Gus
was a great club member: a Club Captain, President, competitor and
a supporter and friend to all Hunters for over fifty years. His
untimely death by accident in 1992 led the Club to create The Gus
Theobald Foundation. The foundation honors his deeds and name, and
fittingly its two annual awards reflect the values Gus epitomized
and so loved about Glenhuntly Athletics:
Contributing to the community of athletes
Motivating and inspiring youthful club
members
Since its launch in 1992,
the Foundation has made two Awards each year.
The Gus Theobald Foundation - Achievement
Award
This award recognizes the wonderful contribution made to our sport by
volunteers.
The Gus Theobald Foundation - Encouragement Award
The Encouragement Award is directed towards an enthusiastic, capable
young athlete, who shows a sound commitment to team values and good
self-management.
(Note- in 1995, the mens and womens clubs amalgamated and the Encouragement
Award was broadened to include a junior female competitor).
The Foundation is a not-for-profit Trust Fund administered by Glenhuntly
Athletics. Since its inception ten years ago, the Foundation has been
able to give awards to a value of over $10,000. This has been due to
the generosity of club members and friends who knew Gus, and to the
strong and continuing support of our sponsors, particularly Puma Australia.
Year
Achievement Award
Encouragement Award
1993
Margaret Dunbar
Charles Weisz
1994
Phil Roberts (Dec.)
Steele Irish
1995
Mabel Robinson (Dec.)
Andrew Almond
1996
Peter McGrath
Richard Wilson & Deanne Hutton
1997
Jeff & Joyce Soanes
Rob Cibura & Rebecca Weisz
1998
Lorraine Morgan AM
Andrew Martin & Michelle Emerson
1999
Monica Baker
Doug Greenough & Skye Kirby
2000
Joe Carmody
Thom Donovan & Heidi Weisz
2001
Gudrun & Stephen Weisz
Sean Wroe & Katie Chivers
2002
Tony & Irene Williams
Alex Lewitt & Elise Binnington
2003
2004
2005
Donations
Donations and bequests to the Foundation are most appreciated and will
be used for the benefit of athletes and the Club.
