On Friday night, Softball WA hosted the Annual Awards Night for 2023.

During the evening, we recognised the outstanding volunteers in our sport for their efforts and achievements over the last 12 months. We inducted a new Life Member in Debra Selth, and a new Hall of Fame inductee in Aaron Cockman, along with a host of individual awards to the communities and people who make our game great here in WA. It was a pleasure to have our sponsors, Healthway, QBit, Snap Fitness, and Bat Cave in attendance on the evening, along with our Board Members Tiffany Allen, Natalie Swinbourn, and Karen Sullivan. and of course our Life Members, Shirley Schneider, Evelyn Harvey, Lorraine Malcom, Kevin Osbourne, Kathryn Wylie and Laurie Prior. 

The Award Night began with the recognition of our newest Life Member, Debra Selth, and the commitment she has made to the sport in WA over the last 27 years.

Manager U16 Girls - 1996-2000

Statistician U19 Women - 2001-2003

Statistician Senior Women - 2004-2009

Statistician at Nationals - 2006 - 2022

Congratulations Debra!

Followed by our new Hall of Fame inductee, Aaron Cockman, for his excellence and achievements in his career, both as a player and coach.

Senior State Player - 2001-2006

Australian Player (Cap #83) - 2006-2015

Head Coach WA U19 Men - 2012

Assistant Coach Senior Men - 2019-20

Commonwealth Cup Silver Medal - 2006

World Championships Gold - 2009

3x Spirit Award Winner

Congratulations Aaron!

We then moved to the Community Awards, and the winners are as follows;

Reginald Page Administrator of the Year - NATHAN BROWN (Fremantle Rebels)

Graeme Rector Metropolitan Volunteer of the Year - DREW HERRINGTON (Lark Hill Lightning)

Roma Mackenzie Regional Volunteer of the Year - PATRICE LEE (Dalyellup Diamonds)

Val Johnston Umpire of the Year - CLIFF WARNER

Dave Cosson Official of the Year - CHRIS MCCABE (WBC Wildcats)

Affiliated Association of the Year - BUNBURY & DISTRICTS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

After a break for dinner, we awarded individual achievements for each of our State Teams, crowning the Best Batter and Most Valuable Player for each team,

And finally, we awarded special awards for Most Promising Junior Player and the coveted Spirit Award

MOST PROMISING JUNIOR PLAYER (Joint Winners) - ASHLEY POPP & DARCEY PES

SPIRIT AWARD - SARA RIOU

Congratulations to the award winners on the night!

We'd like to thank everyone involved, not just those who attended but those who volunteer, play, coach and or support every week, no matter what role you play in the Softball community, you are a valued member of the sport and we can't thank you all enough.