Blacktown City is home to many keen sports enthusiasts. We recognise their sporting achievements with the Sportsperson of the Month Awards which are presented twice a year at a special presentation ceremony.
The Sports Awards have been operating since 1983 and recognise the City's sports men, women, boys and girls in the following categories:
Nominations are open to Blacktown City coaches who have made a significant contribution to their club and/or association/district. This award recognises the exceptional contribution made by a coach during 2023/24, either on or off the sporting field, with a focus on improving community sport through encouraging participation, fairness, integrity and making sport more welcoming, safe and inclusive.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to be considered in this category, the nominee must fulfil (1), and either (2), (3) or (4)
1. The nominee is a product of Blacktown City Sports System and has contributed or participated in Blacktown City sports for a minimum of 2 Years.
2. The nominee is a resident in Blacktown LGA.
3. The nominee has investment property within Blacktown LGA.
4. The nominee has coached, trained, participated and/or represented Blacktown City.
Selection Criteria:
1. Coach at a club and/or association/district level.
2. Demonstrated achievement to make their team/club welcoming, safe and inclusive.
3. Success of coached individual / team.
4. Shows leadership including mentoring / education of other coaches.
5. Demonstrated commitment to continuous training and learning.
Selection Process & Voting:
Sportsperson of the Month
Junior Sportsperson of the Month
Team of the Year
Sports Administrator of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Club of the Year
Junior Sports Official
Senior Sports Official
For more information, contact the Events and Sister Cities Unit on 02 9839 6000.
The Blacktown City Sports Awards program has been operating since 1982, offering recognition of Blacktown City’s most sporting men, women, boys and girls. The awards involve people of all ages and abilities, and help promote sports and sporting clubs within our city. 2021 is the 39th season of the Blacktown City Sports Awards.
The categories that will be presented on the night will be:
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Sports Person of the Year
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Junior Sports Person of the Year
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Coach of the Year
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Volunteer of the Year
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Sports Official of the Year
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Team of the Year
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Club of the Year
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Mayors Shield ‘Long Service to Sport’.
Event Date: The next annual Gala Evening will be held in June 2024.