The George Eden Trophy

Introduction

Inaugurated in 2008/09, this award is named after George Eden – Life Member and former Chairperson. Prior to this, George would pull money out of his own pocket to present to people he believed were worthy of recognition. The award recognises outstanding contribution to the Club off of the field.

Previous winners of the award have included coaches, Junior coordinators, committee members, curators and for fundraising deeds. The award is to recognise people who have gone above and beyond what could be expected of their role or to people who have taken on unenviable roles and performed them admirably and in doing so have contributed to the overall success of the Club.

Selection Criteria

• Any person affiliated with the Golden Grove Cricket Club, paid member or not, who has given their time to the Club (paid or not) to assist the Golden Grove Cricket Club.

• Award winners can be selected on the basis of effort over one summer or cumulatively over many summers. The award does not have to exclusively take into account things done during the cricket season.

• The award winner will not have his or her on field contribution counted towards this award.

• The award will be decided by the Club Committee and awarded at the End of Season presentation.

• The award winner will have their name engraved on the perpetual shield. There is no monetary value to the award.

• Nominations for the award can be made by any Club member. Nominations should be made to any committee member for discussion at Committee meetings prior to March of the current season.

• The Club is not required to announce a winner if there is no suitable candidate.