over the years I have supported the Kingz, Knights and the Phoenix from Perth. I recall times when I would take my wife and young daughter to Perth Oval so there would at least be 3 people supporting the kiwi team.
As time went on a young lady by the name of Niki noticed me wearing a Nix top, she said she had just arrived from Queensland and was in the process of starting up a supporters club in W.A.
I have seen first hand the effort passion and total commitment this young lady has put in 24/7 to make this work.
Through Niki's efforts I have personally notice the support base go from 3 people to approximately 40 odd supporting the Phoenix when they play in Perth.
She has managed to convince a pub ( The Game Bar ) to show Phoenix game live, this is a major achievement in an AFL cricket mad State.
Niki has personally given tickets to supporters who can't afford to go to a game, she has so much passion for the Wellington Phoenix just like Yakcall, Hardnews, and all you other wonderful supporters in Wellington.
Unfortunately we are so,so far away from Kiwiland not many people out side of NZ will really appreciate just how much Niki has done for the Wellington Phoenix brand.
Niki I personally take my hat off to you for your commitment, passion and love of the Nix, without you the supporter base in Perth would just about be non existent.
Niki isn't the type of person that will come on to this forum and talk herself up, she just wants the Wellington Phoenix Supporters group to be successful.
Just maybe one day the podcast crew might want to do a little segment on what happens over here in W.A.
Congratulations Niki on your award you deserve it.
To all the other Nix supporters who put 100% into supporting this fantastic club thanks a million from one Nix supporter living in Perth.