Somerville at the

Auckland Hockey Awards

We are chuffed to have such an amazing bunch of people at our club that have been recognised at the Auckland Hockey Awards last month for their talent and dedication in our hockey community. Congratulations to all our members, we are proud to have you as part of our club.

Gold Service Award 15+ years: Jocelyn Murphy
Gold Service Award 15+ years: Kerry Heard
Silver Service Award 10+ years: Deb Irwin
Silver Service Award 10+ years: Abbie Gunning

2024 Coach of the Year: Thornton McDade
2024 Volunteer of the Year: Helen Clarke
2024 Services to Umpiring: John Etherington
2024 Women's Players Choice Award: Phoebe Steele
2024 Women's NHC Top Goal Scorer: Breana Catley

2025 Commitment & Service Award: Richard Mrkusich
2025 Women's Players Choice Award: Julia King
2025 Women's NHC Player of the Tournament: Breana Catley
2025 Women's NHC Top Goal Scorer: Breana Catley

We’re thrilled to announce that Somerville has been awarded the AHA Top Club of the Year for 2025, and another huge achievement is we were also awarded the Button Cup as AHA Women’s Club of the Year for 2025, for the 8th year in a row!!!

These award recognises the outstanding season’s results across all teams. Congratulations to all players, coaches and managers on this amazing achievement.