Recognition of Service/Award Winners
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Orienteering Victoria honours the contributions made to orienteering in Victoria by the members and clubs listed below.
Orienteering Victoria Life Members
Life Membership is the highest level of recognition for outstanding achievement and service to the operation and growth of our sport.
| Life Member |
Year Inducted
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No.
| Notes |
Robert (Bob) Millet (dec)
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1984 |
1
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| Alex Tarr |
1984 |
2
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| Tom Andrews |
1986 |
3
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| Ian Baker |
1986 |
4
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| Barry McCrae |
1990 |
5
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| Peta Whitford |
1993 |
6
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| Kathy Liley |
1994 |
7
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| Peter Searle |
1994 |
8
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| Blake Gordon |
1999 |
9
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| Wally Cavill |
2001 |
10
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Tom Norwood (dec)
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2004 |
11
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| Ken Moore |
2004 |
12
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| Laurie Niven |
2005 |
13
| New benefits rules apply |
| Lindsay Thomas |
2006 |
14
| New benefits rules apply |
| Blair Trewin |
2008 |
15
| New benefits rules apply |
| John Sheahan |
2013 |
16
| New benefits rules apply |
| Jenny Sheahan |
2013 |
17
| New benefits rules apply |
Jim Russell
| 2016
| 18
| New benefits rules apply |
Debbie Dodd
| 2017
| 19
| New benefits rules apply |
Ian Dodd
| 2017
| 20
| New benefits rules apply |
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OV Presidents
| 1970 - 1972 |
David Hogg |
| 1972 - 1974 |
John Lewis |
| 1974 - 1975 |
Lindsay Thomas |
| 1975 - 1978 |
Hal Dalheim (Snr) |
| 1978 - 1980 |
Lindsay Thomas |
| 1980 - 1983 |
Tom Norwood |
| 1983 - 1986 |
Barry McCrae |
| 1986 - 1988 |
Sue Healy |
| 1988 - 1990 |
Peter Searle |
| 1990 - 1992 |
Dick Barker |
| 1992 - 1994 |
Blake Gordon |
| 1994 - 1995 |
(The Late) Peter Jackson |
| 1995 - 1998 |
Hal Dalheim (Jnr) |
| 1998 - 2003 |
Laurie Niven |
| 2003 - 2006 |
Blair Trewin |
| 2006 - 2010 |
Ian Dodd |
| 2010 - 2017 |
Bruce Arthur |
2017 -
| Mark Hennessy
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Coach of the Year Award
The Coach of the Year Award was instigated in 1994 to recognise the contributions of coaches to orienteering in Victoria.
1994
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Peta Whitford
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| 1995 |
Russell Blatchford & Tony Perrott |
| 1996 |
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| 1997 |
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| 1998 |
Carolyn Jackson |
| 1999 |
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| 2000 |
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| 2001 |
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| 2002 |
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| 2003 |
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| 2004 |
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| 2005 |
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| 2006 |
<No nominations> |
| 2007 |
<No nominations> |
| 2008 |
<No nominations> |
| 2009 |
<No nominations> |
| 2010 |
<No nominations> |
| 2011 |
Steven Bird |
| 2012 |
Roch Prendergast |
2013
| Junior Squad Coaching Crew
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2014
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2015
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2016
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Rockhopper Junior Award
The Rockhopper Junior Award comprises two awards of $250 for the best performing boy from M16, M18 or M20 and the best performing girl from W16, W18 or W20, as nominated by the Junior Squad Coach in consultation with the Coaching Committee.
| 1996 |
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| 1997 |
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| 1998 |
Troy de Haas |
Kathryn Ewels |
| 1999 |
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| 2000 |
Matthew Schepisi |
Kathryn Ewels |
| 2001 |
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| 2002 |
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| 2003 |
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| 2004 |
Chris Naunton |
Jasmine Neve |
| 2005 |
Chris Naunton |
Jasmine Neve |
| 2006 |
Chris Naunton |
Jasmine Neve |
| 2007 |
Morten Neve |
Belinda Lawford |
| 2008 |
Bryan Keely |
Aislinn Prendergast |
| 2009 |
Max Neve |
Aislinn Prendergast |
| 2010 |
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Rebecca Sunley |
| 2011 |
Max Neve |
Mary Fleming |
| 2012 |
Todd Neve |
Lanita Steer |
2013
| Matt Doyle
| Lanita Steer
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2014
| Matt Doyle
| Lanita Steer
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2015
| Matt Doyle | Lanita Steer |
2016
| Patrick Jaffe
| Lanita Steer
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2017
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Rockhopper Club Trophy
The former Rockhopper Orienteers club donated a trophy known as the Rockhopper Trophy. This trophy is awarded annually to the Champion Club affiliated to Orienteering Victoria.
| 1996 |
Nillumbik Emus |
| 1997 |
Nillumbik Emus |
| 1998 |
Nillumbik Emus |
| 1999 |
Nillumbik Emus |
| 2000 |
Nillumbik Emus |
| 2001 |
Nillumbik Emus |
| 2002 |
Nillumbik Emus |
| 2003 |
Yarra Valley |
| 2004 |
Nillumbik Emus |
| 2005 |
Nillumbik Emus |
| 2006 |
Nillumbik Emus |
| 2007 |
Nillumbik Emus |
| 2008 |
Nillumbik Emus |
| 2009 |
Bendigo Orienteers |
| 2010 |
Bendigo Orienteers |
| 2011 |
Bayside Kangaroos |
| 2012 |
Bendigo Orienteers |
2013
| Bendigo Orienteers
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2014
| Bendigo Orienteers |
2015
| Bendigo Orienteers |
2016
| Melbourne Forest Racers
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2017
| Bendigo Orienteers
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Event Management of the Year
The Event Management Award recognises the best organised event of the year, taking into consideration all factors other than the quality of the course setting. It is selected by the State President.
| Year |
Club |
Event |
Lead Organiser |
| 2008 |
Melbourne Forest Racers |
2008 Victorian Long Champs |
Nicola Dalheim |
| 2009 |
Bendigo Orienteers |
2009 Australian Long Champs |
Peter Searle |
| 2010 |
Dandenong Ranges |
WOC25 |
Debbie Dodd |
| 2011 |
Orienteering Victoria |
2011 Oceania Championships |
Darren Meeking |
| 2012 |
Orienteering Victoria |
2012 Xmas 5 Days |
Warwick Williams |
2013
| Eureka Orienteers
| Sprint Weekend Ballarat
| Blake Gordon and Jenny Bourne
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2014
| Bendigo Orienteers
| Bendigo Night Championships
| Christopher Naunton
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2015
| Eureka Orienteers
| 2015 Australian Championships Carnival
| Mark Valentine & Mark Hennessy |
2016
| MSW Team
| Melbourne Sprint Weekend
| Margi Freemantle and Ted van Geldermalsen
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Services to Orienteering in Victoria Award
The Services award is selected annually by the OV Board. A shield engraved with the winners' names is presented in recognition of outstanding service to Victorian orienteering, particularly over the preceding twelve months.
| 2004 |
Blake Gordon |
| 2005 |
John & Jenny Sheahan |
| 2006 |
Chris & Tom Norwood |
| 2007 |
Peter Cusworth |
| 2008 |
Peter Creely |
| 2009 |
Jim Russell |
| 2010 |
Peter Searle |
| 2011 |
Neil Barr |
| 2012 |
Kathy Liley |
2013
| Ian & Debbie Dodd
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2014
| Ruth Goddard
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2015
| Margi Freemantle & Ted van Geldermalsen
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2016
| Ray Howe
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2017
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An award for services to School Orienteering was also made in 2004 to Mandy Hennessy.
President's Award
The President's Award recognises an individual or group who, in the President's opinion, has made a contribution during the last year that has not otherwise been noted. It is usually announced at the OV AGM.
Year announced
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Year for
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Recepient(s)
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| 2001 |
2000 |
Peter Creely |
| 2002 |
2001 |
Bruce Arthur; Tom Norwood |
| 2003 |
2002 |
David Hudson |
| 2004 |
2003 |
Mandy Hennessy; Ian Chennell |
| 2005 |
2004 |
Peter Creely; Stan Gurman |
| 2006 |
2005 |
Barry Hart; Geoff Hudson |
| 2007 |
2006 |
Dion Keech |
| 2008 |
2007 |
Barry Hart |
| 2009 |
2008 |
Warwick Williams |
| 2010 |
2009 |
The President's Dream Team |
| 2011 |
2010 |
Ian Dodd |
| 2012 |
2011 |
Kathy Liley; Debbie Dodd |
Course Setter of the Year - Bush
| Year |
Winner(s) |
Map |
Event/Series
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| 2004 |
Peter Creely |
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| 2005 |
Peter Searle |
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| 2006 |
Peter Galvin |
Korong Spur |
Australian Middle Champs |
| 2007 |
Geoff Lawford |
Nerrina |
Eureka Challenge |
| 2008 |
Warren Key |
Chewton |
2008 Victorian Long Champs |
| 2009 |
Warren Key |
Chewton |
2009 Australian Middle Champs |
| 2010 |
John Chellew |
Sedgwick |
Bendigo local |
| 2011 |
Geoff Adams |
Deadman's Flat |
Bayside Kangaroos Mayhem Weekend |
| 2012 |
Stephen Peacock |
Rowdy Flat |
Victorian Middle Distance Championships |
2013
| Darryl Fleay
| Yorkshire Hill
| Australian Easter 3-Days
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2014
| Geoff Lawford
| Glenluce South
| Eureka Challenge
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2015
| Neil Barr
| Bird's Reef
| State Series #6
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2016
| Todd Neve and Sue Key Darren Eenjes Philippa Lohmeyer-Collins and Stephen Collins
| Creswick Mt Korong Kardinia College
| Victorian Long Distance Champs (Long)
Bendigo Rocks (Middle) Melbourne Sprint Weekend race 4 (Sprint)
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Course Setter of the Year - MTBO
| Year |
Winner(s) |
Map |
Event/Series
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2004
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Keith Wade & Derek Morris
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2005
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Ray Sheldon
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2006
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Carolyn & Adrian Jackson
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Old Quartz Hill
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State MTBO Series |
2007
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Toby Cooper
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Creswick Forrest
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State MTBO Series
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| 2008 |
Geoff Armstrong
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Muckleford Diggings
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2008 Long Champs
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| 2009 |
Keith Wade
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Woodend |
2009 Champs
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| 2010 |
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015
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Course Setter of the Year- Park and Street
| Year |
Winner(s) |
Map/Event |
Series
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2005
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Phil Torode
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Loughnans Park Quandry
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Enduro
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2006
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Russell Bulman
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Research/St Helena
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Enduro
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2007
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Phil Poulton
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Bundoora
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Northern Summer
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| 2008 |
Rebecca Lalor & Peter Hobbs
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Dandenong Creek
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Eastern Summer
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| 2009 |
Katherine Dent & Kristian Halbert |
Camelot Rise |
Eastern Summer |
| 2010 |
Tina Smith
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Mt Eagle
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Saturday Winter
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2011
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Warwick Davis
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Kensington Banks
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Western Summer
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2012
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Peter Beggs
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Footscray
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Western Summer |
2013
| Sandy Burgoyne
| Cremorne
| Saturday
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2014
| Judi Herkes
| Glengala
| Western Summer
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2015
| Ted van Geldermalsen
| Port Melbourne
| Western Summer
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2016
| Kristian Ruuska
| Waterford Valley
| Southern Summer
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Park and Street Promotion Award
| Year |
Winner(s) |
| 2010 |
Ray Howe
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015
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2016
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Park and Street MEFTY Award
| Year |
Winner(s) |
2000
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Peter Kempster
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2001
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Peter Kempster
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2002
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Geoff Hudson
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2003
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Judy Hopkins
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2004
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Reg Saunders
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2005
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Mike Hubbert
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2006
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Ken O'Brien
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| 2007 |
Mike Hubbert |
2008
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Ken O'Brien |
2009
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Ken O'Brien |
2010
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Josie Yeatman
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2011
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Josie Yeatman |
2012
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Noel McVey
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2013
| Noel McVey
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2014
| Debbie Dodd
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2015
| Steven O'Connell
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2016
| Debbie Dodd
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Australian Sports Medal
The Australian Sports Medal was awarded by the federal government in 2000 (the year in which Sydney hosted the Olympic and Paralympic games). It commemorates the efforts of Australians who have made our country a nation of sporting excellence. The commemorative sports medal was introduced to acknowledge a range of Australians who, in different ways, contributed to the nation’s sporting success. These included former competitors, coaches, sports scientists, office holders, and people who maintain sporting facilities and services.
The following Victorian orienteers were awarded the medal:
Kathy Liley
Hugh Cameron
Alex Tarr
Peta Whitford
Barry McCrae