Spinner Howland, Mike Bouda (JEDC), Mike Connolly (UNF Rugby Coach), Art Graham

Council Member Art Graham presented Spinner Howland with an award for his role in the Australia Day Challenge Rugby League game at City Hall on Tuesday. Spinner again took the opportunity to tell the city that the event was the work of a large team on people, that included themselves. "I will accept this on behalf of everyone that worked on or attended the event. Jacksonville proved from the top to bottom that Rugby League, Sporting Events and Visitors are very welcome in this city."

Over 12,000 people attended the event and the amount of press and publicity it attracted for Jacksonville was great both nationally and internationally.