Geoff Wood, Barton Tennis Club long term Committee member and current Treasurer, received the Volunteer Achievement Award at the Tennis ACT Awards on Saturday 14 September 2019.  Geoff was recognised for his contribution to the club for more than 40 years, holding the roles of President, Secretary and Treasurer throughout that time. 

Courtesy of ANZ, Wood won an all-inclusive Australian Open 2020 experience, including flights, accommodation and tickets. 

Described by the committee as “the glue that keeps the club together”, Wood has put hundreds of hours into getting projects up and running including a new perimeter fence, clubhouse upgrades, installation of the innovative online booking and payment program, development of a new BBQ and pergola area, and trial of the ClubSpark platform. 

With the Club transitioning its operations to electronic and web-based platforms, Wood has continued to be a point of contact for those members who may have difficulties in negotiating the changes, providing an ongoing, familiar, and friendly contact person who has provided this continuity of service over many years.

Proudly funded and presented by the ANZ, the Tennis ACT Awards celebrate the contribution and achievements of the tennis community in Canberra.  The awards were held for the first time at Manuka Oval, a venue of historical importance to tennis in the ACT with exhibition matches played on the oval in the 1950’s and 60’s.