Back row left to right: GRV Chairman Peter Caillard, NCA Secretary Carolyn Mills, NCA President Tony Mills. Front row left to right: Damien Belsham with My Girl Scarlett, Minister for Racing Dr Denis Napthine, Russel McRae with Manx Missile

NCA VICTORIA AWARDS NIGHT A BIG SUCCESS

Last night at Sandown Park, the 2012 National Coursing Association of Victoria Awards Night was held.

Among the near 100 people in attendance were; Minister for Racing Dr Denis Napthine and GRV representatives Peter Caillard, Geoff Miles, Adam Wallish and Brian Williams.

There were many awards won on the night, including:

• 2012 Coursing Greyhound of the Year: Manx Missile, owned by the Jana Eliza Syndicate and trained by Russell McRae
  
• 2012 Coursing Female of the Year: My Girl Scarlett owned by the Belco Syndicate and trained by David Dawson.

The Inaugural Noel Banks Media for recognition of Outstanding and Continuous Volunteer Service award winners were:

• Mrs Jean Hamilton (Longwood Coursing Club)
  
• Mr Norm Adderley (Lang Lang Coursing Club)

2012 Coursing owner of the year: Jane Eliza Syndicate
2012 Junior Encouragement Award wins: Michael (15 year old Volunteer from Lang Lang Coursing Club)

Life Memberships to the National Coursing Association were awarded to:

• Mr Tony Grimmond (Benalla Coursing Club);
  
• Mrs Heather Villinger (Longwood Coursing Club & NCA Treasurer);
  
• Mr Peter Lambert (previously delegate for the Melton Greyhound Racing Club; and
  
• Mr Geoff Villinger (GOTBA).

Below are some images for the night:

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