Surprise award for netball officer

Wow Woy Peninsula Netball Association executive officer Ms Margaret Thoms was honoured for her tireless contribution to netball on the Peninsula during the Netball NSW Annual State Dinner earlier this year.

Ms Thom's colleagues Ms Sharon Bailey and Ms Lisa Coakley put together a submission on behalf of Ms Thoms for the Anne Clarke Service Award.

They convinced Ms Thom to attend the dinner completely unaware she had been both nominated and had won the award.

According to Ms Bailey, Ms Thom was humbled and overwhelmed when she found out she received the award.

Netball NSW President Ms Wendy Archer was on hand to congratulate Ms Thom on her commitment to netball in the Peninsula.

Ms Thom, who also received a copy of the nomination submission, said the submission meant more to her than the award itself and that she could not believe the outpour of love she had received.

Website, 18 Feb 2016

Sharon Bailey, Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association