Gosford boat paddler, Craig Dodd, has received a Long Service Award at the 2020 NSW Community Sports Awards for his contribution to the sport on the Central Coast.
Dodd has been a hard-working committee member, event organiser, president and state delegate for several decades.
He has been involved with two clubs, initially with Central Coast Paddlers, and then in founding Brisbane Water Paddlers in 2015.
Dodd was an integral member of the Paddle NSW Marathon Committee, and served as Treasurer for four years.
Last year, he joined the Paddle NSW Harbour Racing Committee where his vast experience and passion helps other volunteers and hundreds of paddlers.
Dodd was one of 21 recipients from a wide cross-section of sports to receive an award.
Sport NSW Chairperson, Carolyn Campbell, said sport around the state relies on dedicated volunteers and community members.
“Put simply, sport would not exist without them,” Campbell said.
“It is fitting these Distinguished Long Service Award recipients are recognised and honoured.
“Without these hard-working, selfless volunteers, tens of thousands of boys and girls, men and women, would not be able to enjoy the health, social and community benefits sport provides.
“Sport remains at the heart of communities across NSW and has the unique ability to bring people from different cultures and backgrounds together.”
The Awards also celebrated volunteers across 10 categories for their outstanding achievements and contribution to sport in NSW over the past year.
Source:
Media release, Nov 19
Sport NSW