The 2018 MTBA QLD Club Volunteer of the Year Award goes to…….. Ben Johns!
So shiny!
So yeah, our President just won the QLD Club Volunteer Award in the 2018 MTBA Achievement Awards!
No idea why really. Why award someone who took over a club that was on the ropes and then grew it by 300% in 3 years to be the biggest MTB club on the coast. Who then spent all of his free time upgrading and modernising the club’s look and administration systems so he could spend more time on trails, grants, woman’s advocacy, training, rookie rides and trying to kickstart the club’s racing pedigree while also dealing with the conflicts and earning the trust and strengthening the relationships with the local riders, community and landowners. Maybe no one else was nominated?
But seriously Ben – good work mate! You totally deserve this reward and I’m sure lot of others think so too. I remember falling off my chair when you told me you had volunteered for President 3 years ago and I thought you had bitten off way too much. You absolutely proved me wrong!
Michael “You’re still a dork!” Johns
Club Secretary
Here are some photos of Ben in action over the years.
Alf Cerwen
March 4, 2018 8:31 amCongratulations Ben,you fully deserve this and I hope You and Michael keep up the good work for many years to come!!!!!!!!
Lou
March 4, 2018 2:45 pmSo deserved Ben. Time for the members to front up to the agm and partake in some of the club’s management responsibilities. I’ll be there.
helen findley
March 7, 2018 8:59 amGood work Ben,well deserved.