Nine accomplished sportspeople had their achievements officially recognised at a ceremony at the Sporting Wall of Fame on Sunday.
The event was organised by Narrabri Shire Council and was a celebration of sporting excellence and a testament to the hard work, dedication, and unyielding passion in their chosen discipline.
The inductees were announced at the Narrabri Australia Day awards ceremony at the start of the year.
The nine athletes celebrated at the official unveiling were Nate Browning (rugby league), Makayla Elford (polocrosse), Frank Fish (rugby league), Emily Grellman (water polo), Tom Hamilton (polocrosse), Charlie North (clay target shooting), Andrew Wilson (rifle shooting), Josie Wilson (polocrosse) and Lachlan Wright (rowing).
Out of the nine awardees, seven were present to see their names adorn the Sporting Wall of Fame.
“We are delighted to recognise and celebrate the achievements of these outstanding athletes who have brought success to themselves and contribute significantly to Narrabri’s identity as a sports powerhouse,” said Narrabri Shire mayor Ron Campbell.
In addition to the induction of the nine athletes onto the Sporting Wall of Fame, council also acknowledged the outstanding achievements of local athletes associated with the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS).
The NIAS has been instrumental in nurturing young talent and providing them with the resources and support needed to excel in their chosen disciplines.
Out of the nine NIAS athletes honoured at the event, eight were in attendance. The chief executive officer of NIAS, Shona Eichorn, was also present to show her support for the budding sports stars and express her gratitude for the town’s unwavering support of grassroots sports development.
RECOGNITION FOR NIAS ATHLETES: Mackenzie Knox, Haylee Turner, Juliet Maxwell, Megan Crutcher, Edward Bennett, mayor Ron Campbell (back), Ashley Hanslow, Lillie Harvey, Lennon Simmonds and NIAS chief executive officer Shona Eichorn.
