Basketball New South is excited to announce the 2017 Annual Award Winners of the Long Service Award. This particular award is presented to individuals for the service within the basketball community over an extended period of time. We would formally like to acknowledge and congratulate the following individuals.
Michelle Nicholas
Basketball New South Wales would like to congratulate Michelle Nicholas of the Bankstown Basketball Association, on being awarded a Long Service Award.
Michelle is a dedicated member of the Bankstown Basketball Association, within the Referee & Technical Officials Department. Her involvement within the Basketball NSW Community has seen her develop numerous officials as both referees & also technical officials for not only Bankstown but for Basketball NSW as well.
Michelle on numerous occasions has represented Basketball New South Wales in events such as the Sydney 2000 Olympics, and more recently elected to be involved in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Her love and commitment to the game has been instrumental, and therefore her efforts have been recognised in 2017 with the Long Service Award. Congratulations Michelle!
Graeme Haney
Basketball New South Wales would like to congratulate Graeme Haney of the Illawarra Basketball Association, on being awarded a Long Service Award.
Graham has made enamours contributions to Basketball in New South Wales, most prominently in the Bankstown & Illawarra regions. Previously the General Manager of Bankstown, his involvement as both an influential leader and member saw his presence be highly commended throughout his time at the Western Sydney association.
Graham recently took over the reins at the Illawarra Basketball Association and has made some mass improvements towards the association in a short space of time. Basketball New South Wales would like to congratulate Graham Haney, and officially recognise his service with a Long Service Award. Congratulations Graham!
Steve Burke
Basketball New South Wales would like to congratulate Steve Burke of the Hills Basketball Association, on being awarded a Long Service Award.
Steve has been involved in the Basketball NSW community for over 20 years and has been able to reach new heights for his association over the years. Steve has been a coach, manager and most recently the General Manager of the Hills Basketball Association. In 2017 Steve was able to achieve a huge milestone for his beloved Hornets, and that being a stadium upgraded, making the Hills one largest establishments within Metropolitan Basketball.
Along with his devotion to the association, Steve has been a prominent figure within the Basketball NSW community. His involvement within the Metro Advisory Committee, Membership & Growth Committee and the I am a GIRL campaign has seen him become a driving force in the growth of Basketball in New South Wales.
Therefore, Basketball New South Wales is honoured to have Steve be awarded with a Long Service Award for his commitment and involvement in our game. Congratulations Steve!