Finalists of NSWIS Awards Announced

The remarkable achievements of our state’s world class athletes have been recognised in nominations for the 2022 NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) Awards.

NSWIS CEO Professor Kevin Thompson celebrated the high calibre of award nominees and congratulated the finalists across the seven award categories.

“Our NSWIS-supported athletes delivered magnificent results on the world stage this year at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics and at the Commonwealth Games, with 84 athletes winning 28 medals for Australia,” Professor Thompson said. 

“These extraordinary achievements should inspire every child, able and para bodied, to follow their sporting dreams.

“As we look to Paris 2024 and beyond, NSWIS will continue to provide world leading coaching, performance support and daily training environments to support our athletes achieve podium performances.”

The award finalists for 2022 include:

• The Australian College of Physical Education Academic Excellence
  • Lucy Coleman, Rowing
  • Madison de Rozario, Athletics
  • Patrick Holt, Rowing
  • Mackenzie Little, Athletics
  • Olivia O’Rourke, Diving

• Ian Thorpe AM Outstanding Achievement Award presented by Powerade
  • Jakara Anthony, Winter Sports
  • Madison de Rozario, Athletics
  • Oliver Hoare, Athletics
  • Evan O’Hanlon, Athletics
  • Eleanor Patterson, Athletics

• Southern Design Junior Athlete of the Year
  • Tess Coady, Winter Sports
  • Abbey Connor, Swimming
  • Jasmine Greenwood, Swimming
  • Isabella Scammell, Rowing
  • Ben Tudhope, Winter Sports

• Musashi Coach of the Year
  • Myriam Fox, Canoe Slalom
  • Adam Kable, Swimming
  • Peter McNiel and Kate Blamey, Winter Sports
  • Louise Sauvage, Athletics
  • Alex Stewart, Athletics

• Valour Male Athlete of the Year
  • Thomas Cornish, Cycling
  • Oliver Hoare, Athletics
  • Timothy Hodge, Swimming
  • Ben Tudhope, Winter Sports
  • Bradley Woodward, Swimming

• Office of Sport Female Athlete of the Year
  • Jakara Anthony, Winter Sports
  • Tess Coady, Winter Sports
  • Madison de Rozario, Athletics
  • Jessica Fox, Canoe Slalom
  • Lauren Parker, Triathlon
  • Eleanor Patterson, Athletics

• Sydney Olympic Park Authority Program of the Year
  • Athletics
  • Canoe Sprint
  • Diving
  • Swimming
  • Winter Sports

The winners of each category will be announced at the NSWIS Awards on the evening of Thursday 27^th October at The Star Sydney.