Maddington (WA) skateboarder Joshua McMurray has won the Recreate!
Office for Youth Award for excellence in sport and recreation earning $2000 in prize money as well as a trophy.
City of Gosnells Youth Services nominated the 17 year old for the prize at the 2010 WA Youth Awards and Mayor Olwen Searle attended the presentation ceremony along with his family and friends.
“The City nominated Josh for his proactive approach to youth leadership,” the Mayor said.
“As part of the Maddington Skate Park Users group, he volunteers his free time to help run skate park events and judge competitions.
“Josh is a wonderful role model for young people in his community.”
A talented skateboarder, he is the current 18 and under sponsored division champion of the Australian SbA Dew Series and already has several sponsors.
Anyone 12 to 20 years of age interested in joining the skate park users group, and who can regularly access the Jean Garvey, Thornlie or Maddington skate parks, can call (08) 9452 9934 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
More details of awards direct at the DSR WA site - http://www.childrenandyouth.wa.gov.au/template.asp?CID=499
To checkout Josh McMurray winning the SbA Dew Series ealier this year watch the footage below...
