The Mounties Group has been announced as a finalist in all nine categories of the 2024 NSW Clubs and Community Awards showcasing the outstanding commitment the group has to giving back and supporting local communities across the Central Coast and Sydney.
The Clubs and Community Awards recognise the outstanding social contributions made by clubs in their local communities.
Mounties Group clubs on the Central Coast include Club Wyong, Halekulani Bowling Club, and Breakers at Terrigal.
ClubsNSW received more than 150 submissions across the nine categories of awards and for the first time, Mounties Group was a finalist in all nine categories.
Over the years, ClubsNSW has heard thousands of stories from their members about the amazing relationships clubs have with individuals and groups within their local communities.
The Mounties Group is the only organisation to be a finalist in all nine different categories – arts, education, emergency services, fostering grassroots sport, health care, heart of the community, mental wellbeing, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
Community initiatives recognised in these awards include Mounties’ launch into supporting people to remain independent via Mounties Care; the development of a powerful domestic violence action plan and campaign, Break the Silence – End Domestic Violence; and the continued major sponsorship of the Mounties Care Careflight helicopter.
Mounties Group president John Dean said he was proud the group had been nominated as finalists in so many categories and the last year has spurred them on to even greater things.
“These awards are testament to how vital local clubs are in their communities, recognising the commitment that our industry plays in giving back to worthy causes and innovative initiatives,” Dean said.
“I could not be prouder of what we have achieved as a team in the past 12 months – bringing Mounties Care to our members, supporting more causes through grants, bringing a new Premier League netball team to Western Sydney and being able to help more people in NSW as a result.
“It is a defining moment for us, and these finalist nominations are a reflection of our impact in our communities.
“Just being recognised for the work that we are doing, let alone winning awards, is something we can all be proud of.
“I am excited to see what the next year brings as we invest further into the initiatives and programs that really matter to our members.”
All finalist’s stories are reviewed by an independent panel of judges, who score nominations based on a judging criterion.
The Clubs and Community Awards are held yearly and will take place in Sydney on June 6.
For a full list of finalists click here.