Wooden shield-shaped trophy plaque commemorating the 1985 Head of the River victory. At the top, there's a metal ribbon engraving that reads:

"First Head of the River Winners 1985"

Below this, there are two small gold-painted crossed oars and a large silver medallion featuring a rower in a boat with the words "Head of the River" engraved on it.

The bottom ribbon section of the plaque reads:

"Carey Baptist Grammar School"

Surrounding the central medallion are small shield-shaped nameplates listing the coach, crew members, and cox for the winning boat:

• Coach: P. Antonie

• 2: M.J. Seeger

• 3: B.F. Macnab

• 4: T.J. Elliott

• Bow: J.G. Marshall

• 8: B.A. Bills

• 7: M.J. Shackleton

• 6: M.S. Jordon

• 5: T.S. Grange

• Cox: N. Bertram

At the bottom is a small plaque that reads:

"Donated by Captain E. F. Hafner (Army)"

The plaque honors Carey Baptist Grammar School's 1st VIII rowing crew who won the 1985 "Head of the River" race—a prestigious school rowing competition in Victoria, Australia.