Sue Sofarnos OAM - Awarded Life Membership
It is with great pleasure that we award a Life Membership for Lacrosse Australia to the late Sue Sofarnos OAM.
Sue’s service to lacrosse in Australia and in Victoria is significant. We recognise, and are grateful, for Sue’s dedication and passion to develop the sport of lacrosse and also the individuals within our sport at a club, state and national level. The award was presented to Sue's family - husband John, daughters Hayley and Jess, and son-in-law Chris - at inaugural Sue Sofarnos Foundation event held on the 26/04/2022.
Thank you to Stacey Morlang for providing some small insight into the incredible impact that Sue has had on Australian lacrosse.
Sue Sofarnos – Achievements
Australia – Player
Australian Women’s Team – 1978, 1981, 1982, 1986 (World Champions), 1989, 1993, 1997.
Australian Women’s Touring Team – 1983, 1988, 1992.
Australia – Coach
Australian Women’s Team - General Manager 2021
Australian Women’s Team - Team Analyst 2017
Australian Women’s Team - Head Coach 2009
Australian Women’s Team - Assist Coach 2005 (World Champions)
Awards and Recognition include:
Medal of the Order of Australia OAM, 2020
VWLA and Lacrosse Victoria - Nell Rawlins Award 1989 and 2019 (for outstanding achievement on and or off the lacrosse field)
Commonwealth Games - 2018 Baton Bearer Relay
Sport Australia - Hall of Fame, 2014 Nominee
Sport and Recreation Victoria, Community Coach of the Year, 2014
Victorian Government, Sports Development for Women Program, Grant Recipient 2006
Australian Sports Commission, Sport Australia Award 'for services to Women's Lacrosse', 2000.
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
Women’s Lacrosse Australian, Living Legend, 1999.