It’s no secret Group 19 has an amazing bunch of volunteers and now one of our own has been formally recognised with Country Rugby League’s top honour.
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Jeannette Hillier beat out five other worthy contenders to be crowned as the state organisation’s volunteer of the year at an awards ceremony on Saturday night.
She was put forward as the Greater Northern Region’s finalist for her ongoing commitment to rugby league in the area.
Hillier currently holds the position of Group 19 president and referees coordinator at Glen Innes Minor League.
Her involvement in the sport on and off the field stretches back 30 years.
She has also refereed finals matches at junior and senior levels.
Greater Northern’s regional manager Scott Bone said it was well deserved.
“It is a great achievement,” he said.
“Jeannette's a tireless worker and been so in the area for a long time.
“The whole region is very proud of her wonderful achievements.”
Ellen Dunger
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Am currently involved in endurance horse riding and racing. Always happy to hear news and tips. Contact me via email: ellen.dunger@austcommunitymedia.com.au or phone/ text 0438 259 985 www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Am currently involved in endurance horse riding and racing. Always happy to hear news and tips. Contact me via email: ellen.dunger@austcommunitymedia.com.au or phone/ text 0438 259 985 www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
