John Cearns – 2007 Scotts Australia Greenkeeper of the Year Award

John Cearns
Cabramatta Bowling Club

John has been at Cabramatta Bowling Club for 13 Years and during this time has achieved a standard of greens and surrounds that could only described as first class. This is evidenced by the number of District, State and National titles hosted by the club.

John has had 35 years in the trade completing his apprenticeship at Oatley Bowling Club in1972 then taking over as head greenkeeper there in 1975; then followed Rockdale, Beverly Hills and his present club.

A popular member of our association, John is not only a top class greenkeeper but is willing to help anyone who needs help. He has also won numerous State Championships and represented the Association at Federation Week. His concern about the industry’s future is evident by his article on minimum bias bowls that was printed in The Bowling Greenkeeper.

He has gained great respect from fellow bowlers, greenkeepers and officials at all levels and he is a worthy recipient of the award.