Audrey Stevenson received the Player of the Year trophy from the major sponsor KurtBurgess of Kapiti nu look
Nearly 200 bowlers and supporters packed the Waikanae clubrooms on Sunday for the inaugural Bowls Kapiti Coast Awards. Our club was well represented and our members took home a good share of the awards. Winners from Levin Bowls were:
- The Men’s Aggregate trophy for the club gaining most points in Centre events
- Sammy Sweeney the Student Player of the Year
- Diana McGill the Female Representative Player of the Year
- Peter Brown the Men’s Junior Player of the Year
- Grahame Law the Coach of the Year
- Arne Jansson the Green Keeper of the Year
The awards presentations ended with the announcement of Audrey Stevenson as the Player of the Year in recognition of her performances in winning a number of Centre events and bringing her total to 48 Centre titles.
Board Chairman Guy Diston also made a special award recognizing an Outstanding Contribution to the Sport of Bowls to Graham Fairburn of the Waikanae club in recognition of over 50 years of service to bowls. Guy ended the presentations by thanking the organizing committee led by Neville Turnbull for his vision in organizing the event after which those present enjoyed a super afternoon tea and socializing.
Graham Fairburn receiving his award from Guy Diston
