Doncaster Honour Board
Club-wide Awards
Every year a number of club-wide awards are presented to deserving individuals. Each section (Men’s, Women’s, Juniors and Midweek) also present their own honours. This page displays the most recent award winners as well as an archive of past winners.
Bob Esselmont Club Chairperson’s Award
The Bob Esselmont Club Chairperson’s Award is presented to the person, or persons who have made a significant contribution to the club.
Recipients of the Bob Esselmont Club Chairperson’s Award
Dedicated Coach Award
Presented to a dedicated volunteer Coach (Senior), who goes above and beyond the call of duty.
Recipients of the Dedicated Coach Award
Chairperson's Award - Women’s Section
The Women’s Chairperson Award is awarded by the women’s section chairperson to someone who has made a significant contribution to the women’s section in the current season.
Recipients of the Chairperson's Award
Chairperson's Award - Men’s Section (Ron Todero Award)
The Ron Todero Award is awarded by the men’s section chairmen to someone who has made a significant contribution to the men’s section in the current season. The award is named in honour of club life member Ron Todero who served as Club President for 4 years and Men’s Chairmen for 9 years.
Recipients of the Ron Todero Award
Rising Star Award
Presented to the best, or most dedicated Junior Player playing their first year of PL/PLR senior hockey (i.e. top two (2) grades) at Doncaster Hockey Club.
The winner must have been a regular player in one of the top two Senior sides (a guide is 12 senior games), and be a regular member of a Junior Doncaster side. The player must not have been suspended during the season and represent the club in a positive light at all times. The rising star has been awarded to one boy and one girl since 2018.
Recipients of the Rising Star Award
Filly Award
The Andrea Snow Filly Award recognises and encourages very talented young players playing senior women's hockey at Doncaster Hockey Club. The winner must: be under the age of 20 (as at January 1st the year of the award); not have been suspended during the season; have played a minimum of 12 senior club games; and represent the Doncaster Hockey Club in a positive light at all times. The award is not normally given to the same player twice. The Filly Award has been aptly named in recognition of Andrea “Philly” Snow for her long term commitment to the club as a Life member, player, coach and administrator. She has encouraged, mentored and inspired many junior and senior players.
Colt Award
The Colt Award recognises and encourages very talented young players playing senior men's hockey at Doncaster Hockey Club. The winner must: be under the age of 21 (as at January 1st the year of the award); not have been suspended during the season; have played a minimum of 12 senior club games; and represent the Doncaster Hockey Club in a positive light at all times.
Junior Section Chairperson’s Award
The Chairperson Award is awarded by the Junior’s Section Chairperson to someone who has made a significant contribution to the Junior’s Section in the current season.
Recipients of the Junior Section Chairperson Award
Official of the Year Award
Best and Fairest
Helen Padget Trophy - Women’s Premier League Best Player
The Helen Padget Award is awarded to the Women’s Premier League Best player as voted by their peers throughout the season. The award is named in honour of Helen Padget who has won this award five times in State League 1 and a further four times in the club's highest grade. She is arguably Doncaster’s best ever female player winning the league best player in 1988. Helen has also made a significant contribution to junior and senior coaching at Doncaster over many years, with this service being recognised with a Life Membership in 2015.
Recipients of the Helen Padget Award
John Henry Award - Men’s Premier League Best & Fairest
The John Henry Shield is awarded to the Men’s Premier League Best and Fairest player as voted by their peers throughout the season. The award is named in honour of club life and founding member John Henry, who was also the first winner of this award in 1974. John Henry has worked in many roles within the club including 10 years as executive secretary.
Recipients of the John Henry Award
Team Awards
Each team in each section also awards a Best and Fairest and Coaches Award.
Club Awards - Juniors
Every year a number of club-wide awards are presented to deserving individuals. Each section (Men’s, Women’s, Juniors and Midweek) also present their own honours. This page displays the most recent award winners as well as an archive of past winners.
Ann Henry Award
The Ann Henry Award is awarded to awarded to someone who makes a contribution to the DHC junior section over and above the call of duty.
Recipients of the Ann Henry Award
John Mallinder Memorial Trophy
The John Mallinder Memorial Trophy is awarded to a family where two or more family members make a significant contribution to the DHC junior section.
Recipients of the John Mallinder Memorial Trophy
Dedicated Coach Award
Presented to a dedicated volunteer Coach (Junior), who goes above and beyond the call of duty.
Recipients of the Dedicated Award
Robyn Pascoe Most Promising Umpire Award
Presented to a dedicated volunteer Coach (Junior), who goes above and beyond the call of duty.
Recipients of the Robyn Pascoe Award
Team Awards
Each team also awards an MVP and a Coaches Award.
Hockey Victoria Awards
HV Life Membership
1999 - Robyn Pascoe
2016 - Bob Esselmont
HV Inclusive Club of the Year Award
2015 - Doncaster Hockey Club
HV Female Umpire Co-ordinator of the Year Award
2015 - Tia Horton
HV Female Community Coach of the Year Award
2016 - Maria Romagosa
HV Female Administrator of the Year Award
2016 - Betty Tatterson
Fin McNab Award Men’s Premier League Best & Fairest
2023 - Josh Simmonds
2018 - Jayshaan Randhawa
2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010 - Andrew Smith
2003 - Andrew Smith (Olympians Medal, Perth)
HV Award of Merit
2019 - Mark Clutton