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Sailing Awards

The Australian Sailing Awards have been the premier off-water celebration for sailing in Australia for many decades. The State Sailing Awards recognise the outstanding performances of sailors, volunteers, officials and clubs in our states and territories, with winners of the State Sailing Awards than automatically being nominated for the annual Australian Sailing Awards.

Nominations have now closed for 2024. 


Australian Sailing Awards Presentation

Date: Friday 1 November
Venue: Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour

Australian Sailing Awards & Hall of Fame Induction Gala Dinner

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Australian Sailing Awards Presentation

Friday 1 November:Australian Sailing Awards & Hall of Fame Induction Gala Dinner

 

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Nomination information

Nominations open: Monday June 3 2024
Nominations close:
Monday August 12 2024 (5:00pm AEST)

Nomination period: 1st August 2023 – 8th August 2024

Nominations will first be judged for their relevant State Awards, with the winning nominations from the State Awards then put forward as nominees to the judging panel of the National Australian Sailing Awards. 

Australian Sailing Awards are presented for the following categories:

Individual Award Categories

  • Male Sailor of the Year
  • Female Sailor of the Year
  • Para Sailor of the Year
  • Youth Sailor of the Year
  • Team of the Year
  • Coach of the Year

Club Award Categories

  • Club of the Year - Category A
  • Club of the Year - Category B
  • Instructor of the Year
  • Official of the Year
  • Volunteer of the Year

Sport Award Categories

  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • SheSails Award
  • Sport Professional Award
  • Sport Promotion Award
  • Sustainability Award