Stepping up to honour the legacy of Graham ‘Bear’ Stephens

Nick Hodges, Corporate and Commercial Leader at Marsh and the Vic/Tas Broker of the Year winner for 2023, has found a unique and heartfelt way to honour the legacy of Graham ‘Bear’ Stephens. 

Come October, Mr Hodges will be trekking the Overland Track in Tasmania for a charitable cause. He intends to use this six-day and sixty-five-kilometre adventure to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Australia. Make-A-Wish is a non-profit organisation that helps to create a positive impact in the lives of critically ill children.  

Mr Hodges shared that there were two main reasons that inspired him to take this step and go on this journey.  

“When I won the [2023] Vic/Tas Broker of the Year award, I wanted to put that to good use and was keen to do something positive through the platform I had been given,” he said.  

“I have supported numerous charity initiatives in the past and doing this is my way of giving back to the community.” 

The second reason why Mr Hodges is keen to support this cause is tied to the Graham ‘Bear’ Stephens trophy – which is awarded to the Vic/Tas Broker of the Year winner to remember and commemorate Graham Stephens.  

“My commitment is part of my vision to undertake some form of a charity or community initiative as the Vic/Tas Broker of the Year winner, and in doing so, honour the legacy of the great Graham Stephens, after whom the trophy is named,” said Mr Hodges.  

You can support Mr Hodges and his charitable initiative by donating via his page here.