On 26 October it was an immense pleasure and honour to attend the Football NSW State Dinner and Awards ceremony at the Novotel at Sydney Olympic Park, along with the member for Wakehurst. It was a wonderful event, which celebrated the incredible achievements and dedication within our football community across the State, highlighting the passion for the game at every level. I give a special thanks to a few of the winners on the night, including Darcy Lound from the Macarthur Football Association and Spiros Missiakos from Liverpool Olympic, on behalf of the Southern Districts Soccer Football Association. A special mention goes to Eschol Park's Jared Lazarus, who received a special acknowledgment after demonstrating exceptional courage during a medical emergency earlier this year during a club training session. These well-deserved recognitions reflect their contributions in growing the game across our State. I thank everyone in attendance on what was a wonderful night.