Central Victoria's best players were presented with awards for their efforts during this year's state title competition. 

The under-17 netball team came close to winning the championship, however fell short, losing to North East in the grand final.  

More than 50 people attended the presentation ceremony at the White Hills clubrooms, with Australian netballer and NSW Swifts star Sarah Wall the special guest. 

Netball identities Betty Thompson and Bev O'Shea also attended. 

O'Shea has been involved with playing, coaching, umpiring and being a part of netball administration for 50 years. 

The Open team, led by premiership-winning Kangaroo Flat coach Janelle Hobbs, awarded Maddie Stewart as the best player. 

Stewart, a Gisborne netballer, is a versatile player that can play in attack and defence. 

Sandhurst's rising star Brooke Bolton was the runner-up and was also presented with the Spirit award. 

The Spirit award aims to acknowledge the person who best embodies the spirit of the North Central region. 

Talented player Delaynie Caldwell was rewarded for her efforts during the two-day championship by winning the under-17 best player award. 

Ash Sexton and Zoe Davies were second. 

Kangaroo Flat's Bridget Murray won the Spirit award.

In the under-15's Dearnah Kent was awarded the best player, while Eve Gregor was the runners-up. 

Abbey Dingwall won the Spirit award. 

A special presentation was also made to North Central netball regional liaison officer Gill Davey. 

BFNL's Melissa Ryan said Gill has done amazing work within the region. 

"Gill's passion and professionalism to netball has lifted the profile and re-established the North Central Region as one of the most regarded within the state," she said.