OPEN ATHLETE AWARD

Recognising the performance and contributions of open athletes on the Sunshine Coast!

This award celebrates the sporting achievements of Sunshine Coast athletes who competing in open competitions.

Nominations are encouraged from all athletes who are over 18 years of age in all sports recognised by Sport Australia.

Athletes can self-nominate or be nominated by another person (e.g., coach, team manager, friend, relative).

Six (6) awards are available each season.

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1. Person making the Nomination

First Name

Last Name

Contact Number

Relationship to Nominee

2. Nominated Open Athlete

First Name

Last Name

Sport

Sporting Club

Age Group

Must be over 18

Gender

Contact Number

Post Code

First Nations? YesNo

Does the athlete have a disability? YesNo

If yes, is the athlete classified in a formal classification system? YesNo

If yes, what is the athlete's classification? If no, is that because the sport doesn’t have a classification system, the system doesn’t capture the disability or they've not yet sought classification?

Social media handle

Photograph

Please upload a photograph of the nominee if there is one available

Photography Permission

3. Sporting achievements over the summer season (1st October 2023 - 31st March 2024)

The significance of the athlete’s development and progression in their sport within the season, for example:

improvement to personal best performances
selection into pathway teams or squads such as regional, state, national or international team or squads
outstanding development in a particular skill or in overall performance comparative to previous quarters
accolades achieved in the quarter
other information that demonstrates development and progression

Note: Achievements must have occurred between 1st October 2023 and 31st March 2024.

The response is a maxmium of 300 words

4. Demonstrated commitment and leadership as an athlete over the summer season (1st October 2023 - 31st March 2024).

Commitment and leadership as an athlete, as demonstrated by a positive attitude and sportspersonship on and off the field, for example:

demonstrated sportspersonship such as encouraging or complimenting others for their efforts
demonstrated leadership such as sharing helpful advice with others and lifting the team spirit
demonstrated positive attitude on or off the field such as being resilient / having a growth mindset in training or competition / learning from a loss
volunteering in the sport such as officiating, packing up gear, coaching younger age groups
raising the profile of their sport and/or club
increasing community engagement and/or participation
other examples demonstrating commitment and leadership as an athlete

Note: Must have occurred between 1st October 2023 and 31st March 2024.

The response is a maxium of 300 words