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.
Nominations open
Members are invited to submit nominations for the 2024 Rob George Award and the Age Group Coach of the Year Award. Nominations close midnight Sunday 29 September. A nominee for each state will be selected by States for the 2024 Awards.
Nomination forms:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Life Members
AusTriathlon Life Membership is an honour bestowed upon individuals who have rendered distinguished or special service to Triathlon at the national level.
Honour Roll
Legends of the Sport
Service to the Sport
Technical Awards
Coaching Awards
Athlete Awards
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 (Haydon, Damien, Adam Bray)
- 2020 - Aileen Southwell
- 2020 - John Holt
- 2020 - Barry and 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 (QLD) & Michael Haarsma
- 2017 - Melinda Farr (VIC)
- 2016 - Lyndell Murray (QLD)
- 2015 - Gai Webster (ACT)
- 2014 - Debbie Hooper-Lees (QLD)
- 2013 - Jonathan Treloar (VIC)
- 2012 - Jacqui Kenny (QLD)
- 2009 - Jacqui Kenny (QLD)
- 2008 - Frank Stapleton (WA) & David Wilkinson (SA)
- 2007 - Murray Hilder - NSW
Rob George Award
- 2023 - Kirrily Guinan (VIC) & Sue Horsburgh (NSW)
- 2022 - Jenny Dennison (VIC) and Deanna Waters (NSW)
- 2021 - Gaye McKean (WA)
- 2020 - Margaret George (NSW)
- 2020 - Peter Adams (TAS)
- 2019 - Not awarded
- 2018 - Tony Ruddick (VIC)
- 2018 - John Macgregor-Skinner - (QLD)
- 2017 - Sue Scott (WA)
- 2017 - David Williams (NSW)
- 2016 - Kelly Bennett-Allan (QLD)
- 2016 - Shane Burnett (WA)
- 2016 - Andrew McGuire (VIC)
- 2015 - Cathy Hoare (WA)
- 2015 - Jenny Hosking (VIC)
- 2015 - Mike Allan (QLD)
- 2014 - Sarah McGuire (NSW)
- 2014 - Brian Hinton (VIC)
- 2014 - David Wilkinson (SA)
- 2013 - Suzie Bower (TAS)
- 2013 - Sally Ham (VIC)
Coaching Awards
Age Group Coach of the Year
- 2023 - James Thorp & Michael Pratt
- 2022 - Nathan Miller (NSW) & Des Gooda (QLD)
- 2021 - Adam Beckworth - VIC
- 2020 - Steve Davis - VIC
- 2019 - not awarded.
- 2018 - Megan Hall - ACT
- 2017 - Fabrizio Andreoni - VIC
- 2016 - Corey Bacon - ACT
- 2016 - Liz Grosper - VIC
- 2015 - Corey Bacon - ACT
- 2015 - Ross Pedlow - WA
- 2014 - Mike Gee - WA
- 2013 - Jarrod Evans - VIC
- 2012 - Matthew Diamond - NSW
Pathways Coach of the Year
- 2023 - Ben Bell (NSW)
- 2022 - Nicky Western (NSW)
High Performance Coach Award
- 2023 - Dan Atkins (QLD)
- 2022 - Dan Atkins (QLD)
- 2021 - Dan Atkins (QLD)
- 2020 - Not Awarded
- 2018 - Jamie Turner (NSW)
- 2017 - Dan Atkins (QLD)
- 2016 - Jamie Turner (NSW)
- 2015 - Jamie Turner (NSW)
- 2014 - Stephen Moss (QLD)
- 2013 - Jamie Turner (NSW)
Athlete Awards
Chris Hewitt Emerging Athlete Award
- 2023 - Brad Course (QLD)
- 2022 - Matilda Offord (NSW) and Toby Powers (QLD)
- 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
Performance of the Year
- 2023 - Ashleigh Gentle + Matt Hauser
- 2022 - Lauren Parker/Ashleigh Gentle + Matt 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 & 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 and Emma Moffatt + Chris McCormack
- 2009 - Emma Moffatt + Craig Alexander
- 2008 - Emma Snowsill + Craig Alexander
Paratriathlon 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 & Michellie Jones (Guide)
- 2015 Bill Chaffey
Athlete's Athlete
- 2023 - Ashleigh Gentle
- 2022 - Matt 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
