WA’s Golden Girl: Kennedy claims maiden WA Sports Star crown
After a year stacked with dazzling displays of athletic prowess, Nina Kennedy has been named the Western Australia Sport Star at the 2024 WA Sport Awards, following an extraordinary season that has captured the hearts of sports fans worldwide. Kennedy launched her remarkable year by claiming the Australian Championship title, setting the stage for an […]
Green, O’Connor Join Stunning Field for Award
Article Written by Jake Santa Maria | The West Australian An Aussie Tour de Force and a mastery of the greens have Ben O’Connor and Hannah Green firmly in contention for the SportWest WA Sports Star of the Year award. They join Olympic champions Nina Kennedy and Matt Wearn along with swimmer Iona Anderson, cricketer […]
Matt Wearn, Nina Kennedy Among Finalists for Prestigious Award
Article Written by Aaron Kirby | The West Australian An unparalleled season of success and a triumphant Olympic gold medal defence have put Nina Kennedy and Matt Wearn into the race for the SportWest WA Sports Star of the Year award. The West Australian can reveal the pole vault superstar who had the entire nation on the edge […]
Ebden, Keeney in mix after doing us proud in Paris
Article Written by Aaron Kirby | The West Australian A year dreams are made of has catapulted Olympic medallists Matt Ebden and Maddison Keeney into the reckoning for the SportWest WA Sports Star of the Year award. The doubles star who claimed Australia’s first tennis gold medal this century and the world diving phenomenon are […]
Cripps, Garbin add Stardust
Article Written by Samantha Rogers | The West Australian They are both at the top of their game, taking home their sport’s highest individual honour. And now Patrick Cripps and Sophie Garbin are in the running to be recognised as the best athletes in their home State, named as finalists for the SportWest WA Sport Star […]
Making a Splash
Article Written by Rouke Walsh | The West Australian He’s the WA-raised surfer quite literally making waves on the world stage. And now Jack Robinson could have yet another accolade to add to his glittering 2024, after being named a finalist for the SportWest WA Sport Star of the Year award. The West Australian can reveal Margaret River’s […]
Marsh and Arancini First Finalists in Chase for WA Sports Star Gong
Article Written by Caitlin Bassett | The West Australian A career-best 12 months for two of our State’s brightest stars has earned T20 cricket captain Mitch Marsh and national women’s water polo captain Zoe Arancini nominations for one of the most prestigious awards in WA sport. The West Australian can reveal the pair as the first two […]
2024 May Campbell Medallists Announced
Three remarkable individuals will be celebrated for their unwavering commitment and decades of service to WA sport, with the trio set to receive the May Campbell Medal in recognition of their distinguished service, when every level of sport gathers at Optus Stadium on Thursday 6 February for the annual WA Sport Awards. Penelope (Penny) Tanner-Hoath […]
Big-name WA talent, community clubs headline 2024 WA Sport Awards finalists
Finalists for the 2024 WA Sport Awards have been confirmed, with Olympic medallists, community clubs and a host of volunteers set to be honoured when awards are presented on Thursday 6 February 2025 at Optus Stadium. With almost 200 nominations to be celebrated, SportWest CEO Troy Kirkham said the WA Sport Awards continue to illustrate […]
Women of Sport Christmas Luncheon Raises $6420 for Worthy Australia Safe Haven Program
SportWest is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the recent Women of Sport Christmas Luncheon, presented by Hyundai, which raised an impressive $6,420 for Worthy Australia. This generous amount will fund not just one, but three Worthy Australia Safe Havens. The Worthy Safe Haven Program plays a crucial role in transforming empty houses into […]
