Walcha’s Josh Mackaway was awarded the joint winner of Armidale Motorcycle Club’s perpetual trophy at the annual Christmas party and presentation day on Saturday night at the Armidale City Bowling Club.
Mackaway has been riding motorbikes since he was three or four and joined the club when he was five.
He said it was a shock to receive the award.
"It was my first time. It was a highlight of all the years I have been riding. I am really happy with it,” he said.
The award is given to the club’s highest senior pointscorer throughout the year.
Mackaway said the club has helped improve his skills through their training days, competition and endorsements.
"They just help you out whenever they can and everyone in the club just wants to help you out,” he said.
"It is a really good club.”
Daniel Ryan won the club’s Tom Chorley memorial trophy.
Ellen Dunger
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later on that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Always happy to hear news and tips. www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later on that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Always happy to hear news and tips. www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
