Last night, the Baseball Victoria community celebrated its annual VIVA Global Awards ceremony in front of over 230 attendees at Fenix Events in Richmond.
With a great autumn setting overlooking the Yarra River, our Master of Ceremonies - Ian Cohen held the crowd to applause for each award winner as the night honoured stand out performances from each senior grade as well as the Melbourne Aces.
CEO Justin Huber was very pleased with the night.
“Last night was just such a fantastic atmosphere and a wonderful way to celebrate the end of a busy summer period.
Congratulations again to all the awards winners and special thanks to all the BV staff and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make this event happen.”
In addition to the individual award winners who competed in the summer competition, BV also presented a number of non-playing awards to acknowledge stand out contributions off the field, as well as honour club of the year.
| Volunteer of the year | Leanne Gibbons | Geelong |
| Umpire of the year | Greg Howard | |
| Inclusion club of the year | Essendon BC | |
| Coach of the year | Dan Betreen | Berwick |
| Div 2 club champion | Berwick City | Cougars |
| Div 2 club champion | Melbourne | |
| Lifetime of service | Les Flower |
Finally with much adoration BV celebrated lifetime honours for two new life members Michael Gourlay and the late Richard (Dick) Mason OAM, along with a lifetime service award for the enormous and ongoing contributions of Les Flower.
In his speech, President of Baseball Victoria Myles Foreman had this to say about Les’ lasting legacy.
“Few in the over 125 years of our sport in Victoria have contributed as much as Les. We thank you Les for everything you have done for Baseball over the years. We thank you for your lifetime of service. Your legacy in Victorian Baseball will live on for years to come and you will always be a very valued member of the Victorian Baseball Community.”
BV would like to thank all the participants, sponsors, award winners, club volunteers and guests who made the evening a night to remember. We are looking forward to a great twelve months ahead and hope to make next year’s awards celebration even bigger and better.
Finally with much adoration BV celebrated lifetime honours for two new life members Michael Gourlay and the late Richard (Dick) Mason OAM, along with a lifetime service award for the enormous and ongoing contributions of Les Flower.
In his speech, President of Baseball Victoria Myles Foreman had this to say about Les’ lasting legacy.
“Few in the over 125 years of our sport in Victoria have contributed as much as Les. We thank you Les for everything you have done for Baseball over the years. We thank you for your lifetime of service. Your legacy in Victorian Baseball will live on for years to come and you will always be a very valued member of the Victorian Baseball Community.”
BV would like to thank all the participants, sponsors, award winners, club volunteers and guests who made the evening a night to remember. We are looking forward to a great twelve months ahead and hope to make next year’s awards celebration even bigger and better.