr

2012-2013 Brett Handley     
2011-2012 D'Arcy Handley     
2010-2011 Jessica Judge     
2009-2010 William Thompson     
2008-2009 Patrick Holmes     
2007-2008 Sean Davey

Most Improved Team Award

Criteria for the Most Improved Team Award

he junior tee-ball, zooka ball or baseball team (usually, but not necessarily, from the U8-U10 team age group) who is judged to have made the most significant overall improvement in their capabilities as a junior baseball team of the Club.

Selection Process

This award is selected and decided upon by the President of the Club.

Presentation of the Award

The recipient of this award will be announced and the award presented at the Club's Presentation Day.

Recipients of this prestigious award comprise

  2018-2019Under 12/1 Black     
2017-2018Under 14/2 and Under 12/3     
2016-2017Under 12/2     
2015-2016Under 9/2     
2014-2015Under 10/2     
2013-2014Under 8/2 Green     
2012-2013Under 8/3     
2011-2012Under 8/2    
2009-2010Under 12/3

2008-2009Under 14/3     
2007-2008Under 8/2     
2006-2007Under 8/2     
2005-2006Under 9/1     
2004-2005Under 10/2     
2003-2004Under 10/2 Black     
2002-2003Under 8/2 Green     
2001-2002Under 8/3

5 Years Service

A player who plays 5 consecutive years with St Pats Baseball Club receives a club cap with their name and "5 years" embroidered on it.

10 Years Service

A player who plays 10 consecutive years with St Pats Baseball Club receives a new age cap with their name and "10 years" embroidered on it.