Sports Star of the Year Categories
Sports Star of the Year Award
Sponsor: Horsham Sports & Community Club
About
Will be presented to the Athlete who has achieved a high level of success across the year in their chosen sport.
They will have demonstrated to the community their sportsmanship values on and off the field and is a role model for future generations.
Administrator / Official of the Year
Sponsor: Wimmera Design & Print
About
The recipient of this award will have volunteered their time and shown professionalism in the role,
with respect from their peers and commitment to the development of their Club/sport.
Team of the Year
Sponsor: Total Computer Technology
About
The winning team will have played consistently, while competing at a high standard competition.
Members of team will have displayed good sportsmanship on and of the field.
Coach of the Year
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The winner will be a volunteer accredited Coach who has demonstrated their
strong communication skills and setting good examples to the player/s.
Club of the Year
Sponsor: Wimmera Trophies and Gifts
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This award is to showcase clubs that have shown their inclusion to all participants
and their families in a safe encouraging environment.
‘Unsung Hero’ of the Year
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Is open to Club members who are known for their reliability and support, without the need for fanfare.
Junior Athlete of the Year (Under 15)
Sponsor: Skill Invest
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The recipient of this award will have had success at higher levels of competition and demonstrated their enthusiasm for their chosen sport.
Will exhibit good sportsmanship in the community.
Koori Sports Star of the Year
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The award winner will be talented and hold high sportsmanship values.
They will be a role model in their sport and to other Koori Athletes, with their achieved success in sport.
Sportsmanship Award
Sponsor: 3WM / Tom Gawith
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This award goes to a player that shows respect for competitors, officials, spectators and administrators,
gives 100% whether winning or losing and is a disciplined team member.
School of the Year
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The School will have built a relationship with their students through programs that encourage the students involvement in sport, recreation and
physical activity as a lifelong pursuit. The students will have felt engaged and challenged, all while in a safe well managed environment.
Sports Star of the Year for Special Needs Athletes
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This award is dedicated to All Abilities athletes who inspire with their efforts and success in higher levels of competition.
They should have enthusiasm for their sport and demonstrate good sportsmanship.
Women in Sport Award
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This award is presented to a female over 18 that fosters, encourages and nurtures female participation.
The winner leads by example and displays respect for all involved in making sport great.
Veteran of the Year
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The winner of this award will be a club member over the age of 50 that has shown their commitment to sport over the years, with success at all levels of competition. With high sportsmanship values and a role model to their peers.
Grass Roots Award by a former Wimmera Athlete
Sponsor: Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly
About
This award has been instituted to recognise those athletes who started their sporting careers in the Wimmera, but had to move away
from home to pursue their dreams, either for school, university or professional reasons.