In what has been an unprecedented year, MCNA have introduced a new Special Recognition Award to celebrate the contributions of those volunteers who have given their time, commitment and energy to enable netball in Middlesex to continue to flourish in a safe and enjoyable manner.
At the AGM on 24 June 2021, we recognised the following volunteers and thanked them for their contributions which we could not let go unrewarded.
Long Service Award:The Middlesex County Netball Association Long Service Award is given to those who have, voluntarily, supported Netball within the County for 10 years (or more) through Club, League and/or County, excluding playing career.
Inaugural Middlesex Long Service Awards: Marilyn Creed (Saints), Liz McParlane (Breakaways), Ruth Shields (Oakwood), Marion Shears, Jo Martin, Sharanjit Gulati, Alison Hart (Old Fincunians), Jayne Lea, Leslie Tischler, Amber Derrien (Poly), Debbie Sumner, Nicola Allen, Pat Bowerman (Breezers), Violet Corbin, Faye Downy (Troy), Laura Kind (Minchenden), May Isolda (North London NL), Gwenda Boniface (Palmers Green), Maria Mitchell (Palmers Green/North London NL), Zoey Dickson (Palmers Green), Sophie Scott (Hyde Park), Marie Barrance (Charville Bennets), Liz Anderton (Hyde Park), Julia Mark (Burns), Annie McKenna (Actonians), Sally Bundock (Athenians), Diane Dunkley (Academy), Terry Tilbury (Blaze/MCNA), Shelly Williams, Debbie Horn, Brenda Horn (Harlington Netball League/MCNA), Sally Essex, Jenny Harrold Maureen Hyan, Mary Beardwood (MCNA).
You What! The ‘You What!’ Trophy had been presented to the County by former International Umpire and Middlesex Vice President Maureen Hyam and her late husband, Dick, to be awarded to umpires who have supported Middlesex in any way.
County Cup The County Cup had previously been presented to a County team/squad for success or endeavour. Since we no longer have County squads, the Committee decided that, in future the Cup would be presented to a Middlesex County Club or team.
Goalden Globes The Goalden Globes - All nine England Netball Regions will choose a Regional winner from each of the 10 competitive categories. Regional winners will then be put forward for the National Award which will be announced at the National Goalden Globe Awards sponsored by California Prunes. For an overview of all of the awards, including who is eligible, see England Netball website.
Jack Petchey Award Middlesex Satellite and County Academies are part of the Jack Petchey Foundation Scheme, which inspires young people to personally develop and achieve their aims and ambitions. Middlesex are Silver scheme members and receive 6 awards per calendar year.