Glen Innes Minor League’s Jeannette Hillier has been recognised for her tireless contribution to local rugby league by being named as Greater Northern’s finalist for Country Rugby League’s volunteer of the year award.
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The Group 19 junior president’s involvement in the sport stretches back 30 years.
Guyra junior league president Gina Lockyer said the honour was thoroughly deserved.
“I do not know anyone more committed than she is,” she said.
“She is amazing, if anyone deserves it, she does. She has every person and every child’s best interests at heart. I don’t know how she does it, I’d be divorced.”
Minor League president Adrian Bruce echoed Lockyer’s comments and said she is also the local refereeing coordinator.
“What she does for the young kids refereeing is unbelievable,” he said.
“She gets them going and she just looks after them. It is terrific what she does.”
The awards ceremony is this Saturday in Sydney.
Ellen Dunger
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Am currently involved in endurance horse riding and racing. Always happy to hear news and tips. Contact me via email: ellen.dunger@austcommunitymedia.com.au or phone/ text 0438 259 985 www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Am currently involved in endurance horse riding and racing. Always happy to hear news and tips. Contact me via email: ellen.dunger@austcommunitymedia.com.au or phone/ text 0438 259 985 www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
