The Joyce Lester Shield is a trophy symbolizing the Under 23 Women's championship of the Australian Softball Federation. The Joyce Lester competition was first held in 1997 to bridge the gap between the Under 19 National Championships and Open National Championships. It is named after Joyce Lester, an Australian softball player and coach. Champions Previous Individual Award Winners 2004 Most Valuable Player – Nicole Smith (Qld) Pitching Award – Zara Mee (NSW) Batting Award – Casey Williams (NT) 2005 Most Valuable Player – Tatiana Holodnow (NSW) Pitching Award – Emily Gooding (NSW Country) Batting Award – Tatiana Holodnow (NSW) 2006 Most Valuable Player - Pitching Award - Batting Award - 2007 Most Valuable Player - Pitching Award - Batting Award - 2008 Most Valuable Player - Pitching Award - Batting Award - See also Australian Softball Federation ASF National Championships Laing Harrow Shield References Softball competitions in Australia