THE HONOUR
ROLL
Celebrating the great achievements of our club, players, volunteers and members of the community.
PRESIDENTS
James Davis & Daniel Onas (2024 - current) |
James Davis (2020 - 2023) |
Jason Wrobel (2017 - 2019) |
Dan Antman (2012 - 2016) |
Mark Davis (2011 - 2012) |
Paul Shnider (2007 - 2010) |
Ralph Wollner (2005 - 2006) |
David Pinkus (2001 - 2004) |
Brandon Givoni (1998 - 2000) |
Phil Lewis (1994 - 1997) |
Alan Jankie (1990 - 1993) |
Harry Lewski (1987 - 1989) |
Harry Pakin (1986) |
Maurice Ashkenazy (1980 - 1985) |
Ken Rosengarten (1978) |
Nathan Frydman (1979) |
Abe Isaacs (1972 - 1977) |
LIFE MEMBERS
Rod Nirens (2023) |
Jason Wrobel (2023) |
David Michelson (2020) |
John Deane (2018) |
Jeff Wise (2018) |
Dan Antman (2018) |
Anthony LeBransky (2013) |
Mark Mitchell (2010) |
Andrew Shenker (2010) |
Graeme LeBransky (2007) |
Paul Shnider (2006) |
Rod Nissen (2005) |
David Pinkus (2004) |
Michael Karp (2003) |
Peter Thurin (2002) |
Brandon Givoni (2001) |
PREMIERS
2023 | U14 Rockets SMJFL |
2022 | U13 Stars SMJFL |
2019 | U12 Comets SMJFL |
2019 | U11 Stars SMJFL |
2018 | U14 Girls SMJFL |
2017 | U10 Stars LP |
2017 | U11 Comets SMJFL |
2016 | U11 Comets SMJFL |
2016 | U13 Jets SMJFL |
2015 | U14 Comets SMJFL |
CLUB CHAMPION
Graeme Le Bransky Club Champion Award
Awarded in honour of Graeme Le Bransky who was one of the founding members of the Club to the player most deserving as Club Champion.
2023 | Phoenix Janover | Jesse Wrobel |
2022 | Jethro Gunn |
2021 | Remy Spicer |
2019 | Nicholas Pike | Harry Sheezel |
2018 | Harry Sheezel |
2017 | Harry Sheezel |
2016 | Ward Williams |
2015 | Levi Teleshevsky |
2014 | Benjamin Michelson |
2013 | Benjamin Michelson |
FEMALE CLUB CHAMPION
Awarded to the outstanding junior female player most deserving as Female Club Champion.
2023 | Tahlia Hermann |
2022 | Tahlia Hermann |
2021 | Asha Goldberg |
2019 | Mia Zielinski |
PRESIDENTS TROPHY
Maurie Askenazy Memorial President's Trophy
Awarded in memory of Maurie Askenazy who passed away in 2011. Maurie was instrumental in setting up the junior club back in 1974. He worked tirelessly for the junior football club over many years and this award is in recognition of his work to make the junior club what it is today. This award is presented by the Club President to a significant contributor to the club over the course of the season.
2023 | Jeff Alford |
2022 | Rod Nirens |
2021 | David Michelson |
2019 | Chris Grodski |
2018 | Jonathan Klein |
2017 | Danny Ehrlich |
2016 | John Deane |
2015 | Jack Chrapot |
2014 | David La Sala |
2013 | John Deane |
BEST CLUB ADMINISTRATOR
Kurt Defris Memorial Trophy
Presented for Outstanding Service to the club by an official. It is named after Mr Kurt Defris who was the founding father of the Hakoah movement in Australia.
2022 | Malcolm Noriskin |
2021 | Elliot Swart |
2019 | Jeff Alford |
2018 | Sean Ickowicz |
2017 | Jason Wrobel |
2016 | Jonathan Klein |
2015 | Danny Ehrlich |
2014 | David Zivin |
2013 | Ron Cohen |
2012 | John Deane |
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER (MALE)
Eli Peters & Stephen Rose Memorial Award
Awarded in memory of two fine young club members who were tragically killed in a car accident. Eli and Stephen were proud members of our club and this trophy is awarded to a male player that through their achievement embodies the spirit of the Ajax Junior Football Club.
* (Previously the Outstanding Service Award ~2023)
2023 | Jamie Davis |
2022 | Rob Greenberg |
2021 | Harry Jacobs |
2019 | Romy Katz |
2018 | Tony Fell |
2017 | Braham Morris |
2016 | Leigh Goldberg |
2015 | Andrew Zielinski |
2014 | Daniel Antman |
2013 | Jodie and Andrew Hymans |
MOST IMPROVED
Abe Isaacs Memorial Shield
Awarded in memory of the late Abe Isaacs, who was one of the founding members of the club and was the club's first life member. It is awarded to the Most Impoved team or player of the year.
2023 | Bailey Nussbaum | Mica Ickowicz |
2022 | Josh Nirens |
2021 | Phoenix Janover | Lexie Frey |
2019 | Ramel Chrapot | Tye Marabel-Whitburn |
2018 | Brandon Efron |
2017 | Bradley Nirens |
2016 | Lior Smart |
2015 | Aaron Bryer |
2014 | Toby Lipton |
2013 | Nochum Paltiel |
RISING STAR AWARD
Harry Sheezel Rising Star Award
Awarded to the most promising player in U14 and below.
2023 | Issi Milchman |
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER (FEMALE)
Awarded to a female player that through their achievement embodies the spirit of the Ajax Junior Football Club.
* (Previously the Outstanding Achiever Award ~2023)
2023 | Jonty Israel | Georgia Zuchowski |
2022 | Ethan Lakman | Georgia Zuchowski |
2021 | Eiden Pitt | Charlie Rozenes |
2019 | Jethro Gunn |
2018 | Tim Bursztyn |
2017 | Natasha Mandie |
2016 | Ryley Michelson |
2015 | Kane Nissenbaum |
2014 | Nicolas Taranto |
2013 | Dean Spilkin |
MOST COURAGEOUS
Dale Measy Memorial Trophy
Dedicated to the memory of Dale who played with the club from 1993 to 2000, and tragically passed away in early 2001. He was truely a courageous footballer and fittingly this trophy is awarded to the club's Most Courageous player.
2023 | Manny Michmacher |
2022 | Jesse Wrobel |
2021 | Jonty Israel |
2019 | Maor Chrapot |
2018 | Nicholas Pike |
2017 | Benjamin Krongold |
2016 | Toby Sheezel |
2015 | Brody Velleman |
2014 | Levi Teleshevsky |
2013 | Noam Marom |
COMMITMENT TO THE CLUB
Eddie Malinek Memorial Trophy
Dedicated to the memory of Eddie Malinek who tragically passed away in 2005. Eddie played over 100 games as a junior and later came back as an assistant coach for U9-U13 teams. This award recognises Outstanding Commitment to the club.
2023 | Sam Pamensky |
2022 | Dave Gelbart |
2021 | Mel Raleigh |
2019 | Benji Jotkowitz |
2018 | Anthony Elbaum |
2017 | Jamie Flinkier |
2016 | Tim Bursztyn |
2015 | Tony Beaconsfield |
2014 | Adam Rosham |
2013 | Rod Nirens |
COACHES AWARD
George Halphen Memorial Award
This award is named after George Halphen who was a dedicated junior coach at our club in the early 1980s. During his coaching tenure, George inspired his players by invoking real life comparisons with courage, commitment, focus and dedication and left a lasting impression on them. This award is given to an outstanding junior coach.
2023 | Gabe Dukes |
2022 | Bronson Ritterman | Jordan Levy |
2021 | Jonah Wise | Kane Nissenbaum |
2019 | Jeff Israel | Michael Gross |
2018 | Chelsea Fisher |
2017 | Dean Mohr | Ben Rozenes |
2016 | Dean Sheezel | Jason Wrobel |
2015 | Anthony Elbaum |
2014 | Dylan Rothschild |
2013 | Jarryd Ludski |
TEAM MANAGERS AWARD
Jack Chrapot Award
This award is named after Jack Chrapot who has been a stalwart of the junior club in team manager roles over 4 decades. Jack has been a great historian for the club and a Life Member. This award is given to an outstanding Team Manager.
2023 | Dion Wise |
2022 | Danny Degen |
2021 | Adam Faigen |
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
AJAX Senior Football Club Encouragement Award
The AJAX Senior Football Club Encouragement Award and is given by the Senior Football Club to a junior player who is considered to possess suitable attributes for progression from the juniors.
2018 | Corey Zielinski |
2017 | Ryley Michelson |
2016 | Jacob Teperman |
2015 | Benjamin Michelson |
2014 | Josh Baron |
2013 | Jesse Velleman |
SENIOR BEST & FAIREST
Darren Bendel Memorial Trophy
Awarded in memory of a great club member, Darren played his last season in 1989 as captain of the Under 16 side. Darren passed away in 1991 and the most senior team's Best and Fairest Award is presented in his memory.
2012 | Michael Rechtman |
2011 | Mendy Mochkin |
2010 | Jarryd Ludski |
2009 | Eyal Lang |
2008 | Josh Ludski |
2007 | Warren Steinberg |
2006 | Nadav Harel |
2005 | Daniel Freed |
2004 | Joshua Dorevitch Marc Unger |
2003 | Craig Sher |
UNDER 13 BEST & FAIREST COMBINED
Nathan Hofbauer Memorial Award
Dedicated to the memory of Nathan, who played with the club from 1982 until 1987 when he played in the Under 13 team. Nathan passed away at the age of 15 in 1991 and the Under 13 Best and Fairest Award is presented in his memory.
2010 | Not Awarded |
2009 | Not Awarded |
2008 | Not Awarded |
2007 | Jarrod Nankin |
2006 | Noah Keddie | Jarryd Ludski |
2005 | Daniel Jones | Justin Lewis |
2004 | Ryan Dean | Justin Joffe |
2003 | Ben Rosenberg | Nadav Harel |
2002 | Samuel Friede |
2001 | Corey Jankie |