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Award to recognise volunteers’ energy

Viva Energy has selected 20 selfless sporting volunteers for the finals of its Club Legend Award, from almost 150 entries into the inaugural competition.
The list includes long-time members, inspirational juniors and volunteers who saved their clubs from the brink of disaster, who will each receive $1000 for themselves and their club.
Competition organiser Krystin Dudley was thrilled with the range of men and women who entered.
“We were so lucky to get such a huge diversity of sports, ages and contributions,” she said.
Viva Energy will host a Club Legend Awards Dinner to honour the finalists at Simonds Stadium on 16 October.
A panel of Geelong icons will choose the Club Legend but residents can pick their favourite in the People’s Choice award, with a $2000 prize for the winner and their club.
Voting for the People’s Choice is open until 6 October at www.clublegend.com.au with each of the 20 finalists listed on the website.
The Club Legend Award winner and their club will receive $5000, while the runner-up and their club will receive $2000 each.
“With total prize money exceeding $50,000 the refinery is once again demonstrating our ongoing commitment to our local community,” said Viva general manager Thys Heyns.

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