The Matt Neylon Award is awarded annually at the Northcote Jets Basketball Club Annual General Meeting. This coveted award is presented to someone based on their contribution to the club over the preceding year. In awarding the Matt Neylon Award, the club recognises specific qualities including: resilience, generosity, positivity, industriousness and good sportsmanship.
The award is named after Matt Neylon, who has been associated with the club for over 14 years. Matt participated as an active member of the Jets committee for many years, before taking on the role of Club President, a position he held for over 8 years. In addition to his untiring administrative contribution to the club, Matt also coached teams for over 12 years.
Eligibility
The Matt Neylon Award is open to anyone that has been associated with the club in the 12 months preceding the Annual General Meeting in which the award is being presented. This includes players, parents, coaches and others who have been involved in the club. Current office bearers and committee members are ineligible for the award.
The Matt Neylon Award is open to anyone that has been associated with the club in the 12 months preceding the Annual General Meeting in which the award is being presented. This includes players, parents, coaches and others who have been involved in the club. Current office bearers and committee members are ineligible for the award.
Procedure
1. Nominations for the Matt Neylon Award can be submitted to the club President at any time by filling in the form below or emailing the club President at: northcotejets@gmail.com
2. Nominations should be written and consist of a short paragraph briefly explaining why the nominator believes the nominee is deserving of the award.
3. All nominations will be considered by the committee in the final meeting preceding the Annual General Meeting with a simple vote determining the outcome for the award. In the event of a tied vote – the President of the club will have the casting vote.
1. Nominations for the Matt Neylon Award can be submitted to the club President at any time by filling in the form below or emailing the club President at: northcotejets@gmail.com
2. Nominations should be written and consist of a short paragraph briefly explaining why the nominator believes the nominee is deserving of the award.
3. All nominations will be considered by the committee in the final meeting preceding the Annual General Meeting with a simple vote determining the outcome for the award. In the event of a tied vote – the President of the club will have the casting vote.
