Wellington and Reeves Albany

Sportsperson of the Year Awards

This highly anticipated occasion stands as one of the pinnacle events of the year for our local sporting community, where we come together to officially recognise the remarkable accomplishments of Albany's exceptional athletes, spanning all age groups from the youth to the seasoned veterans.

The Albany region takes pride in being home to a wealth of exceptional sporting talent, both on and off the field. Our roster of high-profile athletes is widely celebrated, and our off-field contributors are equally outstanding. The annual awards ceremony serves as a platform to unite these remarkable individuals, honouring their accomplishments and unwavering dedication to the advancement of sport and recreation within the region. 

The Wellington and Reeves Albany Sportsperson of the Year Awards acknowledges the accomplishments of individuals within the sport and recreation industry across the following categories:

Nominations are collated on a monthly basis and reviewed by a judging panel for the selection of the monthly sportsperson winners. The City of Albany encourages local sporting clubs to nominate athletes from their clubs for the Sports Person of the Year Awards.

Key Dates

Nominations are now open for 2025

Complete your monthly nominations here!

If you have any queries, please email judith.want@albany.wa.gov.au 

Eligibility Criteria

Please ensure you read through and understand the eligibility criteria before submitting your application forms.

Sportsperson of the Year Awards 2025 Eligibility Criteria

2024 Wellington and Reeves Sportsperson of the Year Awards Event Highlight Video

Past Winners

Congratulations to all of our winners and finalists for their accomplishments.





Our overall winners

Retravision Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award:
Ben Blechynden - Hockey

Castlehow Senior Sportsperson of the Year Award:
Shawah Jin - Muay Thai

Sound Life  Master Sportsperson of the Year Award:
Brett Hall -  AFL

Wellington & Reeves Albany Sportsperson of the Year Award:
Ryan Slater - Volleyball (Award accepted by Julianne and Simon Slater)

 


Congratulations to all of our winners and finalists for their accomplishments.





Our overall winners

Retravision Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award:
Demi Burns - Athletics

Castlehow Senior Sportsperson of the Year Award:
Connor Bunce - Soccer

Sound Life Veteran Sportsperson of the Year Award:
Steve Hurley - Shooting

Albany Finance Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award: Tom Gawned, Swimming

Impulse Cycles Senior Sportsperson of the Year Award: Craig Wiggins, Cycling
National Lifestyle Villages Veteran Sportsperson of the Year Award - Paul Murray, Hockey
Wellington & Reeves Albany Sportsperson of the Year Award - Craig Wiggins, Cycling
Albany Finance Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award: Craig Wiggins, Albany Cycling Club
Impulse Cycles Senior Sportsperson of the Year Award: Steven Moss, Water Skiing
National Lifestyle Villages Veteran Sportsperson of the Year Award – Dermot Buckly, Triathlon
Wellington & Reeves Albany Sportsperson of the Year Award – Steven Moss, Water Skiing
Albany Finance Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award: Craig Wiggins, Albany Cycling Club
Impulse Cycles Senior Sportsperson of the Year Award: Sonja Johnson, Equestrian
National Lifestyle Villages Veteran Sportsperson of the Year Award – Rob Slattery, Surf Life Saving
Wellington & Reeves Albany Sportsperson of the Year Award – Craig Wiggins, Cycling
Albany Finance Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award: Craig Wiggins, Albany Cycling Club
Impulse Cycles Senior Sportsperson of the Year Award: Steven Hurley, Shooting
National Lifestyle Villages Veteran Sportsperson of the Year Award – Dermot Buckly, Triathlon
Wellington & Reeves Albany Sportsperson of the Year Award – Steven Hurley, Shooting

Albany Finance Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award: Blake Watson, Speedway

Impulse Cycles Senior Sportsperson of the Year Award: Steven Hurley, Shooting
National Lifestyle Villages Veteran Sportsperson of the Year Award – Rob Slattery, Surf Life Saving
Wellington & Reeves Albany Sportsperson of the Year Award – Rob Slattery, Surf Life Saving
Albany Finance Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award: Blake Watson, Speedway
Impulse Cycles Senior Sportsperson of the Year Award: Steven Hurley, Shooting
National Lifestyle Villages Veteran Sportsperson of the Year Award – Adrian Shepherd, Surfing
Wellington & Reeves Albany Sportsperson of the Year Award – Steven Hurley, Shooting