It's time to shine for homegrown sporting role models in the community with nominations now open for the 2021 City of Mandurah Sports Awards.
Local sports players, clubs, volunteers and those behind the scenes can be nominated for these prestigious annual awards, which recognise and support Mandurah's sporting stars.
The awards acknowledge achievement and excellence among the local sporting community, honouring sports people, volunteers and clubs who have a strong connection with or are based in Mandurah and have achieved success within their field.
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Mayor Rhys Williams said the Mandurah Sports Awards is a chance to celebrate the local sporting community and all their achievements of the past year.
"This is a great opportunity for everyone to come together to recognise sporting stars, standout clubs, and those who worked hard in the background to make local sport and recreation a great success," he said.
"Mandurah has a passionate sporting community with many sportspeople making great achievements in their chosen field. There are also many people who volunteer their time to organise the teams and clubs, and without them, sport wouldn't run as smoothly.
"It's time to nominate our local sporting heroes and give them a big shout out for all the amazing things they do."
Now in its seventh year, the Mandurah Sports Awards have celebrated some of the City's most inspirational and dedicated community members, showcasing homegrown talent.
Wakeboarder Symonne Kennedy was the winner of the 2020 Mandurah Sports Award for the 'Masters Sports Person of the Year' category.
For anyone thinking of entering a Masters competition Ms Kennedy said, "Go for it! Don't let anyone tell you that you can't. Make sure you're fit and healthy, your body is strong and prepared but most of all have a positive mindset. That's very important. You are never too old to learn".
Nominations close on Saturday, September 25, and winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club on November 24.
Olympic gymnast and Australian Ninja Warrior star Olivia Vivian will be the special guest speaker on the night.
The nine categories are:
- Sports Person of the Year
- Masters Sports Person of the Year
- Junior Sports Person of the Year
- Sports Person of the Year with a Disability
- Team of the Year
- Club of the Year
- Junior Team of the Year
- 'Ken Phillips' Male Volunteer of the Year
- Female Volunteer of the Year
- Junior Volunteer of the Year
- Inclusion Program or Event
To make a nomination go to www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/sportsawards
