City of Mandurah's 2021 Sports Awards ceremony, held last night at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club, saw a number of local sporting heroes celebrated for their achievements throughout the year.
The event was designed to amplify local sporting clubs, volunteers and athletes who go above and beyond for their respective sports.
Mark Readings was the evening's MC and Olivia Vivian from Australian Ninja Warrior made an appearance as a special guest speaker, with various presenters helping to announce winners in the 11 following categories.
Masters Sportsperson of the Year
Nominees:
- Hiroko Cording
- Ian Macpherson
- Sharon Davis
- Pauline Wingate
Winner: Sharon Davis - Athletics
Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability
Nominees:
- Aaron Camm
- Gary Noble
- Chris Noble
- Graham McGee
- Tamikia Galgey
Winner: Aaron Camm - Wheelchair Rugby & Sailing
Sportsperson of the Year
Nominees:
- Alex Winwood
- Suzanne Gibbs
- Ella Sigley
- Jade Anderson
Winner: Alex Winwood - Boxing
Junior Sportsperson of the Year
Nominees:
- Calia Vlastuin
- Aisha Wright
- Corey Wasley
- Finlay Larmour
- Sean Alcorn
Winner: Finlay Larmour - Swimming
Female Volunteer of the Year
Nominees:
- Lynn Strother
- Jax Daw
- Glenice Tatham
- Jan Branch
Winner: Lynn Strother
Male Volunteer of the Year
Nominees:
- Ethan Norris
- David Chisholm
- Darren Gould
- Liam Gould
Winner: David Chisholm - Cricket
Junior Volunteer of the Year
Nominees:
- Jess Grigio
- Zavier Hunter
- Sydnee Gould
- Jazmyn Banyard
Winner: Jess Grigio - Volleyball
Inclusion Program or Event
Nominees:
- Mandurah Basketball Association's "Basketball All Abilities Mandurah" (B.A.M) Program
- South Mandurah Tennis Club's "Tennis For All" Program
- Mandurah Cricket Club's Integrated Cricket Program
- Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club's Starfish Nippers Program
Winner: Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club's Starfish Nippers Program
Club of the Year
Nominees:
- Mandurah Filipino Sports Club
- Peel Aquatic Club
- Mandurah Junior Cricket Club
- Mandurah Surf Lifesaving Club
Winner: Peel Aquatic Club
Team of the Year
Nominees:
- Peel Thunder Football Club WAFLW Team
- Halls Head Cricket Club Ladies T20
- Halls Head Football & Netball Club Colts
- Mandurah Crabs Men's Div1 Volleyball Team
Winner: Peel Thunder Football Club WAFLW Team
Samantha Ferguson
Samantha Ferguson is a journalist at the Mandurah Mail. She is an entertainment, sport, crime, community and education journalist with a special interest in investigative pieces and human interest stories.
Samantha Ferguson is a journalist at the Mandurah Mail. She is an entertainment, sport, crime, community and education journalist with a special interest in investigative pieces and human interest stories.
