The Recognition Champions Deserve
At Redlands Athletics, we recognise achievement across multiple categories to ensure every athlete has the opportunity to be celebrated. These diverse awards reflect our belief that excellence comes in many forms, from breaking personal records to demonstrating exceptional sportsmanship and community spirit throughout the season.
Anna Casey Memorial Reward
This award honors Life Member Anna Casey by recognising those who show excellent attendance, sportsmanship, and behavior.
Eddie Santagiuliana Memorial Trophy
This award recognises those who achieve high attendance, excellent behavior, compete in all championship events, and qualify for state competition.
Stuart Cameron Memorial Reward
This award, donated in memory of former Club Secretary Stuart Cameron from the 1992/93 season, recognises those who achieve the most personal best performances across all events throughout the season.
Barry Cox Shield Award
The Barry Cox Award honors athletes with 10+ years of club membership, commemorating former President Barry Cox who passed in 2022 and became a renowned Technical Official.
Centre Managers Award
An award for athletics recognising athletes who medal at national championships, state championships, or Little Athletics championship events while representing Redlands Athletics.
Club Patron Award
This encouragement award recognises one U9 boy and girl who don’t place in Age Group Champions standings, aimed at inspiring athletes to continue their Little Athletics journey with the club.
Kieth Shirt Coaches Award
The Keith Orr Coaches Award, recognises one boy and girl who demonstrate dedication to training, sportsmanship, and embody the club’s values of “Family, Fun & Fitness.”
Best First Year Athlete
This award recognises one first-year boy and girl who demonstrate exceptional performance, dedication, sportsmanship, and training commitment in their debut season with Little Athletics at Redlands.
Volunteer of the Year Award
This award recognises volunteers who give freely of their time to ensure the club operates successfully, including roles like age group marshalling, canteen assistance, event setup, and equipment maintenance.
Honorable Contributors
Meet Our Club’s Valued Members
We showcase the heart of Redlands Athletics through our comprehensive awards program that celebrates every form of achievement and contribution. Learn how we honor personal bests and breakthrough moments, recognise the volunteers and coaches who dedicate countless hours to our community, and celebrate the lifetime members and leaders who have built our club’s foundation. Witnessing young athletes earning their first recognition to seasoned members receiving lifetime achievement honors, these awards reflect our core belief that success comes in many forms. Each award represents our commitment to nurturing confident, resilient young people while honoring those who make our supportive, family-centered environment possible.
Lifetime Members
Celebrating the Names of Champions
Exceptional individuals who have earned lifetime membership and served as club presidents at Redlands Athletics. Their tireless dedication, visionary leadership, and selfless commitment have transformed our club into a thriving community where young athletes discover their potential. Through countless volunteer hours, strategic guidance, and unwavering support for families, these remarkable people have created the foundation that allows every child to grow stronger with confidence and joy.
Club Presidents
1980-83
Ray Griffiths
1983-84
Ray Shoenauer
1984-86
Don Taylor
1986-90
Barrie Cox (dec'd)
1990-92
Keith Curry
1992-94
Ken Brown
1994-96
Keith Curry
1996-98
Peter Keegan
1998-01
Peter Hansen
2001-02
Jon Carson
2002-05
Donna Smith
2005-06
Don Uhlmann
2006-11
Linda Sorensen
2011-13
Kerry Carroll
2013-17
Linda Sorensen
2017- 24
Rodney Clarke
2024 - 25
Dilhan Wijesinghe
Life Members
1989
Barry Cox (dec'd)
1991
Anna Casey (dec'd)
1995
Greg Carmichael
1995
Peter Keegan
2000
Peter Hansen
2009
Adrienne Shine
2009
Paul Sorensen
2009
Linda Sorensen
2011
Keith Shirt
2013
Kerry Carroll
2022
Jeff Stonehouse
2025
Stacey Anderson