Awards

About the Awards

Each year we witness outstanding performances from individuals within our sport, whether that be age groupers, elite athletes, or the rising stars of our junior development programs. Each year our sport benefits from exceptional contributions made by volunteers, officials, coaches, event organisers, and other individuals in many ways. It is these performances and contributions that make triathlon in Australia what it is today and allow the sport to continue to prosper.

2024 Awards

QT Gold Coast
Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise
Sunday 8 December – 6:00pm AEST
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6.00pm Arrival
6.00pm – 7.00pm Drinks and canapé service
7.00pm – 8.30pm Awards Presentation
8.30pm – 9.30pm Post presentation refreshments

Dress code: Cocktail

AusTriathlon Awards Categories

The following awards are presented annually at the AusTriathlon Awards ceremony.

Hall of Fame

The AusTriathlon Hall of Fame was established in 2009 to honour those individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the sport of triathlon in Australia. The key criteria for induction into the Hall of Fame include high-level achievements, major contributions at international and national levels, outstanding service to Australian triathlon, and bringing honour and achievement to the sport.

Legend of the Sport

The Legend of the Sport award recognises athletes who have not only y distinguished themselves
at a high level of sporting performance but have also made great impact on the sport of triathlon in Australia and globally by inspiration or example to others.  Eligible candidates include elite athletes, early pioneers from pre-1990, post-1990 professional license holders, age group athletes, and categorised athletes.

Service to the Sport

The Service to the Sport Award is a prestigious honour recognising individuals who have made significant contribution to the sport of triathlon, regardless of the duration of their involvement. The award acknowledges their dedication, commitment, good character, and successful achievements, which have positively promoted multisports and enhanced public or commercial interest in triathlon.

Elite Athlete Awards

Chris Hewitt Emerging Athlete This award, presented in memory of Chris Hewitt, recognises athletes who have shown great promise and potential when emerging onto the World Triathlon racing circuit.
Performance of the Year
This award will highlight the most outstanding performance from an Australian male and female athlete over the previous World Triathlon racing season.
Paratriathlon Performance of the Year
This award will highlight the most outstanding performance from an Australian male and female athlete in paratriathlon over the previous World Triathlon racing season.
Athlete’s Athlete of the Year Voted for by all professional athletes, this award honours the athlete who has shown the most outstanding performance over the previous World Triathlon racing season in the eyes of their peers.

Coaching Awards

High Performance Coach Awards
This award will recognise those individuals who have coached professional Australian triathletes to outstanding achievements in international competition. Pathways Coach of the Year Award
This award is provided in recognition of coaches who have demonstrated an ability to develop one or more Youth, Junior, U23 athletes through noticeable improved performance without compromise of health and wellbeing.

Age Group Coach of the Year
This award is provided in recognition of coaches who display excellence in all aspects of coaching in the community / age group environment.

Technical Official Awards

John Ison Award
Presented in recognition of the significant contribution of an accredited Technical Official to the technical side of triathlon in Australia and internationally.

Rob George Award
Presented to the Technical Official who has given valuable contributions to the Technical Program in their home state.

Years of Service Recognition Recognition of AusTriathlon Technical Officials who have maintained 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of active continued service.

Learn more abour our awards in AusTriathlon’s National Awards and Recognition Framework. AusTriathlon’s National Awards and Recognition Framework is implemented, reviewed and maintained by the AusTriathlon Awards Committee – a sub-committee of the AusTriathlon Board.
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Hall of Fame

The AusTriathlon Hall of Fame was established in 2009 to honour those individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the sport of triathlon in Australia.

HALL OF FAME

Life Members

AusTriathlon Life Membership is an honour bestowed upon individuals who have rendered distinguished or special service to Triathlon at the national level. 

LIFE MEMBERS

Honour Roll

Legends of the Sport

2023 - Kate Major
2023 - Courtney Atkinson
2023 - Janet Ferguson
2022 - Radovan Leovic
2022 - Lachlan Lewis
2022 - Belinda Granger
2021 - Belinda Soszyn
2021 - Tim Bently
2020 - Jenny Alcorn
2020 - Annabel Luxford
2020 - Craig Redman
2020 - Chris Hill
2020 - Jane Mountford
2020 - Ken Murley
2019 - Troy Fidler
2019 - Bianca Van Woesik
2018 - Nick Croft
2018 - Maureen Cummings
2018 - Liz Hepple
2017 - Mark Pringle
2017 - Ken Uren
2017 - Michael Maroney
2017 - Carol Pickard
2016 - Craig Walton
2016 - Rohan Phillips
2016 - Ched Towns
2016 - Fred Knudsen

Service to the Sport Award

2023 - Robyn Stanley
2023 - Melissa Ashton-Garard
2023 - Brian Hinton
2022 - Lori Cameron
2021 - Andrew Fraser & The Bray Brothers
2020 - Aileen Southwell
2020 - John Holt
2020 - Barry & Julie Voevodin
2019 - Bill Davoren
2019 - Warwick Brennan
2019 - John Hickey
2018 - Nicholas Munting
2017 - Geoff Frost
2017 - Graeme Hannan
2016 - Delly Carr
2016 - Amanda Lulham
2015 - Ken Baggs
2014 - Phil Coles
2014 - Col Stewart
2013 - David Hansen
2013 - Garth Prowd

Technical Awards

John Ison Award

2023 - Lyndell Murray & Michael Haarsma
2017 - Melinda Farr
2016 - Lyndell Murray
2015 - Gai Webster
2014 - Debbie Hooper-Lees
2013 - Jonathan Treloar
2012 - Jacqui Kenny
2009 - Jacqui Kenny
2008 - Frank Stapleton & David Wilkinson
2007 - Murray Hilder

Rob George Award

2023 - Kirrily Guinan & Sue Horsburgh
2022 - Jenny Dennison & Deanna Waters
2021 - Gaye McKean
2020 - Margaret George & Peter Adams
2019 - Not awarded
2018 - Tony Ruddick & John Macgregor-Skinner
2017 - Sue Scott
2017 - David Williams
2016 - Kelly Bennett-Allan, Shane Burnett & Andrew McGuire
2015 - Cathy Hoare, Jenny Hosking & Mike Allan
2014 - Sarah McGuire, Brian Hinton & David Wilkinson
2013 - Suzie Bower & Sally Ham

Coaching Awards

Age Group Coach of the Year

2023 - James Thorp & Michael Pratt
2022 - Nathan Miller & Des Gooda
2021 - Adam Beckworth
2020 - Steve Davis
2019 - Not awarded
2018 - Megan Hall
2017 - Fabrizio Andreoni
2016 - Corey Bacon & Liz Gosper
2015 - Corey Bacon & Ross Pedlow
2014 - Mike Gee
2013 - Jarrod Evans
2012 - Matthew Diamond

Pathways Coach of the Year

2023 - Ben Bell
2022 - Nicky Western

High Performance Coach Award

2023 - Dan Atkins
2022 - Dan Atkins
2021 - Dan Atkins
2020 - Not awarded
2018 - Jamie Turner
2017 - Dan Atkins
2016 - Jamie Turner
2015 - Jamie Turner
2014 - Stephen Moss
2013 - Jamie Turner

Athlete Awards

Chris Hewitt Emerging Athlete

2023 - Brad Course
2022 - Matilda Offord & Toby Powers
2021 - Kira Hedgeland
2020 - Lorcan Redmond
2019 - Not awarded
2018 - Lauren Parker
2017 - Matthew Hauser
2016 - Charlotte McShane
2015 - Jacob Birtwistle
2014 - Not awarded
2013 - Not awarded
2012 - Aaron Royle
2011 - Ashleigh Gentle
2010 - Emma Jackson
2009 - James Seear
2008 - Dan Wilson
2007 - Brendan Sexton
2006 - Erin Densham

Individual Performance of the Year

2023 - Ashleigh Gentle & Matthew Hauser
2022 - Lauren Parker, Ashleigh Gentle & Matthew Hauser
2021 - Lauren Parker & Matt Hauser
2020 - Sarah Crowley & Jake Birtwhistle
2019 - Not awarded
2018 - Ashleigh Gentle & Jake Birtwhistle
2017 - Ashleigh Gentle & Jake Birtwhistle
2016 - Katie Kelly with Michellie Jones (Guide) & Tim Reed
2015 - Liz Blatchford & Ryan Bailie
2014 - Not awarded
2013 - Not awarded
2012 - Erin Densham & Pete Jacobs
2011 - Melissa Rollison & Craig Alexander
2010 - Emma Snowsill, Emma Moffatt & Chris McCormack
2009 - Emma Moffatt & Craig Alexander
2008 - Emma Snowsill & Craig Alexander

Individual Para Triathlon Performance of the Year

2023 - Lauren Parker & Justin Godfrey
2022 - Lauren Parker & Jeremy Peacock
2021 - Lauren Parker, Nicholas Beveridge & David Bryant
2020 - Lauren Parker & Johnathan Goerlach
2019 - Not awarded
2018 - Emily Tapp & Nicholas Beveridge
2017 - Emily Tapp & Justin Godfrey
2016 - Katie Kelly with Michellie Jones (Guide)
2015 - Bill Chaffey

Athletes' Athlete of the Year

2023 - Ashleigh Gentle
2022 - Matthew Hauser
2021 - Lauren Parker
2020 - Jake Birtwhistle
2019 - Not awarded
2018 - Jake Birtwhistle
2017 - Jake Birtwhistle
2016 - Tim Reed
2015 - Ryan Bailie
2014 - Not awarded
2013 - Not awarded
2012 - Pete Jacobs
2011 - Craig Alexander
2010 - Mirinda Carfrae
2009 - Craig Alexander
2008 - Emma Snowsill

State Awards