The gathering at Weston Workers Club saw both teams and individuals rewarded for their efforts.

Michael Holt, who earned selection in the Northern NSW representative team, was the major winner.

He was named Player of the Year as well as the newly awarded Supporters Club award for the most consistent player in girst grade.

Steven Thomson, who as former player and current coach, was awarded the Neville Ridley Memorial club person of the year.

He is in his fifth year as a Bears coach and is also involved with the preparation of the playing ground at Thomas and Coffey Park. It is certainly recognition for a lot of hard work and joins a long list of previous winners with a long club history.

The Advertiser’s Bruce Wilson was presented with a framed coaching clinic shirt for the paper’s support celebrating its 20th year. The Advertiser and United Mineworkers have been on board since day one.

Carl Thornton was named Advertiser Player of the Year and joins some of Bears greats as previous winners.

Weston Workers Bears Football Club Awards 2009.

Under 13’s. Players’ Player; Mason Brett, Coaches Award; James Geraeds, Player of the Year; Jock Thompson.

Under 15’s. Players’ Player; Dylan Sams, Coaches Award; Sam Rossi, Player of the Year; Dylan Sams.

Under 17’s. Players’ Player; Danny Hawkins, Coaches Award; Bryce Sanders, Player of the Year; Danny Hawkins.

Under 18’s. Players’ Player; Luke Campbell, Coaches Award; Tae Rowsell, Player of the Year; Luke Campbell.

Under 23’s. Players’ Player; Graham Kaiser, Coaches Award; Sam Parkinson, Player of the Year; Tyson Fletcher.

Special Awards.

Ken Sander Memorial Leading Goal Scorer, Michael Cherry

Jack Turnbull Memorial Youth Encouragement, Danny Hawkins

Alan Cooper Youth Achievement, Hayden Witherspoon

George Robinson Memorial Most Improved, Luke Johnston

Neville Ridley Club Person of the Year, Steven Thomson

Advertiser Player of the Year, Carl Thornton

Supporters Club Most Consistent First Grader, Michael Holt

First Grade Awards. Players’ Player; Luke Walker, Coaches Award; Rhys Tippett, Player of the Year; Michael Holt.