Held annually, the Boroondara Sports Awards program recognises the important role sports clubs play to:
- improve community health and wellbeing
- increase participation in physical activity
- foster social connection.
Nominations for the 2023 Boroondara Sports Awards will open in March 2023.
Award categories
Sports clubs, volunteers, and members can be nominated under six award categories.
Each category supports our vision that all people in Boroondara, regardless of their circumstances, will have opportunities to actively participate in sports and recreation activities.
Inclusive Club of the Year
A club that has delivered a program, event, or project which primarily focuses on welcoming and engaging underrepresented groups/communities to the sports club.
Innovative Club of the Year
A club that has delivered a program, event, or project which primarily focuses on providing a new/different experience for members or new/different ways of attracting new participants.
Collaborative Club of the Year
A club that has delivered a program, event, or project where a significant effort has been made to partner with the local community, Council, organisations, or other clubs for the benefit of the club and the local community.
Club Person of the Year
A volunteer or club representative over the age of 18 who goes above and beyond their duties and adds remarkable value to the sports club.
Young Club Person of the Year
A volunteer or club representative under the age of 18 who goes above and beyond their duties and adds remarkable value to the sports club.
Lifetime Achievement
A club member who has had a significant impact on the development of a sports club in the City of Boroondara for over 25 years.
More information
For more information about the Boroondara Sports Awards, please email [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4797.
2022 Sports Awards winners
- Inclusive Club of the Year Award – Camberwell Hockey Club
- Innovative Club of the Year – Camberwell Petanque Club
- Collaborative Club of the Year – Burwood Cricket Club
- Club Person of the Year – Craig Worboys from Burwood District Bowls Club
- Young Club Person of the Year – Max Dias from North Balwyn Cricket Club
Lifetime Achievement Awards:
- Clem Joyce – Kew Croquet Club
- Michael Chittenden – Burwood District Bowls Club
- Colin Edwards – Burwood Tennis Club
- Fran Coggins – Burwood Tennis Club (given posthumously)
- Natalie Bacon – Burwood Tennis Club
- Doug Goodman – Camberwell Central Bowls Club
- Paul Dixon – Camberwell Hockey Club
- Laurie Lovelock – Hawthorn Cycling Club (given posthumously)
- Barry Poulsen – Ashburton United Soccer Club
- John Doyle – Kew Cricket Club
- Richard Snape – Old Scotch Soccer Club
- Paul Lourey – Glen Iris Cricket Club