Nominations are now open for the 2024/25 Illawarra Academy of Sport Athlete of the Year Awards.
Please use the links below to self-nominate.
There are several award categories:
BaiMed Alumni Program Award (known as the Commitment to Excellence Award)
(Only athletes who are in their last year as an IAS athlete will be eligible to nominate for this award)
The IAS Commitment to Excellence Award will be presented to an athlete in their final year with the IAS. The award rewards an athlete who has demonstrated commitment to their training and development during their time at the IAS. It includes a 12-month membership with BaiMed Performance Centre and services valued at over $3,700.
Read more here about the BaiMed Alumni Program.
Use this form to nominate for the BaiMed Alumni Program Award – https://forms.gle/TdNpiSL1x9iML8SL9
DRB Group Athlete Leadership Award
The DRB Group Athlete Leadership Award is presented to an athlete who demonstrates outstanding leadership throughout the scholarship year. This individual shows a strong commitment to personal development, inspires excellence in others, and represents the IAS and their sport with dignity.
Additionally, the athlete contributes positively to the community and shows a consistent ability to commit to the program and other Academy activities.
Use this form to nominate for the DRB Group Athlete Leadership Award – https://forms.gle/6xNAhvMAt95sjhUv7
DRB Group Tobin Family Athlete of the Year Award
(Self nomination for Future stars, Tennis, Football and Surf Life Saving athletes)
The DRB Group Tobin Family Athlete of the Year Award celebrates and recognises the contribution made to sport in the Illawarra region by the Tobin family and in particular Ted Tobin AM, regarded as the founder and inspiration behind the Illawarra Academy of Sport.
The award is to be presented to the Academy athlete who, during the course of their scholarship, displays an exceptional level of sport performance, dedication to their training and development, a commendable attitude to competition, and community spirit. The award represents wholistic athlete development.
Use this form to nominate for the DRB Group Tobin Family Athlete of the Year Award – https://forms.gle/E1cKqZ9K2u9Ad6X47
Coaches from each sport nominate athletes from the following programs for the DRB Group Tobin Family Athlete of the Year Award:
- Basketball
- Cycling (BMX)
- Cycling (MTB)
- Cycling (Road & Track)
- Golf
- Hockey
- Netball
- Netball Umpires
- Para Sports
- Rugby 7’s
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
If you have any questions regarding the award nominations and criteria, please contact the office via email at info@ias.org.au or phone (02) 4225 3899.
Nominations for all the 2024/25 Illawarra Academy of Sport Athlete of the Year Awards close at 5pm, Monday June 30, 2025.
The 2024/25 Illawarra Academy of Sport Athlete of the Year Awards will he held on Monday 1 September 2025 at The Fraternity Club in Fairy Meadow, commencing at 6pm.
In 2025, the Illawarra Academy of Sport celebrates our 40th anniversary and the Athlete of the Year Awards will be a celebration event as we recognise this special milestone.
We look forward to celebrating our 40-year history and showcasing the outstanding achievements of our 2024/25 scholarship holders, as well as the remarkable generosity of our sponsors, partners, coaches, managers, supporters, and the broader Illawarra community.
We look forward to hosting you for the night. Thank you for your continued support of the Illawarra Academy of Sport and our local, talented athletes on their pathway to excellence!
