Nominations open for 2025 Northern Territory Sports Awards

Nominations are now open for the annual Northern Territory Sports Awards which recognise the achievements of Territory athletes, coaches, sporting officials and volunteers throughout 2024.

Northern Territory Minister for People, Sport and Culture, Jinson Charls highlighted the importance of recognising people in the sporting community noting  “the NT Sports Awards not only celebrate the outstanding talent and commitment within our sports community but also serve to inspire the next generation of Territory athletes.

“While past award winners include Olympians, Commonwealth Games champions and those who have excelled at the highest level in national and international competitions, the awards also celebrate those who make their contribution off the field.

“Sport is an important part of our great Territory lifestyle, playing a critical role in keeping Territorians connected.

“It unites us through shared experience and creates strong communities, and that’s why it’s important to also recognise the accomplishments and hard work of Territorians off the field who coach, volunteer, officiate and support our clubs and organisations.”

Nominations are now open in the following categories:

• Sportsperson of the year

• Junior sportsperson of the year

• Masters sportsperson of the year

• Team of the year

• Coach of the year

• Official of the year

• Volunteer of the year

• Local performance of the year

• Karen Schneider Sports Medicine Australia Safer Sport Award

In addition to the nine nominated awards, recommendations can also be submitted for the Hall of Champions, Roll of Honour and Steve Abala Role Model Award with nominations closing on 15th January, 2025.

The 12 award categories and nomination criteria can be found at ntsportsawards.nt.gov.au

The winners will be announced at the annual awards ceremony on Saturday 29th March 2025.

Image: AFL action at TIO Traeger Park.