rebel WA Junior Sports Star | Iona Anderson

Iona Anderson firmly established her place among the new wave of Australia’s emerging talent in the pool when she claimed gold in the 50 metres backstroke at the World Junior Championships in September. Her performance came in at a personal best time and followed her impressive silver medal result in the 100 metres backstroke earlier in the meet. 

These performances and her growing status earned Anderson a place in Australia’s World Championship squad that competed in Doha earlier this month. 

Team of the Year | WA Men's Cricket Team

The WA Men’s Cricket team became just the second in the history of Australian domestic cricket to win both the One-Day and Sheffield Shield titles in consecutive seasons. They went undefeated through the One-Day season, trouncing South Australia by 181 runs in the Final.

They also finished on top of the Shield table and enjoyed a dominant nine-wicket victory against Victoria in the Final, led by a brilliant 128 runs from middle order batsman Ashton Turner and a superb all-round performance by the whole WA bowling unit.

Coach of the Year | Adam Voges

Adam Voges guided WA Men’s cricket to claim every possible piece of silverware available in Australian domestic cricket, with his teams crowned Sheffield Shield Champions, One-Day Cup Champions and BBL Champions.

Just one other coach in the history of Australian domestic cricket has completed the trifecta - current Australia Men's Head Coach Andrew McDonald, but Voges now stands alone as the only coach to achieve the feat twice – remarkably in successive years after winning all three corresponding titles the previous season.

ActiveXchange Official of the Year | Tim Kennedy

As Australia’s number one ranked lacrosse referee, East Fremantle Lacrosse club official Tim Kennedy climbed every mountain before him in the sport over the past year. Kennedy officiated at the Lacrosse Under 18 National Championships in April, including the final between Victoria and WA.

 But Kennedy wasn’t done there, in June he headed to San Diego for the World Championships as Head Referee and Chief Bench Official. He officiated 10 World Championship games including a high-stakes finals playoff match between England and Japan.

Organisation of the Year | WA Cricket

WA Cricket has enjoyed the most successful year in the organisation's history, both on and off the field. WA Cricket was the first Australian cricket organisation to initiate a Pride-themed match, celebrating members of the LGBTQIA+ community during the Women’s and Men’s Big Bash seasons.

Additionally, the WA Cricket Foundation is driving change in the lives of young women, fostering connections with Aboriginal communities, and creating safe spaces for young people of all abilities.

Sport Initiative of the Year | Team Connect

Team Connect is a free community engagement program that supports teenage girls from traditionally low participation groups to play cricket at their local club. 

In partnership with the WA Cricket Foundation, this unique program connects local schools, clubs and communities in a simple model that has the potential to reduce social and emotional isolation for the participants and their families and, in turn, potentially improve educational and wellbeing outcomes.

DLGSC Sports Administrator of the Year | Troy Kirkham 

In his role as Executive Manager Game Development & Community, Troy Kirkham continues to be an industry leading innovator that develops programs and initiatives that have a substantial impact on the AFL community. In addition to his day-to-day role, Troy sits on several committees and working groups , these include; Women of Sport Network Advisory Group, Mental Health Sport Advisory Group, True Sport Advisory Group, Concussion in Sport Advisory Group, Australian Sports Commission Expert Project Working Group and the West Australian Institute of Sport Stronger Pathways Steering Group.

Community Sporting Event of the Year | SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon

The SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon, is owned and run by Triathlon WA. The event hosted more than 2,000 athletes from beginners to elites and thousands of spectators in the three-day celebration of sport. 

The 2023 Festival hosted for the first time the Oceania Cup Busselton, an elite World Triathlon race in the exciting super sprint eliminator format. The 2023 event brought an estimated 7,300 visitors and an estimated $3.3 million positive economic impact to the region.

RSM Australia Community Sport Volunteer of the Year |  Connor Clarke

Re-elected to the voluntary State Development Officer role in 2023, Connor Clarke led the process for the sport of Kendo Renmei to be recognised as a State Sporting Association. A goal that was achieved on 17 October 2023 when Minister for Sport, confirmed the recognition after 50 years of activity in WA. 

Connor was also the driving force behind Constitutional reform for the organisation, formally adopting new Rules in June 2023.  Both achievements have built a strong platform from which the sport can grow in the future. 

revolutioniseSPORT Community Club of the Year – John Gilmour Medal | Swan Districts Football Club

Swan Districts Football Club is a proud and passionate community club that has been a fixture of the WA football landscape for almost 90 years. The club is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. 

In the past 12 months, the club has gone above and beyond to support its members and the wider community.

Healthway Healthy Club Award | Kwinana Tigers Hockey Club

Kwinana Tigers Hockey Club have been making significant efforts to increase the healthy food and drink varieties at their club. 

The club was awarded Healthway’s Healthy Sports Grant in late 2022 which allowed them to make deliberate choices aimed at enhancing the club’s facilities and educating members through the promotion of healthier practices.