Ann Gonzalvez Memorial Trophy

                           ANN GONZALVES TROPHY WINNER 2023

                                                  Congratulations to

                     Sharon Banach

This is a perpetual award named in honour of a great individual, who helped put the Thunderbird Owners Club Inc (TOCA) on the map. The Award commemorates the memory of Ann Gonzalvez who gave devoted service to TOCA for many years.

Ann passed away sadly in 2003 following a battle with cancer. Since her passing, Ann has been sadly missed, both personally and for all of her efforts towards the betterment of the Club. Ann made TOCA happen in so many ways and there were many important things that Ann’s influence has encouraged within the Club. Ann was always happy and friendly when dealing with all members.

This Trophy was first awarded at the National Titles in 2004 to Glenn & Dianne Pye.  It is awarded to a couple/member by his/her peers. This is the ultimate recognition that any Club person can receive.

The following criteria apply for a couple/member to be nominated:

All nominations must have shown dedication to the club and its members.

  • All nominations must have clearly undertaken activities that have assisted with the Clubs events/Clubs administration.
  • All nominations could include, but is not limited to, the following:

. Someone who persistently strives to assist the club in its achievements.
. Someone who regularly supports the club by attending club meetings.
. Someone who always displays a positive attitude towards the club.
 . Someone who displays good camaraderie.
. Someone who has shown the willingness to assist new club members.
 . Someone who regularly supports and attends club meetings.

  • For the purposes of these awards only financial members of the Thunderbird Owners Club of Australia Inc (TOCA) can nominate a person or persons.
  • Nominations for the Ann Gonzalvez Trophy can come from an individual member, collective membership, or State Committee.
  • Nominations must be forwarded no later than one month before the AGM each year to the National Committee.
  • There can only be one award each year.
  • The current National Committee will take on the responsibility of the selection panel, and are not eligible for selection.
  • The perpetual trophy will be presented at the National Titles or AGM each year, along with a personal award.

The National Committee.

Past Recipients 

2004    GLEN & DIANNE PYE.

2005    NOELINE BOND.

2006   GRAHAM   & SUMA GEORGES.

2007    TERRY & REG BLACK.

2008   LYN & STEVE SPRINGETT.

2009   BRIAN & JAN TOMKINS.

2011   BARRY & MADELINE WRIGHT.

2012  JIM & JEAN KERR.

2013  GEOFF McFADDEN

2014  LUCINDA VENNIX

2015 JIM & DIANNE MATHEWS

2016 CHARLIE & ROSA TRIMBOLI

2017 ROSS PATTERSON

2018 LEANNE EASEY

2019 N/A covid 19

2020 N/A Covid 19

2021  LARAINE JEFFS

2022 PETER & ANNETTA VAN DER LINDEN

2023 SHARON BANACH

Past and current members thank you all for your efforts in making this club successful.