OUR AWARDS
OUR AWARDS
RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE
At the Illawarra Academy of Sport, we seek not only to support the development of our young people, but also to celebrate and reward their outstanding achievements.
At the conclusion of the 2025 scholarship year, our annual Athlete Awards Night will bring the IAS community together to recognise individuals who have excelled in both their sporting and educational pursuits through a variety of prestigious awards.
In addition, our three major awards are accompanied by significant financial compensation, courtesy of our generous sponsors, to aid deserving athletes on their pathway to excellence.
Tickets are still available for the 2024/25 Illawarra Academy of Sport Athlete of the Year Awards & 40th Anniversary Celebration and can be purchased here – https://shorturl.at/6YSB8
SPORT-SPECIFIC ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recognising the highest achieving athlete in each sport program.
Nominated athletes have been handpicked by their respective program coaches as outstanding representatives of IAS values.
These individuals will be presented to a selection panel for final consideration.
Assessment Factor |
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| Sporting performance & achievement |
| Engagement in and dedication to training & development |
| Attitude to competition (incl. sportsmanship) |
| Dedication to learning – Academic development & commitment |
| Community support (incl. volunteer & charity work) |
BASKETBALL NOMINEES
Sponsored By Wallawa Traffic Group
BMX NOMINEES
Sponsored By Soto Engineering
MOUNTAIN BIKING NOMINEES
Sponsored By Soto Engineering
ROAD & TRACK NOMINEES
BEN MIKIC MEMORIAL AWARD
Sponsored By Soto Engineering
GOLF NOMINEES
VIC BURROWS AWARD
Sponsored By Golf NSW
HOCKEY NOMINEES
NETBALL NOMINEES
MARGARET CORBETT OAM MEMORIAL AWARD
Sponsored By Collegians
NETBALL UMPIRES NOMINEES
Sponsored By Collegians
PARA SPORTS NOMINEES
BRETT STIBNERS AWARD
GIRLS RUGBY 7’s NOMINEES
Presented By Illawarra Credit Union
TRIATHLON NOMINEES
Sponsored By BlueScope WIN
VOLLEYBALL NOMINEES
Sponsored By The Gigliotti Family
TOBIN FAMILY ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD
The IAS’s most prestigious award, recognising both athletic and personal excellence.
Prize: $10,000 generously donated by DRB Group
Eligibility: The pool of nominees for the Tobin Award consists of the winners of each sport-specific Athlete of the Year Award, and scholarship holders from the Future Star, Football , and SLS streams who have self-nominated.
ATHLETE LEADERSHIP AWARD
Recognising excellence in leadership and community involvement.
Prize: $1,500 generously donated by DRB Group
Eligibility: All athletes holding an IAS scholarship are eligible for the Leadership Award, but must self-nominate to be considered.
Assessment Factor |
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| Commitment to personal development |
| Inspiring excellence in others |
| Community contribution |
| Representing the IAS and their sport with dignity through their conduct |
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AWARD
Recognising the sustained commitment of our graduating athletes.
Prize: A 12-month membership with BaiMed Performance Centre and services valued at over $3,700
Eligibility: The Commitment Award is presented to an athlete in the final year of their IAS scholarship. In order to be considered, graduating athletes must self-nominate.
Assessment Factor |
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| Commitment to training and development |
| Representing the IAS and their sport with dignity through their conduct |