Paralympics Australia recognises the achievements of Paralympic athletes, coaches and administrators through several awards. These awards generally relate to performances at the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games and are not necessarily awarded annually.
Australian Paralympian of the Year
edit| Year | Athlete |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Louise Sauvage (Athletics) |
| 1995 | Priya Cooper (Swimming) |
| 1996 | Louise Sauvage (Athletics) |
| 1997 | Louise Sauvage (Athletics) |
| 1998 | Louise Sauvage (Athletics) |
| 2000 | Siobhan Paton (Swimming) |
| 2002 | Michael Milton (Alpine skiing) |
| 2004 | Tim Sullivan (Athletics) |
| 2008 | Matthew Cowdrey (Swimming) |
| 2010 | Cameron Rahles-Rahbula (Alpine skiing) |
| 2012 | Jacqueline Freney (Swimming) |
| 2016 | Dylan Alcott (Wheelchair tennis) [1] |
| 2020 | Madison de Rozario (Athletics) |
| 2022 | Ben Tudhope (Snowboarding) [2] |
Male Athlete of the Year
edit| Year | Athlete |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Matthew Cowdrey (Swimming)[4] |
| 2010 | Cameron Rahles-Rahbula (Alpine skiing)[5] |
| 2012 | Evan O'Hanlon (Athletics)[3] |
| 2016 | Dylan Alcott (Wheelchair tennis) [6] |
| 2020 | Curtis McGrath (Canoeing) [2] |
| 2022 | Ben Tudhope (Snowboarding) [2] |
Female Athlete of the Year
edit| Year | Athlete |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Lisa McIntosh (Athletics) [4] |
| 2010 | Jessica Gallagher (Alpine skiing) [5] |
| 2012 | Jacqueline Freney (Swimming) [3] |
| 2016 | Maddison Elliott (Swimming) [6] |
| 2020 | Madison de Rozario (Athletics) [2] |
| 2022 | Melissa Perrine (Alpine skiing) [2] |
Rookie Athlete of the Year
edit| Year | Athlete |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Peter Leek (Swimming) [4] |
| 2012 | Maddison Elliott (Swimming) Rheed McCracken (Athletics)[3] |
| 2016 | James Turner (Athletics) [6] |
| 2020 | William Martin (Swimming) [2] |
| 2022 | Josh Hanlon (Alpine skiing) [2] |
Award changed from Junior to Rookie Athlete of the Year in 2016.
Coach of the Year
edit| Year | Coach |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Iryna Dvoskina (Athletics) [4] |
| 2010 | Steve Graham (Alpine skiing) [5] |
| 2012 | Peter Day (Cycling)[3] |
| 2016 | Iryna Dvoskina (Athletics) [6] |
| 2020 | Louise Sauvage (Athletics) [2] |
| 2022 | Par Sundqvist (Snowboarding) [2] |
Team of the Year
edit| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Men's Wheelchair Basketball (Rollers) [4] |
| 2012 | Wheelchair Rugby Team (Steelers) Sailing SKUD18 Crew Daniel Fitzgibbon & Liesl Tesch[3] |
| 2016 | Australian Paralympic Sailing Team [6] Matthew Bugg (Single person 2.4mR), Daniel Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch (Two person Skud 18), Colin Harrison, Russell Boaden, Jonathan Harris (Three person Sonar) |
| 2020 | Women’s Table Tennis (Class 9-10) Team Melissa Tapper, Qian Yang, Lina Lei[2] |
Uncle Kevin Coombs Medal for the Spirit of the Games
editNamed after indigenous wheelchair basketballer Kevin Coombs. The Medal is awarded to the athlete that embodies the 'spirit of the Games'.[6]
| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Liesl Tesch (Sailing) |
| 2020 | Stuart Jones (Cyclist) [2] |
President’s Award for Excellence in Sportsmanship
edit| Year | Athlete |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Kurt Fearnley (Athletics) [4] |
| 2010 | Toby Kane (Alpine skiing)[5] |
| 2012 | Libby Kosmala (Shooting) Kieran Modra (Cycling)[3] |
| 2016 | Kate McLoughlin (2016 Chef de Mission) [6] |
| 2020 | Daniela Di Toro[2] |
Paralympic Achievement Award
edit| Year | Athlete |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Individuals - David Baker, Pamela Baker, Steve Mason and Belinda Green Corporate - 360HR |
| 2012 | Matthew Cowdrey (Swimming) [3] |
Australian Paralympic Hall of Fame
editIt was established in 2011 to recognise individuals that have made a significant contribution to Australia's paralympic achievements and to enhance the profile of Paralympians in the Australian community.[7]
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Louise Sauvage(Athlete) |
| 2011 | Frank Ponta (Athlete) |
| 2011 | Sir George Bedbrook (Administrator) |
| 2016 | Kevin Coombs (Athlete) [6] |
| 2016 | Tracey Freeman (Athlete) [6] |
| 2016 | David Hall (Athlete) [6] |
| 2016 | Daphne Hilton (Athlete) [6] |
| 2016 | Ron Finneran (Administrator) [6] |
| 2016 | Adrienne Smith (Administrator) [6] |
| 2022 | Libby Kosmala (Athlete) [2] |
| 2022 | Priya Cooper (Athlete) [2] |
| 2022 | Michael Milton (Athlete) [2] |
| 2022 | Matthew Cowdrey (Athlete) [2] |
| 2022 | Kurt Fearnley (Athlete) [2] |
Australian Paralympic Medal
editThis award recognises significant long term contribution to Paralympic sport in Australia and is the highest honour for a non-athlete.[3][8]
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Marie Little |
| 2002 | Ron Finneran |
| 2004 | Adrienne Smith |
| 2005 | Nick Dean |
| 2008 | Scott Goodman |
| 2010 | Paul Bird |
| 2010 | Ken Brown |
| 2010 | John Coates |
| 2010 | Doug Denby |
| 2010 | Rod Kemp |
| 2015 | Nick Dean |
| 2022 | John Wylie[2] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Alcott crowned Paralympian of the Year". Australian Paralympic Committee News. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "De Rozario And Tudhope Earn Top Honours at Paralympics Australia Awards". Paralympics Australia. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Annual Report 2011-12 (PDF). Sydney: Australian Paralympic Committee. 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f Annual report 2007-2008 (PDF). Sydney: Sydney. 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d Annual report 2009-2010 (PDF). Sydney: Australian Paralympic Committee. 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Six inducted into the Australian Paralympic Hall of Fame". Australian Paralympic Committee. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Australian Paralympic Hall of Fame". Australian Paralympic Committee website. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ^ "Goodman honoured with prestigious Paralympic Medal". Athletics Australia News, 24 October 2008. Retrieved 10 April 2013.