Alan Preshaw Perpetual Trophy for Best Club Man—Alan Preshaw was a founding member of the Derwent Hockey Club and passed away in 1964. The award is for the best male at the Club who has devoted their time and efforts towards the Derwent Hockey Club over a number of years
Michael Howarth Best Clubwoman Award—The award is for the best female at the club who has devoted their time and efforts towards the Derwent Hockey Club over a number of years.
Neil Owen Memorial Trophy—Neil played for Derwent Hockey Club A Grade and coached junior teams. He was killed in a motorcycle accident at a young age while still playing A Grade. First awarded in 1991, this award was originally for a male person who has gone back to junior coaching after playing. The person must put back into the club what they got out of it. In some cases this award can be presented to a current player who has put a lot of time into junior hockey at the Derwent Hockey Club. With endorsement of Neil’s family, the award is now open to any male or female member of the Derwent Hockey Club.
Jack Dennis/Adam Tanner Goalie Award—C.J. (Jack) Dennis was one of Derwent Hockey Club’s original goalies and a founding member of the Club. Adam Tanner, who passed away at a young age, was a brilliant young goalie for Derwent from 1973 to 1990. The award incorporates the shield presented by Jack Dennis. Originally this award was presented to a men’s goalie but since amalgamation can now be presented to either a man or woman. The award is to recognise the achievements of goalies. The winner can be either a junior or senior.
Paul Fuglsang Award—This award is presented to a player from 2nd grade or below grade men’s teams for their input to their team and club. First awarded in 1994.
Outstanding contribution to Club by Senior Women’s Player Second Grade and Below—The award is to go to a player from 2, 3 or 4th grade women’s teams for their input to their team and club. First awarded in 2004
Paul Blackwood Award for Best Overall Performance by an Underage Male—Paul Blackwood played centre forward for a number of years at Derwent. He scored many hauls of goals for the Derwent Hockey Club and was always a club person. To win this award the person must be eligible for underage but, most probably, will be playing seniors. The most likely person to win this award is someone who has represented our state or has had an outstanding season for Derwent Hockey Club.
E & S Carmichael Award for Most Promising Underage Female—To win this award the person must be eligible for underage but will be playing seniors. The most likely person to win this award is someone who has represented our state or has had an outstanding season for the Derwent Hockey Club. First awarded in 1998.
Dean Williams Umpiring award—This annual encouragement award is to be awarded to an up and coming umpire who displays a willingness to umpire and actively seeks to improve their performance and develop their skills.
Rod Russell-Green Award—The Rod Russell-Green Award is the most important award in the Derwent Hockey Club. To quote the 1980 minutes of the DHC committee meeting: “This award is to be presented to the person who in the opinion of the selection panel shows qualities of the late Rod Russell- Green towards the DHC”. The characteristics cherished in a player are: Quietly spoken, always contributing to the club, in the background, over a long period of time; and hasn’t sought recognition.
