Heather Crouch, Chair of Netball South West, has been awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours List 2010.

The award was made in recognition of her 40 years of voluntary service and contribution to Netball, the sport we all love so much.

"This is simply magic to our ears," said Gilly Salter, NSW director, "Heather I know will be surprised but elated receiving such an honour."

You can see Heather's name on page 51 of the official list of honours.