Town of Port Hedland & BHP Community Sports Awards 2023
Friday 10th November 2023
Nominations open for the 2023 Town of Port Hedland and BHP Community Sports Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Town of Port Hedland and BHP Community Sports Awards. The Awards recognise and celebrate the talent, ambition and contribution of individuals and groups from across Hedland.
Sport plays such an important role in small communities like ours, providing social connections as well as health and wellbeing outcomes. The Community Sports Awards recognise the talent, ambition and contribution of individuals and groups from across Hedland.
The Awards recognise the tireless work of individuals who contribute their time and efforts to growing Hedland’s sporting diversity and participation.
Alongside recognition of their achievement and contributions to our sporting community, there are cash prizes (thanks to our generous sponsors) available to award winners which include $1,000 to individuals and $2,000 to Sporting Group of the Year
These awards align with the Town of Port Hedland’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028, which outlines strategic responses to achieve:
- A hardy, healthy & safe people
- An inclusive & involved community
- A unique, vibrant & diverse
- community lifestyle
- Well utilised & valued community facilities & service
Nominate now to recognise Hedland’s sporting legends.
Nominations open:
30 August 2023
Nominations close:
29 September 2023
Award Categories and Criteria
Junior Sportswoman of the Year
Sponsored by ITOCHU
- Must be aged 17 and under as at Sept 2023
- Selected through a formal process and competed at Regional, Country, State, National and/or International Championship program or similar event
- Not been suspended, disciplined, or reprimanded at any level of competition
- Reside within the Town of Port Hedland LGA
Sportsman of the Year
Sponsored by Domino's
- Must be aged 18 and over as at Sept 2023
- Selected through a formal process and competed at Regional, Country, State, National and/or International Championship program or similar event
- Not been suspended, disciplined, or reprimanded at any level of competition
- Reside within the Town of Port Hedland LGA
Junior Sportsman of the Year
Sponsored by ITOCHU
- Must be aged 17 and under as at Sept 2023
- Selected through a formal process and competed at Regional, Country, State, National and/or International Championship program or similar event
- Not been suspended, disciplined, or reprimanded at any level of competition
- Reside within the Town of Port Hedland LGA
Sportswoman of the Year
Sponsored by Domino's
- Must be aged 18 and over as at Sept 2023
- Selected through a formal process and competed at Regional, Country, State, National and/or International Championship, program, or similar event
- Not been suspended, disciplined, or reprimanded at any level of competition
- Reside within the Town of Port Hedland LGA
Sporting Group of the Year
Sponsored by Domino's
- Base of Operations or Clubhouse located within the Town of Port Hedland LGA.
- Club has participated in Club Development Program workshops in 2023 calendar year
- Has maintained or increased membership numbers from previous year
- Appropriate levels of ‘best practice’ surrounding club governance and management are evident
- Club is actively working towards FUTURECLUBS status
Coach of the Year
Sponsored by Domino's
- Coached a team, squad and/or athlete and resided within the Town of Port Hedland LGA in 2023
- Completed minimum Level 1 National Coaching Accreditation Course
- Through their leadership, improved the level of performance of the team and / or individual athlete
- Has not been suspended, disciplined, or reprimanded at any level of competition
- Contributed to the development of junior sport in the 2023 calendar year
- Club can demonstrate sound financial management
Umpire/Official of the Year
Sponsored by Domino's
- Officiated at sporting fixtures/events within the Reside within the Town of Port Hedland in 2023
- Completed minimum Level 1 Nationally Accredited Umpiring course
- Exhibited good knowledge of specific sport rules and regulations
- Exercised sound judgement and consistent fair decisions
Volunteer of the Year
Sponsored by Horizon Power
- Undertaken a role/s in a club/association during 2023
- Actively contributed to clubs/associations objectives during 2023
- Assisted with clubs/associations program and service delivery
- Did not receive remuneration for their services to their clubs/association
Service to Sport Award
Sponsored by Pilbara Ports Authority
- Length of service to sporting/community (minimum 10 years service).
- Number of sporting organisations engaged overtime.
- Demonstrated contribution to the sport or industry.
- Demonstrated achievement or legacy as a result of contribution
We asked our Sponsors why the Community Sports Awards are important to them!
ITOCHU - Junior Sportsman and Junior Sportswoman of the Year
“ITOCHU supported juniors who are gifted in sports for long time. It is because we hope that we can support them to be successful in their sport and that they will make Port Hedland famous in the future. Furthermore, we hope that our support will contribute to the development of Port Hedland in some small way.”
Pilbara Ports Authority - Service to Sports Award
“Pilbara Ports appreciates the hard work and dedication of those who devote their time and energy to increasing the variety and participation in sports in the Hedland community. That is why we’ve chosen to sponsor the Service to Sport Award, which recognises the service provided to sporting and community, both in quality and quantity, leaving a long-lasting legacy”.
This event is proudly supported by Principal Partner BHP, alongside Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Domino’s, Horizon Power, ITOCHU, and Pilbara Ports Authority.