AusTriathlon is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2024 AusTriathlon Awards, including the Technical and Coaching awards.
Finalists have been named for the John Ison Award, Rob George Award, Age Group Coach of the Year, Pathways Coach of the Year, and High Performance Coach Award.
Award winners will be announced at an awards presentation at the QT Gold Coast on 8 December 2024.
In addition to the Technical and Coaching awards, AusTriathlon will celebrate outstanding achievements with the presentation of Athlete Awards, including:
- Individual Performance of the Year
- Individual Para Triathlon Performance of the Year
- Athletes’ Athletes of the Year
- Chris Hewitt Emerging Athlete
The evening will also honour contributions to the sport with awards for:
- Legend of the Sport
- Service to the Sport
- President’s Special Recognition
The night will be capped off by AusTriathlon Hall of Fame inductions, honouring individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the sport of triathlon in Australia.
John Ison Award
The John Ison Award for Technical Official of the Year is presented annually in recognition of the significant contribution of a Technical Official to sport of triathlon in Australia and internationally.
2024 Finalists
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David Williams |
NSW |
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Michael Thompson |
QLD |
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David Schutz |
SA |
Rob George Award
The Rob George Award recognises the valuable contributions made by AusTriathlon Technical Officials in their home state, who demonstrate a high personal commitment similar to that exhibited by Rob George.
2024 Finalists
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Peter Adams |
TAS |
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Christina Thorne |
NSW |
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Anne-Marie Wesley |
SA |
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Glenn Sadler |
QLD |
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David Schutz |
SA |
Age Group Coach of the Year
The Age Group Coach of the Year Award is provided in recognition of coaches who display excellence in all aspects of coaching at the community and age group level.
2024 Finalists
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Alli Cooke |
QLD |
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Nicole Ward |
NSW |
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Peter McKenna |
TAS |
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Nigel Pietsch |
SA |
Pathways Coach of the Year
The Pathway Coach of the Year Award recognises coaches who excel in developing youth, junior, and under 23 athletes, fostering noticeable performance improvements while prioritising the health and well-being of their athletes.
2024 Finalists
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Peter McKenzie & Jacqueline Kulibab |
QLD |
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Peter McKenna |
TAS |
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Adam Beckworth |
VIC |
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Robyn Low-Hart |
NSW |
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Colin Smith |
SA |
High Performance Coach Award
The High Performance Coach Award recognises individuals who have coached professional Australian triathletes to outstanding achievements in international level competition.
2024 Finalists
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Dan Atkins |
QLD |
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Chris Rawling |
SA |
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Warwick Dalziel |
QLD |
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Julie Stevens |
SA |
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Jarrod Evans |
VIC |
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Toby Coote |
QLD |
To view AusTriathlon’s National Awards and Recognition Framework, click here.
To learn more about the AusTriathlon Awards, click here.
