Accolades
The Proski North Stars have been recognised as Newcastle's Outstanding Senior Sports team three out of four times since the introduction of the awards, for their 2003, 2004 and 2006 seasons by the Newcastle City Council. The North Stars are finalists again for 2008, to be announced at the gala event on 6 March 2009.
North Stars goalie Matt Ezzy was voted "Sportsperson of the Year" by the Lake Macquarie City Council for his 2005 season in February 2006, and was a finalist for the same award in 2007. North Stars defenceman and assistant captain Rob Starke is a finalist for Senior Sportsperson of the year, 2007.
North Stars coach Don Champagne was voted "Sports Official of the Year 2010" at the 2011 Newcastle City Sports Awards.
Team Award winners for 2010:
Most Valuable Player: Brian Bales
Coaches Award: Chris Belanger
Best Defensive Player: Matt Ezzy
Most Improved Player: Matt Wetini
Most Dedicated Player: Ray Sheffield
Best Aussie Player: Matt Ezzy
Top scorer award for 2010: Brian Bales
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