Philadelphia Cream Cheese Continued Support of the Pioneers as Platinum Partner through 2025

The Pioneers Basketball Club is proud to announce the continued support of Philadelphia Cream Cheese as a Platinum Partner for the 2025 NBL1 South season.

Affectionately known as the official “Spreading Partner of the Pioneers,” Philadelphia’s commitment reflects a valued and long-standing relationship that now enters its third consecutive season.

Philadelphia Cream Cheese, proudly manufactured at the Suttontown Factory in Mount Gambier, has become a local success story—combining nearly 50 years of global export with deep community pride.

“We are proud to partner with the Pioneers into our third season as Platinum Sponsor,” said Adam Borchers, Plant Lead at the Mount Gambier facility.

“The Pioneers are an incredibly passionate club and deliver a high-quality product for our local community. Philly is a local gem, proudly manufactured in Mount Gambier, and exported across the globe for nearly 50 years. Our ‘You’ve got a friend in Philly’ campaign demonstrates our commitment to building lasting relationships in our local community.”

IN PHOTOS: Darren Guthridge – Supply Planning Manager, Haliegh Reinoehl – OneFortyOne Pioneer, Paula McQuade – Admin Site Buyer, Joe Palmer – Castec Rural Pioneer, Adam Borchers – Plant Lead, and Tom Kosch – Pioneers Basketball Club President.

With continued support from partners like Philadelphia, the Pioneers remain dedicated to growing the game of basketball and engaging the local community with pride.

“To have the continued support across the last three years from an international brand such as Philadelphia Cream Cheese is outstanding,” said Pioneers President Tom Kosch.

“Adam and the local Philadelphia Cream Cheese team are hugely engaged and great friends of the Pioneers and our local community. We thank them for their continued support and look forward to building on our partnership by showcasing the Philadelphia Cream Cheese brand both at home and on the road.”

New for 2025: Member-Voted Player of the Year Award

As part of the growing partnership, the Club is excited to introduce the “You’ve Got a Friend in Philly” Player of the Year Award—a first-ever, members-only fan-voted honour. The award will be presented at the 2025 Allan Scott Medal Night, allowing our members to directly recognise the impact and connection they share with their favourite players.

This exciting initiative deepens the engagement between our Club, its members, and our valued partner Philadelphia Cream Cheese, while celebrating the friendships and community spirit that fuel the Pioneers.

The Pioneers continue their 2025 campaign with a Round 9 home game at Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre on Friday, 30 May, against the Dandenong Rangers.