Revesby Workers’ Club Wins Prestigious John Knipe Award for Tertiary Scholarship Program
Revesby Workers’ Club has been awarded the esteemed Leagues Club Australia John Knipe Award, recognising the exceptional impact of the Club’s Tertiary Scholarship Program, which has supported local students for more than 6 decades. This award celebrates the club’s dedication to education, community development, and long-term support for young people pursuing higher learning.
Each year, the John Knipe Award is presented to a member club for an outstanding community or charitable initiative delivered within the previous 12 months. Unlike other recognition pathways, it operates independently of the ClubGRANTS process, highlighting initiatives that extend genuine, lasting value to the community—locally or beyond. Previous recipients include St Mary’s Rugby League Club, Brothers Leagues Club, and Wyong Leagues Club, placing Revesby Workers’ Club among an esteemed group of community leaders.
Revesby Workers’ Club’s Tertiary Scholarship Program, one of the longest-running initiatives of its kind in the club industry, has been a statement of the Club’s community commitment. Established in the early years of the club, the program was designed to ease the financial burden on students transitioning into university or further education. It has since grown into a respected community institution, supporting hundreds of young people across areas such as health, engineering, law, science, trades, and the arts.
At the centre of the program is the club’s Education Committee, currently led by Club Director, Linda Downey and of club and community representatives who guide the program’s direction, uphold its values, and ensure it remains responsive to the needs of each generation. Th
In receiving the John Knipe Award, Revesby Workers’ Club continues the legacy of Club’s that prioritise community enrichment, demonstrating how long-term initiatives can transform lives and strengthen local communities for generations.
