Gay Harvey received an honourable mention in the 2020 Clubbies awards.

Norths president Le-Vene Horne said the recognition goes to show how highly Harvey is regarded not only by the club, but the entire Border hockey community.

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"We're very proud of Gay for being recognised as a finalist, let alone receiving the honourable mention," she said.

"It's imperative to have someone like Gay at any sporting organisation. We feel very privileged and lucky that she is one of our own.

"She still plays veterans and is around for every match it seems - she is Norths Hockey Club in a nutshell."

Holbrook Football-Netball Club's Jess Barr-Smith was also a finalist in the sports administrator category, while Albury-Wodonga Football Association got an honourable mention for best sports association.