As move into the 2024/25 Summer Softball Season with Monkeys Softball Club at the Sutherland Shire Softball Association we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our players and officials from the 2023/24 season. Congratulations to all the award winners who have made the season memorable!

Monkey of the Year:

• Brenton Miller – A standout performer across multiple categories, Brenton’s dedication and skill has been recognised with this top honor.

Best and Fairest:

• Riley Simpson & Dane Nelson – Both Riley and Dane showed exceptional talent and sportsmanship throughout the season, earning them this prestigious accolade.

Monkeys Butt Award:

• Ruby Nicoll – Ruby’s unique contributions and spirit have earned her this fun, yet significant award.

Official of the Year:

• Brenton Miller – Again, Brenton takes the spotlight for his exceptional officiating skills and commitment.

Team Awards

Stuffed Monkeys (Mixed B):

• Male Most Valuable Monkey (MVM): Riley Simpson
• Female Most Valuable Monkey (MVM): Britt McCormick
• Coaches Award: Lizzie Wastie
• Rookie of the Year: Ripeka Hvass

Spider Monkeys (Mixed B):

• Male Most Valuable Monkey (MVM): Dane Nelson
• Female Most Valuable Monkey (MVM): Jill Pancott
• Coaches Award: Kate English
• Rookie of the Year: Mick Rabbitt

Sea Monkeys (C Grade):

• Most Valuable Monkey (MVM): Erica Ashley
• Coaches Award: Dianne Elliott
• Rookie of the Year: Maria Lynch

For her commitment to softball and the Monkeys Softball Club Kelly Gentle was also awarded the Federal Parliamentarian's Distinguished Sportsmanship Award.

Congratulations to all our award winners and thank everyone for their hard work and dedication during the season. 

As always we thank our sponsors Diggers Miranda RSL for supporting us to play the sport we all love!