Congratulations to Barbara Dawson who has won the ONSW Encouragement Award for 2021.
Our winner is a whirlwind of positivity, whether coaching in schools or at local events.
Barbara (Garingal) is one of our most important coaches working in schools, where she is always encouraging the students to have fun - and to come along to club events.
She has been a stalwart at the River and Bay Orienteering Series (a joint Uringa and Illawarra Kareelah activity) as the lead coach for newcomers.
At events she's always quick to approach newcomers, check everything is in hand and let them know of the opportunities to do more. She has helped other club members to learn what works when helping first-timers.
She was ONSW’s rep on OA’s working group on the revamped primary schools kit, and in 2019 was named Volunteer of the Year along with husband Graeme.
You can see the list of previous winners here.
