Active Ashburton Sports Awards
Sporting and recreation clubs and play an immensely important role within Shire of Ashburton communities, as they assist in building stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities. The 2024 Active Ashburton Sports Awards provides an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the contribution and outstanding achievements of individuals and clubs found in Onslow, Pannawonica, Paraburdoo and Tom Price.
One winner from each category, inclusive of all four towns, is selected to be entered into the Department of Local Government, Sport & Cultural Industries (DLGSC) Pilbara Regional Sports Awards.
Nomination are now closed for 2024.
Categories for Nomination
In 2024, there are six categories in which sporting teams, volunteers, long serving individuals and leaders across the Shire can be nominated – including two NEW categories! Please read the description for each category carefully, then click the link to get started on your nomination.
- Category 1: Sportsperson of the Year
Awarded to an individual who displays strength and character and/or provided considerable achievement, support to the development of individuals/teams in their chosen sport.
- Category 2: Junior Sportsperson of the Year
Awarded to an individual who has achieved outstanding success in their sport. They must be aged 18 and under in corresponding year of competition.
- Category 3: Sporting Group of the Year
Awarded to an organisation who has demonstrated outstanding work and contribution to the Pilbara sporting community in the areas of organisational development, people development and participation within their chosen sport. The club’s base of operations or clubhouse must be located within the Shire of Ashburton.
- Category 4: Volunteer of the Year
Awarded to an individual who has displayed outstanding conduct as a volunteer in the support, administration and delivery of services to the sport within the Pilbara region.
- Category 5: Coach of the Year
Awarded to an individual who displays strength and character and/or provided considerable achievement, support to the development of individuals/teams in their chosen sport.
- Category 6: Official of the Year
Awarded to an individual who displays integrity and professionalism as an official (umpire/referee), and has contributed to the overall development of their chosen sport/s.
- Category 7: Service to Sport
The Service to Sport Award recognises the contribution made by an individual to sport or their sporting organisation through long and outstanding service (minimum 5 years)
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A winner from each town will be selected in every category.
Nominations are open from Thursday 19 September 2024 until Friday 11 October 2024.
An Awards ceremony will be held in late November. Follow us on social media to stay updated!