The Kings Birthday Honours List-announced on 7th June included the following citation.
Order OF Australia Medal -OAM
Gregory Mark Harris, for Services to Sports administration. Clovelly NSW.
Greg Harris is a Graduate in Arts from Sydney University, majoring in Pure Mathematics and Government. He was awarded a Blue for Rugby Union Football and also represented New South Wales in both Rugby Football and Australian Football.
Greg Harris was appointed as Secretary of Sydney University Sports Union, now called SU Sport And Fitness, circa 1989 and had a long tenure in the role. There were many significant highlights, several of which we will mention here.
A study tour to the US with SUSU President Bruce Ross and the late Ian Fisher led to the establishment of the Sports Scholarships Programme, a significant step in the growth of elite sports at Sydney University.
In the mid 1990’s there was a move by the NSW Cricket Association to restructure Sydney Premier Cricket. This would have resulted in a reduction of Clubs including the Universities.
A SUCC Task Force was formed to address the changes and Greg Harris played a strong role in having the decision over turned.
With the formation of the SUCC Foundation, led by EB LeCouteur and some changes driven by Greg Harris a new focus on player recruitment emerged. Club performance grew and in 2000 Greg Harris attend the three day Belvedere Cup Final, won by SUCC after a gap of 87 years.
The smile of satisfacrion on the face of Greg Harris at this victory was that of the ultimate team player!
Greg Harris was elected a Life Member of SUCC in 2008.
News of the Kings Birthday Award has been without exception welcomed ad appreciated by his friends and colleagues. We join in the congratulations.
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