Tony Zappia (Makin, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

On Saturday, 31 October, I attended once again the Annual Awards of Excellence presentation for Clubs SA. Clubs SA is the organisation that represents many of South Australia’s community clubs which, in turn, provide the backbone to so many community based activities. These clubs are reliant on thousands of volunteers and give so much back to their local communities and frequently to national and international humanitarian projects. The awards presentation has been taking place since 1985 and provides an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge some of the outstanding contributors amongst Clubs SA.

I just want to go through the list of winners in the 2009 awards. The Employee of the Year was Matthew Nastasijevic, who comes from the Para Hills Community Club. For community service, the award went to the Para Hills Community Club. The Spirit of the Club Movement Award went to the Renmark Club. The Encouragement of Sport Award went to the Marion Sports and Community Club. The Occupational Health and Safety Award went to the Cobdogla and District Club. The Best Dining Facility Award again went to Para Hills Community Club. The award for the best bar also went to the Para Hills Community Club. The Best Entertainment Venue Award went to the Parafield Gardens Community Club. The most improved club was the Renmark Club. The best gaming machine venue was Grand North. And the Most Professional Manager Award went to Greg Saunders from the Parafield Gardens Community Club. The Best Club Operations (Non Gaming) Award went to the Vines Golf Club of Reynella. The Best Club Operations (Gaming) Award went to the Parafield Gardens Community Club. Club of the Year in the Regional category went to the Renmark Club. Club of the Year in the Metro (Small) category went to the Colonel Light Gardens Community RSL—

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