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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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OUTSTANDING SERVICE

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 presented to a administrator or player of the club for Outstanding Service.

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
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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
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RISING STAR AWARD

Harry Sheezel Rising Star Award

 

Awarded to the most promising player in U13 and below.

2023
Issi Milchman

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER

Pratt Foundation Outstanding Achiever

Awarded to an individual or team that through their achievement embodies the spirit of the Ajax Junior Football Club.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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