CCAS celebrate annual awards night
Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) celebrated a double milestone on Wednesday, November 20th, with its prestigious Viatek Awards Night and the Academy’s 20th anniversary at Mingara Recreation Club. The evening brought together athletes, families coaches, volunteers and VIP’s to recognize outstanding achievements across the Academy’s programs and reflect on two decades of sporting excellence.
27 November 2024
THE pinnacle of the CCAS evening was the Athlete of the Year Awards, with Elley Hawkin from the Central Coast Granite Basketball program taking home the title of Athlete of the Year for her outstanding performances. Declan Budd was named Para Athlete of the Year for his achievements in swimming, while Jemma Wooden from the Greater Bank Netball program was awarded the UAA Indigenous/Torres Strait Islander Athlete of the Year.
In addition to these athletes, key contributors to the Academy were honoured. Ashton Patterson (Hockey) was awarded the Steadfast Athlete Leadership Chair’s award for his leadership on and off the field. Gavin Sutherland (Golf) received the Greater Bank Coach Leadership Award, recognizing his significant impact in coaching and mentoring young golfers. Abby Holloway (Netball Umpires) was awarded The Ray Sandell Dedication to Sporting Excellence Award, while Brent McMahon (Basketball) received the Greater Bank Volunteer Manager of the Year award for his dedicated service.
The evening also celebrated Ray Sandell, who was inducted as a Life Member of the Academy for his long-standing contribution and commitment to the organization.
Full List of Award Winners:
- Athlete of the Year: Elley Hawkin (Basketball)
- Para Athlete of the Year: Declan Budd (Swimming)
- UAA Indigenous Athlete of the Year: Jemma Wooden (Netball)
- Steadfast Athlete Leadership Chair Award: Ashton Patterson (Hockey)
- Ray Sandell Dedication to Sporting Excellence Award: Abby Holloway (Netball Umpires)
- Greater Bank Volunteer Coach of the Year: Gavin Sutherland (Golf)
- Greater Bank Volunteer Manager of the Year: Brent McMahon (Basketball)
- Life Member Induction: Ray Sandell
The 20-year milestone underscored the Academy’s dedication to nurturing the Central Coast’s sporting talent. Over the years, CCAS has supported countless athletes, coaches, and volunteers, becoming a pillar of the region’s sports community.
The CCAS extends its deepest gratitude to the families, volunteers, and partners who have supported its mission, as well as to Viatek, the event sponsor, and its Platinum Partners: Santos, Office of Sport, Steadfast, UAA, Greater Bank, The University of Newcastle, Coast Sport, Oddball Marketing, NBN Television, SCA, Central Coast Council, Mingara and Regional Academies of Sport.
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