Nominations now open for the 2026 Sports Star Awards

The annual awards will be held on Wednesday 16 September 2026, recognising excellence both on and off the field, from emerging junior talent to lifelong contributors to sport.

This year, a $7,500 cash prize pool will be awarded across 12 categories, acknowledging sporting success, leadership, inclusion and volunteerism.

Award categories include:

• Junior Sports Star of the Year
• Senior Sports Star of the Year
• Masters Sports Star of the Year
• Junior Volunteer of the Year
• Senior Volunteer of the Year
• Club of the Year
• Team of the Year
• Club Governance Award
• Inclusion Program or Event of the Year
• Keren Ugle (Senior) Indigenous Sports Star of the Year
• Sports Person of the Year with Disability
• John Brown Lifetime Achievement Memorial Award

City of Rockingham Mayor Lorna Buchan said the Sports Star Awards were a chance for the community to publicly recognise the people who make local sport thrive.

“The Sports Star Awards provide an important opportunity for clubs, families, teammates and community members to shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond, whether through sporting performance, leadership, inclusion or longstanding service,” Mayor Buchan said.

“Behind every great sporting moment is a network of dedicated volunteers, coaches and support people, and these awards celebrate the commitment and passion that keep our local sporting community strong.”

For more information visit Sports Star Awards.

Image: Mayor Lorna Buchan (right) with the winners of the 2025 Sports Star Team Award category, Secret Harbour Surf Life Saving Club Line Throw Relay Team.