Sport
9 April, 2026
Dianne Robertson named Clubperson of Year
MORTLAKE Bowls Club has celebrated a successful 2025/26 season both on and off the greens.
The club held its annual presentation day last weekend, with Dianne Robertson named winner of the Merv Suhan Clubperson of the Year award.
She was presented with her trophy by Terry Suhan and Bev Carey in recognition of all the work Dianne does behind the scenes with floral arrangements, raffles and much more.
Each year the Suhan family recognises members who have put in the ‘hard yards’ behind the scenes – in memory of past member Merv Suhan who was a stalwart of the Mortlake Bowls Club and who did a lot of the behind-the-scenes things that needed to be done for quite a long time.
During the afternoon, the club also inducted its newest life member, Val Smith.
Val has held the positions of president and secretary, and is also an outstanding bowler who never gives up – as was evident in her pairs match with Jackie Grant.
Other awards presented last weekend included:
Club fours champions – Anthony Wood (s), Les Johnson, Kevin Johnson and Alan Wood.
Runners-up Colin Goldsworthy (s), Barry Killen, Sandra Richie and Maddi Goldsworthy.
Mixed pairs champions – Les Johnson (s) and Ann Johnson; runners-up Peter Beardsley (s) and Glenice Kenna.
Men’s pairs champions – Colin Goldsworthy (s) and Darren Grant; runners-up Nigel Boyden (s) and Justin Rasmussen.
Ladies pairs champions – Jackie Grant (s) and Val Smith; runners-up Glenice Kenna (s) and Sandra Richie.
Mens’ B grade champion- Scott Pierce; runner-up Richard Draffen.
Ladies’ 100 Up champion – Gertie MacDonald; runner-up Wilma McDonald.
Mens’ 100 Up champion – John Tanner; runner-up Anthony Wood.
Ladies’ A grade champion – Gertie MacDonald; runner-up Sandra Richie.
Mens’ A grade champion- John Tanner; runner-up Dave McNicoll.
A reminder to all members and supporters the club will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 23. Please consider volunteering to help out in sub-committees next season.
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