Wimmera Sports Star Awards
The Wimmera Sports Star Awards shine a spotlight on the incredible talent, dedication, and passion within our vibrant sporting community. These awards celebrate athletes, coaches, volunteers, and clubs who make a lasting impact on sports across the Wimmera region.
Why Nominate?
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in their sport?
The Wimmera Sports Star Awards are a chance to:
- Celebrate achievements: Recognise outstanding performances at local, state, and national levels.
- Support community heroes: Highlight those who work behind the scenes, from volunteers to coaches.
- Encourage future generations: Inspire young athletes by showcasing role models in the sporting community.
Award Categories
We invite nominations across all sports and levels, with categories including:
- Sports Star of the Year: For athletes excelling at all levels, demonstrating exceptional talent and sportsmanship.
- Junior Athlete of the Year: Recognising young athletes with outstanding potential and achievements.
- Team of the Year: Highlighting teams that exemplify teamwork, success, and leadership.
- Coach of the Year: Celebrating coaches who mentor and inspire their athletes.
- Volunteer of the Year: For the unsung heroes who keep clubs running smoothly.
- Inclusive Sport Awards: Acknowledging athletes and initiatives that promote inclusion and diversity in sport.
- Spirit of Community Award: Recognising clubs and individuals who enhance community connections through sport.
Success Stories
The 2024 awards showcased incredible achievements, including:
- Peter Smith (Water Skiing) – Sports Star of the Year for his World Championship success.
- Laharum A-Grade Netball Team – Team of the Year with a perfect 18-0 season.
- Volleyball Horsham – Club of the Year for growth, community impact, and junior development.
- Tim Decker (Cycling) – Grassroots Award for coaching Australia’s Olympic gold-winning team.
These stories demonstrate the diversity and strength of Wimmera’s sporting community.
The annual Horsham Sports and Community Club’s Sports Star of the Year Awards is held in February each year. This gala presentation highlights the achievements of many of the Wimmera’s finest sports people who are all hoping to add their name to an illustrious list of previous Sports Star of the Year Award recipients.
To submit your nomination for Sports Star of the Year awards, please complete the nomination form below.