The highlight of Singleton FC's recent presentation night was the awarding of life membership to former long term president David Andrews.
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He played in and indeed scored the winning goal in the Strikers' 1992 grand final win against Stockton.
Once he retired from the grade scene he became one of the driving forces behind the formation of the over 35s playing over 200 games at that level.
Andrew's administrative roles have been many and varied, both front of stage, so to speak and behind the scenes.
In the 30 years of what was then the senior club only five life memberships were awarded and he is the first since the formation of the combined club, Singleton Strikers FC.
Warren Gillespie who recently announced his retirement after 19 years as secretary was again named club person of the year.
A record number of 163 players, officials, parents, friends and sponsors filled the auditorium at Club Singleton to honour the winners of trophies for the New FM grade sides from 13s to first grade and the Over 35 and women's teams.
Despite missing the last few games of the season the highest award, the Royal Hotel Player of the Year was won for the third time by Jackson Cox.
Lachlan Nichol shared the best and fairest and was the coaches award winner.
First grade coach David Willoughby spoke at length on his four years in charge and thanked the cub for giving him the chance to coach at this level.
The only team to make a finals appearance this year were the Storm, Singleton's ladies.
The trophy for player of the finals went to Katheryn Martin and mention was made of her 11-year contribution to the team before returning to Brisbane later in the year.
Over 35 winners included, Paul O'Loughlin, Chris Penton, Gary Thorley, Todd Geddes and Ryan Guihot.
New FM youth awards:
13s - Thomas Pearce (Players' player), Jesse Shaw and Sam Halsey (best and fairest) and Seth Newton (coaches award).
14s - Hayden Moorcroft (Players' player), Alex Staffa (best and fairest) and Drew Parnell (coaches award).
15s - Josh Ihle (Players' player and best and fairest), Lucas Stafford and Blayden Brooks (coaches award).
17s - Marlow Court-Kriesch (Players' player and best and fairest) and Braeden Messenger (coaches award).
*Messenger also won the 19s coaches award playing every game for both teams.
NewFM senior awards:
19s - Josh Shade (Players' player) and Nick Watson (best and fairest).
23s - Nathan Smart (Players' player and best and fairest) and Jacob Hill (coaches award).
The Barry Egdel best new talent award went to Jake Barner.
The Grafter award was won by Robert Hill. The Golden Boot award was split in two, senior and youth.
Joe Civello was the leading goal scorer in the seniors while Alex Staffa took out the youth award.
He scored 44 goals just two behind the leading goal scorer in the division.