The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald in-conjunction with Colonial First State present the third annual Sports Performer Awards. These Awards aim to be one of the most prestigious prizes in Australian Sport – recognising the very best Performers from the previous 12 months. Unlike other major Awards, the Sports Performer of the Year Awards are voted for by Australia’s passionate sporting public.
The Awards consist of 5 categories and the winners will be announced at a special function to be held at Star City Casino on Wednesday, 25 November, 2009.
Voting opens 9.00AM Eastern Standard Time on Friday 30 October, 2009
Voting closes 5.00PM Eastern Standard Time on Friday 20 November, 2009
Voter Prize Winner: Danis Georgopoulos, QLD
Voting Panel
- Alex Lavelle
- Andrew Maher
- Dan Silkstone
- David Dick
- Greg Baum
- Richard Hinds
- Roy Masters
- Shane McInnes
- Scott Spits
- Ben Coady
- Ian Fuge
- Jacquelin Magnay
- John Gibbs
- Nik Howe
- Brad McEwan
- Stephen Samuelson
- Peter Psaltis
- Karl Langdon
Click Here to see out 2008 Honour Roll
- Sports Performer of the Year, Matthew Mitcham, Diving
- Team Performance of the Year, Women’s 4 x 200m relay
- Coach Performance of the Year, Alastair Clarkson, Hawthorn
- Young Performer of the Year, Melissa Wu, Diving
- Performer of the Year with a Disability – Matthew Cowdrey
- International Performer of the Year, Michael Phelps, Swimming
Click Here to see our 2007 Honour Roll
- Sports Performer of the Year, Cadel Evans, Cycling
- Team Performance of the Year, Australian Cricket Team
- Coach Performer of the Year, Craig Bellamy, Melbourne Storm
- Young Performer of the Year, Israel Folau, Melbourne Storm
Sports Performer of the Year
All sports performances by individuals during the 12 month period commencing on 1 November 2008 and concluding on 31 October 2009.
- All sports considered for nomination including individual performances within a team.
- Nominees must be an Australian citizen.
- Minimum of six and a maximum of ten nominees selected by panel.
- Winner will be selected by the public through an on-line voting system.
- Voters will be restricted to one vote only as per T&C’s.
- Voting period will run from 30 October - 20 November, 2009.
Team Performance of the Year
All sports performances by teams during the 12 month period commencing on 1 November 2008 and concluding on 31 October 2009
- All team sports will be considered for nomination.
- Team must represent Australia or an area/club within Australia.
- Between four and eight nominees selected by panel.
- Winner will be selected by the public through an on-line voting system
- Voters will be restricted to one vote only as per T&C’s.
- Voting period will run from 30 October - 20 November, 2009.
Coach Performer of the Year
All sports performances by individuals during the 12 month period commencing on 1 November 2008 and concluding on 31 October 2009.
- All sports will be considered for nomination.
- Coach must represent Australia or an area/club within Australia but does not need to be an Australian citizen.
- Between four and eight nominees selected by panel.
- Winner will be selected by the public through an on-line voting system
- Voters will be restricted to one vote only as per T&C’s.
- Voting period will run from 30 October - 20 November, 2009.
Young Performer of the Year
All sports performances by individuals during the 12 month period commencing on 1 November 2008 and concluding on 31 October 2009.
- All sports will be considered for nomination.
- Nominees must be an Australian citizen.
- Between four and eight nominees selected by panel.
- Winner will be selected by the public through an on-line voting system
- Voters will be restricted to one vote only as per T&C’s.
- Voting period will run from 30 October - 20 November, 2009.
Performer of the Year with a Disability
All sports performances by individuals during the 12 month period commencing on 1 November 2008 and concluding on 31 October 2009.
- All sports will be considered for nomination.
- Nominees must be an Australian citizen.
- Between four and eight nominees selected by panel.
- Winner will be selected by the public through an on-line voting system
- Voters will be restricted to one vote only as per T&C’s.
- Voting period will run from 30 October - 20 November, 2009.
Colonial First State
As a company driven by performance, Colonial First State is proud to be the presenting partner for these awards. The drive and determination of these sportspeople are values held dear at Colonial First State. Which is another reason why they're one of Australia's most awarded fund managers. To find out more, visit www.colonialfirststate.com.au
