With determination, hard work, loyalty and a passion for netball, the Rust family directed all of their energies towards the success Hawthorn Hawks Netball Club (then known as Melbourne Central).
This Rust Family Award has been named in honour of all of the members of the family who did so much to create and sustain the club.
It reflects the dedication, endless energies and voluntary time commitment made by a person within the club to ensure the continued development and success of Hawthorn Hawks Netball Club.
2004 – Angela Jeffery
2005 – Lucille James
2006 – Lyn Crick
2007 – Lyn Crick
2008 – Shane O’Sullivan
2009 – Mark Gillies
2010 – Andrew Miller
2011 – Lauren Bennett
2012 – Ian Knell
2013 – Mark Parisio
2014 – Lillian O’Sullivan
2015 – Jacqui Hansen
2016 – Maureen Platt
2017 – Di Ralph
2018 – AJ Ballantyne
2019 – Lyn Crick
2022 – Guy Keane
2023 – Caitlyn Alifraco
2024 – Andrea Vinh
