2020 Sports Awards Winners Announced

2020 had a positive start with early interest in sport and recreation programs and University clubs from students and community members alike. The buzz was electric due to 2020 being an Olympic year as well as the UniNationals returning to Western Australia for the first time in six years.

Student representation in intervarsity events was shaping up to be at all-time high levels with 11 basketball teams alone registering to compete – the most of any WA University.

The positive start to the year, however, was unfortunately significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic requiring the closure of facilities and the suspension of play from March 23, 2020.

However, despite unprecedented circumstances, there have been some great sporting successes for our players and clubs on the field and off. The most significant victory has come from remaining operational and continuing to engage with their members and Curtin students throughout the pandemic.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation for the resilience shown by all of our staff, volunteers and members throughout this significantly challenging year. Whether you have given one hour of your time, or over 40 hours a week – week in, week out – your contribution to the philosophy and success of Curtin Sport and Recreation has been outstanding.

Congratulations to all of the nominees and award recipients at this year’s Curtin University Sport and Recreation awards ceremony.

And, the winners are:

Outstanding Service to Sport
Zia Palmer – Sports Supervisor

Volunteer Service to Sport
Jordan Trotter – Curtin University Hockey Club

Curtin Sports Club Excellence Award
Curtin University Wesley Football Club

Sportswoman of the Year
Alice Teague-Neeld (Netball)

Sportsman of the Year
Caleb Serong (AFL)

Vice-Chancellor’s Elite Athlete Alumni Inductee 2019
Lauren Mitchell (Australian Artistic Gymnast)

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