REVEALED: All the finalists for the Northern Territory Sports Awards
The finalists for the coveted annual NT Sports Awards can be revealed. See who made the cut here.
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The list of 2024’s Northern Territory Sports Awards finalists can finally be revealed.
Comprised of the NT’s elite coaches, officials, volunteers and clubs who not only excelled but made an impact through their achievements last year will be recognised at the annual awards next month.
“The Northern Territory Sports Awards recognise the efforts of all players, coaches and volunteers who have excelled and made significant contributions to the NT’s sporting community,” Minister for Sport Kate Worden said.
“The Northern Territory has a proud history of producing athletes that have participated at Olympic Games, the AFL and at the highest levels in many other sports.
“For the athletes who excel and reach the top, they learn and hone the skills that make them great athletes in grass root sporting clubs and organisations across the NT.
“There are also many volunteer coaches and volunteers who put in hours of their time to develop our athletes and create a great atmosphere for everyone who wants to take part.”
NT Sports Awards 2024 Finalists
Karen Schneider Sports Medicine Australia Safer Sport Award
– Bridie Duggan (Basketball)
– Jan Wray (Aussie rules, Rugby League)
– Michelle Krake (Aussie rules)
Local Performance of the Year
– Caleb Nicol (Motorsport)
– Owen Hamilton (Polocrosse)
– Verdi Football Club – MPL Team (Football)
Volunteer of the Year
– Bianca Scrymgour (Rugby League)
– Esther Rika (Golf)
– Kristy Sheehy (Sailing)
Official of the Year
– Darcy Lawrence (Touch Football)
– Jeremy Chin (Athletics)
– Peter Wright (Golf)
Coach of the Year
– Alanna Field (Sailing)
– Nicole Mutimer (Equestrian)
– Undara Weerasinghe (Cricket)
Team of the Year
– Darwin Salties Wheelchair Basketball Team
– Darwin Swimming Club
– Ropearoos – Sammy and Abbey George (Skipping)
Masters Sportsperson of the Year
– Jane Slater (Hockey)
– John Bermingham (Athletics)
– Phillip Brownscombe (Cycling)
Junior Sportsperson of the Year
– Macey Sheridan (Swimming)
– Skyla Chatterton (Muay Thai)
– Thomas Menzies (Cricket)
Sportsperson of the Year
– Alannah Joyce (Judo)
– Brooke Peris (Hockey)
– Joel Kelso (Motorsports)
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