Modern Pentathlon Australia is pleased to announce that nominations for the annual John Pennell Award are now open.
This Award was established in memory of John Pennell OAM, a former MPA president whose contribution to modern pentathlon in Australia spanned decades, generations and every level of the sport, from grassroots to the Olympics. John was a life member of Modern Pentathlon Australia and Modern Pentathlon Victoria, a President of the Oceania Federation and a UIPM Executive Board Member. His remarkable contribution to the sport was recognised by the award of one the country’s highest honours, a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) .
The John Pennell Award recognises and celebrates the people on whom our sport so heavily relies: our volunteers.
Criteria for nomination:
• currently involved in the sport in a volunteer capacity
• exerts a positive, unifying influence
• acts as a role model for others, particularly in upholding the three values of Olympism, being excellence, respect and friendship
• gives generously of their time and/or expertise
• contribution/impact is wide-reaching and/or long lasting
MPA is currently calling for nominations from our community.
Fill in the online NOMINATION FORM or email your nomination to exec@modernpentathlon.org.au by Friday March 22, 2024. The recipient of the John Pennell award will be announced at the Tetrathlon National Championships in April in Geelong.
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