Most Outstanding Newcomer.

Nominated by: Local Committees and National Organisers

An award for an individual who in the last 12 months:

Has participated for the first time in national LR Leisure events/activities and made a significant contribution; or
Has organised or positively contributed to the organisation of a national LR Leisure event/activity for the first time

Introduced in 2015

Joined the promo team in January as Social Media SME.
Quickly mastered LR Leisure's social media platforms and reviewed them fully.
Recommended closing the underused X account due to low followers and platform decline.
Explored alternative options, including a WhatsApp community, presenting pros and cons to the team.
Developed privacy notices and tested user visibility for WhatsApp community.
Created clear user guidance to protect members and LR Leisure from data/privacy issues.
Revitalised LR Leisure's social media presence and produced adaptable digital and print posters.
Provided local offices with customised posters for their use.
Known for incredible enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and rapidly growing confidence.

First year as National Organiser for golf, managing the Furneaux event.
Delivered a well-organised and smoothly run event with help from a few DM volunteers.
Took responsibility for budgeting and overall event planning.
Confidently presented and managed the crowd during the closing.
Stayed on-site all day, independently handling the event without support from National LR principal officers.