The Warwick Marsden Award
Warwick Marsden was a rogainer who contributed his personality and drive to the sport. He was an early competitor in rogaines, participating in one of the earliest international rogaines. His friendliness in inviting people to try Rogaining brought many people to the sport. His aptitude for organising events and input to the committee greatly improved our sport. Warwick was in particular responsible for building up the annual Paddy Pallin 6 Hour event into the success it is every June. He was quietly spoken and a happy face around many hash houses both as an organiser and as a participant. Sadly Warwick died from cancer in July 1995.
The Warwick Marsden Award has been created to honour his contributions to the sport. It is awarded to volunteers of any skill level for their contribution to the sport in NSW. The Warwick Marsden Award is one of two awards (Life Membership is the other) given by the NSWRA to members in recognition of their voluntary contribution to the sport.
Past recipients are:
1997 Trevor Gollan
1998 Graeme and Vicki Cooper
1999 Bert and Dianne van Netten
2000 Julian Ledger
2001 Stephen Castle
2002 Tony Maloney (photo of presentation)
2003 Jennifer Borrell and John Keats
2006 Alan Mansfield
2007 Ian Dempsey
The Warwick Marsden Award is normally awarded at the Metrogaine each year. To make a nomination for the Warwick Marsden Award, please contact the committee.