Central Coast Sport Awards Nominations

The Central Coast Sports Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of our local athletes, teams, associations, and volunteers who work tirelessly to provide sport and active recreation opportunities across the Central Coast.

The Awards are held annually in late November with nominations open during June and closing the last week in October.

The nomination/award achievement period is October previous year to September of the current awards year.

Award Categories:

Sportsperson of the Year
Young Sportsperson of the Year (aged 18yrs or younger during awards period)
Local Champion Sportsperson of the Year (a person who plays in a Central Coast competition)
Para Sportsperson of the Year
Masters Sportsperson of the Year
Team of the Year
Young Team of the Year
Event of the Year
Coach of the Year
Official of the Year
Young Volunteer/Coach/Official (aged 18yrs or younger during awards period)
Club/Association of the Year

The Awards are open to anyone to nominate, and we encourage all sports to nominate their winners at Association and Club level

Nominate someone for the 2026 Central Coast Sports Awards

Sportsperson of the Year

2026 Sportsperson of the Year Nomination

Sportsperson of the Year

Achievements from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.

Criteria

Recognition of a sportsperson who exhibits the highest level of skill, performance, and dedication to their sport throughout the nominated awards period

Nominee Details

Nominee First Name

Nominee Last Name

Sport/Organisation

Nominee Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Phone/Mobile

Image Upload - Please upload 2 high quality images of the nominee, preferably in action

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Nominator Details

Details of the person making the nomination

We will let you know of the outcome of your nomination after the nominations are assessed. Thankyou for taking the time to complete this nomination.

Nominator First Name

Nominator Last Name

Mobile - in case we have questions

Sportsperson Achievements

Achievements at International level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at National level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at State level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at Regional level (nil if not applicable)

Any other accolades or related achievements (nil if not applicable)

Young Sportsperson of the Year

2026 Young Sportsperson Nomination

Young Sportsperson of the Year

Achievements from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.

"Young" is defined as 18 years or younger within nomination period

Criteria

Recognition of a sportsperson, competing in youth events, who exhibits the highest level of skill, performance, and dedication to their sport throughout the nominated awards period

Nominee Details

Nominee First Name

Young Sportsperson Last Name

Organisation

Young Sportsperson Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Phone/Mobile

Image Upload - Please upload 2 high quality images of the nominee, preferably in action

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Nominator Details

Details of the person making the nomination

We will let you know of the outcome of your nomination after the nominations are assessed. Thankyou for taking the time to complete this nomination.

Nominator First Name

Nominator Last Name

Mobile - in case we have questions

Young Sportsperson Achievements

Achievements at International level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at National level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at State level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at Regional level (nil if not applicable)

Any other accolades or related achievements (nil if not applicable)

Community Sportsperson of the Year - Local Champion

2026 Community Sportsperson Nomination

Community Sportsperson of the Year - Local Champion

Central Coast Sport Awards - Achievements from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026

Criteria

Recognition of a sportsperson competing in local competition and regional level representative competition, who exhibits the highest level of skill, performance, and dedication to their sport throughout the nominated awards period.

This category recognises athletes performing at Central Coast level as distinguished from athletes performing at elite national and international level competition (who should be nominated in the “Sportsperson” category)

Sportsperson Details

Nominee First Name

Nominee Last Name

Organisation

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Phone/Mobile

Image Upload - please provide 2 images, a headshot in team gear and an action shot

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Details of person completing the nomination

Nominator First Name

Nominator Last Name

Phone number (in case of questions only)

Community Sportsperson Achievements

Club Played for and Achievements

Other accolades and achievements (nil if not applicable)

Para Sportsperson of the Year

2026 Para Sportsperson of the Year Nomination

Para Sportsperson of the Year

Central Coast Sport Awards - Achievements from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026

Criteria

Recognition of a sportsperson, competing with a disability, who exhibits the highest level of skill, performance, and dedication to their sport throughout the nominated awards period.

Sportsperson Details

Nominee First Name

Nominee Last Name

Organisation

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Phone/Mobile

Image Upload - please upload 2 images - a headshot and an action shot

Choose File

Details of person completing the nomination

We will let you know of the outcome of your nomination after the nominations are assessed. Thankyou for taking the time to complete this nomination.

Nominator First Name

Nominator Last Name

Phone (in case of questions only)

Nominee Achievements

Achievements at International level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at National level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at State level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at Regional level (nil if not applicable)

Any other accolades or related achievements (nil if not applicable)

Masters Sportsperson of the Year

2026 Masters Sportsperson of the Year Nomination

Masters Sportsperson of the Year

Central Coast Sport Awards - Achievements from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.

"Masters" is defined as Masters competition, not Open competition

Criteria

Recognition of a sportsperson, competing in recognised Masters events, who exhibits the highest level of skill, performance, and dedication to their sport throughout the nominated awards period.

Masters Sportsperson Details

Nominee First Name

Nominee Last Name

Organisation

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Phone/Mobile

Image Upload - please upload 2 high res images - one action and one head shot

Choose File

Details of the person making this nomination

We will let you know of the outcome of your nomination after the nominations are assessed. Thankyou for taking the time to complete this nomination.

Nominator First Name

Nominator Last Name

Mobile (only in case we have questions)

Sportsperson's Achievements

Achievements at International level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at National level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at State level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at Regional level (nil if not applicable)

Any other accolades or related achievements (nil if not applicable)

Team of the Year

2026 Team of Year Nomination

Team of the Year

Central Coast Sport Awards - Achievements from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026

Criteria

Recognition of a team, based on or representing the Central Coast, who exhibit success at the highest level of competition for their sport during the nominated awards period. The team must compete in a recognised team event ie. 4 x 100 relay, U18 NSW XX Championships etc. A team nomination cannot consist of a club that competes at a championships, but may be a team within that club.

Team Details

Organisation

Team Contact First Name

Team Contact Surname

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Phone/Mobile

Image Upload - please upload 2 images of the team, a logo and a team shot

Choose File

Details of person nominating this Team

Nominator First Name

Nominator Last Name

Phone Number (only for questions regarding the nomination)

Team Achievements

Achievements at International Level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at National Level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at State Level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at Regional Level (nil if not applicable)

Any Other Accolades or Related Achievements (nil if not applicable)

Young Team of the Year

2026 Young Team of Year Nomination

Young Team of the Year

Central Coast Sport Awards - Achievements from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.

Young means playing in 18 years or younger competition within the nomination period.

Criteria

Recognition of a team, based on or representing the Central Coast, who exhibit success at the highest level of competition for their sport during the nominated awards period.

The team must compete in a recognised team event ie. 4 x 100 relay, U18 NSW XX Championships etc. A team nomination cannot consist of a club that competes at a championships, but may be a team within that club.

Team Details

Team Name

Team Contact First Name

Team Contact Surname

Organisation

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Phone/Mobile

Image Upload

Choose File

Details of person making the nomination

Nominator First Name

Nominator Last Name

Phone number (only if we have questions regarding the nomination)

Team Achievements

Achievements at International Level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at National Level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at State Level (nil if not applicable)

Achievements at Regional Level (nil if not applicable)

Any Other Accolades or Related Achievements (nil if not applicable)

Sporting Event of the Year

2026 Event of Year Nomination

Event of the Year

Central Coast Sport Awards - Achievements from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026

Criteria

Recognition of a sporting event (not a function) organised and conducted by a local sporting organisation and held on the Central Coast during the nominated awards period.

Event hosted on the Central Coast by a local individual sport and/or active recreation organisation.

Organisation Details

The organisation who conducted the event

Club/Association Organising the Event

Event Name and Dates held

Event Contact First Name

Last Name

Organisation Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Phone/Mobile

Image Upload - please upload 2 images - a logo and an event image

Choose File

Details of person making this nomination

Nominator First Name

Nominator Last Name

Phone Number (only in case we have any questions)

Nominee Achievements

Describe the Event

Why should this event win "Event of the Year"?

Coach of the Year

2026 Coach of Year Nomination

Coach of the Year

Achievements from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026

Criteria
Recognition of a coach of a local, state, national or international individual or team for their outstanding leadership and success of their athlete(s) throughout the nominated awards period.

Coach Details

Nominee First Name

Nominee Last Name

Organisation

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Phone/Mobile

Image Upload - please provide 2 images, a headshot and one action shot

Choose File

Details of person nominating the Coach

We will let you know of the outcome of your nomination after the nominations are assessed. Thankyou for taking the time to complete this nomination.

Nominator First Name

Nominator Last Name

Coach's Achievements

Please be as detailed as possible

Coach's Achievements

What makes this coach worthy of the "Coach of the Year" award?

Volunteer of the Year

2026 Volunteer of the Year Nomination

Volunteer of the Year

Central Coast Sport Awards - Achievements from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026

Criteria

Recognition of a volunteer administrator or other recognised position holder (other than coach or official) in a sporting organisation for their outstanding service, dedication, innovation and leadership etc throughout the nominated awards period.

Volunteer Details

Volunteer First Name

Volunteer Surname

Organisation

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Phone/Mobile

Image Upload - please upload a clear image of the volunteer in action or team gear

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Details of person nominating the Volunteer

First Name

Last Name

Volunteer Achievements

Role(s) and Work for the Organisation during the nomination period

Positive Impact/Contribution to their organisation (can include other roles, achievements)

Official of the Year

Young Coach/Official of the Year

2026 Young Coach or Official of the Year Nomination

Young Coach or Official of the Year

Central Coast Sport Awards - Achievements from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.

"Young" is defined as 18 years or younger during the nomination period.

Criteria

Recognition of a young person who is a coach or official in a sporting organisation for their service, dedication, innovation and leadership etc throughout the nominated awards period.

Young Coach or Official Details

Nominee First Name

Nominee Last Name

Organisation

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Phone/Mobile

Image Upload - please upload an image of the coach/official in action or in team gear

Choose File

Details of person nominating the Young Coach or Official

Nominator First Name

Nominator Last Name

Mobile (just in case we need to ask questions)

Nominee Achievements

What qualifications have they received/training for their role? (nil if not applicable)

What are their achievements as a Young Coach or Official?

Other achievements or recognition (nil if not applicable)

Club/Association of the Year

2026 Club/Association of the Year Nomination

Club/Association of the Year

Central Coast Sport Awards - Achievements from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.

Criteria

Recognition of a Central Coast-based sporting organisation that demonstrates excellence in development and performance during the nomination period.

Club/Association Details

Organisation Name

Organisation Contact First Name

Organisation Contact Last Name

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Phone/Mobile

Organisation website or socials

Image Upload - please upload 2 photos, a logo and an action pic

Choose File

Details of person nominating the Organisation/Club

Nominator First Name

Nominator Last Name

Phone Number (only if we have questions)

Club/Association Achievements

Key Achievements of the Club/Association during the nomination period

What sets this Club/Association apart from others?

Central Coast Sport Awards Nominations

Nominate someone for the 2026 Central Coast Sports Awards

Sportsperson of the Year

Criteria

Nominee Details

Nominator Details

Sportsperson Achievements

Young Sportsperson of the Year

Criteria

Nominee Details

Nominator Details

Young Sportsperson Achievements

Community Sportsperson of the Year - Local Champion

Criteria

Sportsperson Details

Details of person completing the nomination

Community Sportsperson Achievements

Para Sportsperson of the Year

Criteria

Sportsperson Details

Details of person completing the nomination

Nominee Achievements

Masters Sportsperson of the Year

Criteria

Masters Sportsperson Details

Details of the person making this nomination

Sportsperson's Achievements

Team of the Year

Criteria

Team Details

Details of person nominating this Team

Team Achievements

Young Team of the Year

Criteria

Team Details

Details of person making the nomination

Team Achievements

Event of the Year

Criteria

Organisation Details

Details of person making this nomination

Nominee Achievements

Coach of the Year

Coach Details

Details of person nominating the Coach

Coach's Achievements

Volunteer of the Year

Criteria

Volunteer Details

Details of person nominating the Volunteer

Volunteer Achievements

Official of the Year

Criteria

Details of the Official

Details of person nominating the Official

Official Achievements

Young Coach or Official of the Year

Criteria

Young Coach or Official Details

Details of person nominating the Young Coach or Official

Nominee Achievements

Club/Association of the Year

Criteria

Club/Association Details

Details of person nominating the Organisation/Club

Club/Association Achievements