That was the view of boss Jim Vince after announcing that the 29-year-old keeper would be staying at the Shay.
Mawson, who vied for the number one spot in Chris Wilder's Blue Square Premier side with Adam Legzdins last season, has signed a one-year deal.
And he is the latest piece in the jigsaw being put together by Vince as Town prepare for their first ever season in Unibond League Division One North.
"It is fantastic news for us," said Vince. "He has stayed out of loyalty to the club and I think there is a bit of a feeling of unfinished business.
"He is a big presence and to have someone of his quality in the team is great for us.
"His attitude has been fantastic and he wants to be part of what is happening here.
"We will have Craig Mawson, Tony Barass, Steve Payne, Ross Clegg and Neil Ross right down the spine of the team.
"That is very strong, and there will be more acquisitions in the next couple of weeks."
With the spine of the side complemented by the likes of Tony Lennon, Dorryl Proffitt and Adam Morning, Vince is building a strong squad.
But he is aware that he still has to work in an economically viable environment as he attempts to put the town back on the footballing map.
"David Bosomworth and the rest of the board have supported me fantastically," said Vince.
"They have given me everything I have asked for, but there is no bottomless pit of money.
"The budget is competitive, and gives us a good chance of progression, but it has to be managed properly.
"The board wants the club to succeed and he told me at my interview that he felt the fans deserved to have a team.
"They will do whatever they can to repair the club and move back up the pyramid."