Town of Port Hedland & BHP Community Sports Awards 2025
Friday 7th November 2025
Let's celebrate Hedland's sporting legends.
The 2025 nominations are now open!
NOMINATE HERE!
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.
Award Categories
Junior Sportsman of the Year
Junior Sportswoman of the Year
Sports Person of the Year
Umpire/Official of the Year
Coach of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Service to Sport
Sporting Group of the Year
Jan Breddy, Coach of the Year 2024
What does it mean to have won the Coach of the Year 2024?
Winning Coach of the Year for netball was incredibly special. It reflected the hard work, commitment, and passion poured into the season not just by me, but by the entire teams I’ve coached.
Netball is such a strong part of our local sporting culture, and to be acknowledged in that space was both humbling and energising.
It reminded me why I love coaching: seeing players grow in confidence, skill, and teamwork and knowing I’ve played a part in that journey.
Brayden Barr, Umpire of the Year 2024
How do the Sports Awards positively impact the Hedland community?
The Sports Awards play a vital role in celebrating the spirit of Hedland. They shine a light on the many individuals—players, coaches, volunteers and officials—who contribute to making our local sports scene vibrant and inclusive. These awards foster community pride, encourage participation and strengthen connections across clubs and codes. For young people especially, they offer inspiration and a sense of belonging. Recognising local achievements helps build a culture of appreciation and support, which is essential for the continued growth of sport in Hedland.
This event is proudly supported by Principal Partner BHP, alongside the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport.
Thank you to our sponsor