By Eltoy Stephney

HISTORY was created when the Reliance Hustlers Sports Club on the Essequibo Coast staged the first-ever Awards ceremony and dinner for its members last Saturday evening.
On the lawns of the Club’s captain Trevis Simon’s residence, the gathering, including members and their relatives, sponsors and supporters, were serenaded to an Evening of Nostalgia.

Recollecting the club’s performance in 2018 was Trevis Simon, who was elected captain in 2017. He praised his charges for having a creditable year by winning several titles as well as uniting as a team.
Simon also alluded to the tremendous support from the corporate community in having the team fully uniformed, providing sufficient gear at their disposal as well as upgrading and structurally transforming the Reliance ground that serves the community.

A tribute was also made by prominent businessman Mr Danny Mipaul who has offered to remain faithful towards the continued aspirations of the club as well as the needs and well-being of the aspiring young players.

The colourful evening’s programme was chaired by Mark Austin as he unveiled the first batch of awardees for 2018: Keron Boodram the most improved cricketer, Mark Austin best batsman, Pavindra Persaud best bowler, Ravindra Parasram best fielder, Narendra Mandolall the most entertaining cricketer and Anthony Ifill, who received the captain’s award for his commitment and dedication.

The presentation was rounded off with Abdool Nadir being awarded junior cricketer-of-the-year and fittingly Trevis Simon as senior cricketer-of-the-year.
Medals and trophies were presented to the awardees. Nadir also received a bat, which was donated by Demerara’s former Under-19 inter-county player, Anthony Ifill.

Each member also collected a medal. Those present were Sedeshwar Shivambar, Dinesh Joseph, Beshan Narine, Keith Blackman, Seon Fraser, Ravindra Mangal, Jageshwar Mangal along with the club’s manager Romesh Shivambar. Among the other sponsors were Prem Persaud, Cecil Shivambar, Vijay’s Trading, Najab’s Trading, Jairam Persaud and Factory Price.

A sumptuous dinner was then served, accompanied by serenading sounds during the cool evening and much to the pleasure and joy of the well-attended gathering.