On 22nd November 2020, the East region came together to celebrate their first GGA volunteer recognition awards through a video presentation on social media. In total we received a whopping 53 nominations across all 8 categories, which is a huge achievement. Nominees and guests joined Netball East on Facebook at 2.30pm to help celebrate netball in the region and honour the volunteers who have been invaluable in helping to grow Netball in the region.
The event showcased each category where the nominees provided personal insight into the fantastic work they do, followed by a volunteer recognition awards ceremony.
We are pleased to recognise the wonderful Hertfordshire Volunteers who were nominated for an Award below:
- Grassroots Coach Award: Emily Drackford and Gemma Caplan
- Sheelagh Redpath Grassroots Official Award: Rachel Smith and Diane Graham
- Chris Harpham Young Volunteer Award: Abby Clark and Natasha Powala
- Outstanding Netball Club Award: Crosskeys NC
- Unsung Hero Award: Jo Randall and Rebecca Matley
- Muriel McNally Outstanding Contribution Award: Rachel Smith and Sue Jakeman
Congratulations to all of those nominated and recognised for all the hard work they do for Netball within Hertfordshire. Netball cannot happen without volunteers, you are simply the best!
A huge Congratulations to Crosskeys Netball Club who won Netball East Outstanding Netball Club Award 2020!
Congratulations to Yvonne Adshead who was awarded East Honorary Life Membership!
Presenting the Goalden Globe awards were Paul Clark East Chair, Sheelagh Redpath East President and East HLM, Cheryl Danson OBE and East HLM and Yvonne Adshead East HLM
It was a lovely afternoon celebrating the amazing work and valued support given by our volunteers and the achievements of those within East region.
Video link; https://www.facebook.com/netballeast/posts/2593385450952735
Congratulations to all the East winners who will now go forward to be nominated for the England Netball Vitality Goalden Globes 2020. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the National event will be delivered virtually on Thursday 10th December at 7.45pm, where the National Winners will be announced. Our very best wishes and good luck to all the East winners for the National event.
