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 here!

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.

       

 

 

 

Event Details

Time: 6:30pm

Venue: Port Hedland Community Centre - Milpaku Kuma

Cost: Invitation Only

Category: General

Type: General

Audience: All Ages

Event Date(s)

  • Friday 10th November 2023

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