Mike Pawley OAM is an Australian former cricketer, philanthropist and local business owner. He played eleven first-class matches for New South Wales between 1969/70 and 1973/74. Pawley currently owns and runs a chain of local sports stores, Mike Pawley Sports, with 5 stores across Sydney’s Northern Beaches. He sponsors the Manly Warringah District Cricket Club, as well as a variety of local clubs. Additionally, he founded and runs the Happy Days Cambodian Village School Charity. Pawley is a well renowned, well respected member of the Northern Beaches community. Mike Pawley Oval in North Curl Curl is named after him. He studied a Bachelor of Science and Diploma of Education at Sydney University, was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2011 and is a life member of Cricket NSW.