George Dick OAM

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George Dick became quickly immersed in football soon after his arrival from Scotland in the 1960s and was President of Manly Warringah from 1974 to 1981, Chairman of the NSW State league from 1982 to 1984 and Vice President of the NSW Football Federation from 1984 to 991.

George was project manager for the 1993 FIFA World Youth Cup, held in Australia, which contributed to Australia’s successful 2000 Olympic Games bid.  

He was Vice President of the Oceania Football Confederation from 1990 to 1998 and Honorary Vice-President from 1998 to 2003.  During  his tenure with the OFC, he helped restore relations between Australia and the island nations, monitored financial operations and assisted in establishing a full-time secretariat and development programs.  George was also an executive member of the Australian Soccer Federation (ASF) from 1984 to 1990.  

He holds multiple life memberships and was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2005 for his services as a sports administration.