21/09/2026
Lastly, on grand final day 2026:
We acknowledged special individuals within NDWHA:
Sara Summers: Waratah Award for outstanding service to NDWHA through juniors, umpiring and masters hockey
Michelle Perkins: HNSW Karen Kennedy Award for outstanding volunteer service and contribution to Masters Hockey
Lyn Bradley: HNSW Community Distinguished Long Service Award for dedication spanning decades as administrator, coach, umpire, mentor and life member of Regals and Erina Hockey Clubs, NDWHA and PSSA.
Charlie Monaghan: HNSW Community Young Official of the Year for his commitment to volunteering and supporting the development of umpires.
Kylie Ambrose: We acknowledge her outstanding service and commitment to NDWHA Masters Hockey and thank her for all she has done for our 34+ rep players, coaches and managers.
Tahnae Apps: Hook In 2 Hockey Minkey Coordinator. We thank her for taking on the role and delivering the program with enthusiasm and passion. We look forward to her continuation in 2027.
Gwen Shiels: NDWHA Life member, Regals founder and life member turned 80 years old on Grand final day. We wish her many more years of hockey involvement and took great pleasure in singing happy birthday to her.
NDWHA intends to continue our 95th anniversary celebrations over the next season and thanks our valued life members and current Board members for the success of the Association, which remains strong heading into 2027. If you have memorabilia including photographs, we would love to archive and feature them.
