2024 Bowls NSW Awards Night Winners
The 2024 Bowls NSW Awards Night brought together players, coaches, administrators, and passionate members of the bowls community to celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of our members. Held at Wenty Leagues, this annual event highlights the hard work, dedication, and passion that drive the sport of bowls forward in New South Wales.
We extend our warmest congratulations to this year’s winners and thank everyone who joined us on the night to celebrate these incredible individuals and clubs.
In addition to the awards winner, Sharyn Renshaw was inducted into the Bowls NSW Hall of Fame. Since starting her bowls journey in 1997, Sharyn has had an incredible career, including Australian representation and over 20 years representing the NSW Blues. A Commonwealth Games Silver medallist and eleven-time NSW State Champion, Sharyn has also led St Johns Park to eight Women’s Grade 1 State Pennant titles. Beyond her playing success, Sharyn has dedicated 17 years to coaching and mentoring the NSW Junior Blues, contributing to the development of countless current State and National representatives. Her devotion and selflessness have made a lasting impact on our sport and juniors.
Hall of Fame Inductee
Sharyn Renshaw – Hall of Fame Inductee
2024 Winners
Female Bowler of the Year
Dawn Hayman (St Johns Park)
Male Bowler of the Year
Jack McShane (Merrylands)
Sponsored by KENO
Female Junior Bowler
of the Year
Chanel Chakouch (St Johns Park)
Male Junior Bowler
of the Year
Tim Thorning (Gunnedah)
Sponsored by Cabra Bowls
Female Senior Bowler
of the Year
Christine Myers and Carol White (South Tamworth)
Joint Winners
Male Senior Bowler
of the Year
Robbie Warren (Towradgi Park)
Female Breakout Bowler
of the Year
Sherilee Stewart (West Tamworth)
Male Breakout Bowler
of the Year
Jack McShane (Merrylands)
Sponsored by P&O Cruises
Disability Bowler of the Year
James Reynolds (Cabramatta)
Club of the Year
Cabramatta
Sponsored by Australian Super
Volunteer of the Year
Maureen Randell (Merrylands)
Club Administrator of the Year
Peter Jarrett (Alstonville)
Coach of the Year
Frances Sodaro (Western Suburbs)
Umpire of the Year
Phyllis Haworth (Forster)
Community Engagement Award
Pennant Hills & Club Hillsdale
Joint Winners
Club Innovation Award
Lowlands Bowling Club
Greenkeeper of the Year
Wade Turner (Queanbeyan RSL)
Full details on the award winners and nominees can be found in the program here.
