Three sporting awards were presented as part of the Australia Day awards ceremony at the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool on Saturday with Jenna Fullagar, Ben Griffiths and Scottie Brydon this year’s winners.
Jenna Fullagar earned the Services To Sport award through her involvement as a player and committee member with the Cobar Netball Association and the Cobar Rugby League Football Club.
The award recognises her efforts on the field and behind the scenes and the many hours she dedicates as a volunteer to both local sporting organisations.
Ben won the Kerrigundi Award, which goes to a person up to the age of 24 who has excelled in sort at a level where they have represented the Cobar district or have been chosen to participate outside the Cobar district.
During 2018 Ben was a member of Cobar High School’s cricket, soccer and rugby league representative teams.
Clay Target shooter, Scottie Brydon, was awarded the Australia Day Sportsperson of the Year.
Scottie won the Clay Target World Para Trap Champion title in Italy in 2018.
Last year he also set a new world record at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in France.
