Awards Overview

Bradley Matthews Memorial Award for Sporting Excellence

The Bradley Matthews Memorial Award for Sporting Excellence is open to all sports people aged 13- 18 years, who are residents of Randwick, and who attend school in the City of Randwick and who demonstrate excellence in their Sporting achievements. To allow others an opportunity, nominees are able to be nominated on multiple occasions however will only be eligible to win once.

Randwick City Junior Sports Award

The Randwick City Junior Sports Award is open to all young sports people aged 5-12 years, who are residents of the City of Randwick, and who demonstrate excellence in their Sporting achievements. Winners are selected based on the quality of entries and there may be multiple recipients of this award.

Randwick City Community Coach of the Year Award

The Randwick City Community Coach of the Year Award celebrates coaches who have made a difference to community. This Award is open to community or part-time sporting coaches who have coached a sporting team in Randwick City during the previous 12 months (July 2024 – June 2025). This award is not open to professional full-time coaches, however paid school coaches are eligible.

Randwick City Hall of Sporting Champions Inductees

The Randwick City Hall of Sporting Champions is open to all sports people who were born, or live, or have lived in Randwick City, and who have made a substantial and enduring contribution to sports including competing at a State, National, or International level. Winners are selected based on the quality of entries and there may be multiple recipients of this award.

The Randwick City Hall of Sporting Champions board is on display in the foyer of The Heffron Centre, Maroubra.

Presented under the Seal of Council, these awards acknowledge our finest athletes who join a long list of high-profile winners, including:

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2024 Winners

Bradley Matthews Memorial Award for Sporting Excellence - Luke Newrick

Luke, a proud Surf Life Saver from South Maroubra Surf Club displays awe-inspiring athletic talent, sportsmanship, and all-round community spirit. In 2024 Luke won 4 gold medals at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, and 3 gold medals and 1 silver medal at the NSW State Championships. He displays commitment, passion, and dedication to his surf life saving and beach sprint training. Luke contributes to his patrol team as a very competent surf lifesaver, and is a role model to the younger members at South Maroubra, assisting with coaching and water safety at Nippers training and events.

Randwick City Junior Sports Award - Marnie Laurence

Marnie excels in athletics, footy and surf life saving, regularly being selected as team captain for the Maroubra Saints footy team with exemplary behaviour and respect. Over the past year, Marnie has achieved remarkable success in athletics winning 3 gold medals at nationals. Including the Little Athletics Australian Best Performance for U11, 80m hurdles 12.61 National Championships School Sport Australia and achieved gold and silver medals at the Australian Track and Field National Championships, and numerous CIS and LANSW records and being selected as the Eastern Suburbs Athlete of the Year.  At the Surf Lifesaving State Championships, she secured 5 medals in total, including 3 gold medals in flags, sprints, and relays, and was named Coogee Surf Lifesaving Club Sand Competitor of the Year. In addition to these remarkable achievements, Marnie is a Sydney Swans Academy player. Marnie displays respect to referees, a dedicated team player, competitor and friend to team mates all whilst displaying great sportsmanship in her sporting achievements.

Randwick City Junior with a Disability for Sporting Excellence Award - Margaret Jordan

Margaret, a young athlete competing in swimming, athletics, and cross country at a National level. She has had multiple podium finishes in the past year, including a silver medal at National Swimming Championships. A gold medal at NSW All School Athletics in the 800m run,  bronze medals at NSW State Cross Country Championships and NSW State Athletics Championship. And two bronze medals at NSW Primary School Sports Association State Swimming Championships. This year Margaret was awarded the Kensington Public School swimming and athletics girls’ champion, and a Department of Education NSW Premier’s Sports Award.

Randwick City Youth with Disability Award for Sporting Excellence - Coco Espie

Coco is a national wheelchair athletics champion. In 2024 she won the national 1500m championship, racing just 2 seconds outside the world record. She competed in her first 10km street race, winning the junior women's division, and was the overall winner for the tournament. At the Junior Athletics Championship in Adelaide Coco won a gold, a silver and a bronze medal in the multi-class events. Coco races at all distances from 100 to 1500m, as well as seated shotput and discus, and holds the U15 and U17 records for all of these events. Coco is an active member of the Wheelchair sports community, enjoying social basketball outside her racing, and contributing to Wheelchair Sports promotional activities.

Randwick City Coach of the Year Award - Andrew Newrick

Andrew Newrick is the head beach coach (voluntary) at South Maroubra Surf Club, a role he has held for 7 years. He is responsible for all age groups of beach competition, from nippers through to masters and adaptive athletes. In addition to coaching, Andy is active as a Patrol Captain and Assistant Director of Youth. His dedication and passion have significantly contributed to the club's success, including a standout performance at the Aussie Surf Life Saving Championships, where the club achieved an impressive medal haul and final placements in all relay teams. Andy's meticulous attention to detail, especially in perfecting relay baton changes, has been crucial.

Randwick City Hall of Sporting Champions -  Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly, an indigenous man from the La Perouse area made his professional debut in 1992, and quickly made a name for himself by winning titles as NSW State welterweight, NSW State light middleweight, Australian light middleweight, Pan Asian Boxing Association (PABA) light middleweight, World Boxing Union (WBU) middleweight, and twice winning the Commonwealth light middleweight title. By 1997 he was ranked as one of the top ten boxers in the world, and went on to then contest further international titles within World Boxing Association (WBA) World light middleweight class (1999), and World Boxing Organization (WBO) Inter-Continental light middleweight class (2002). Across his ten years of professional boxing, Kevin ‘Bones’ Kelly was victorious on 27 occasions, losing 8, with 4 draws and scoring 13 knockouts. Since retiring from professional competition, Kevin has been involved at a local level, training and mentoring young Aboriginal athletes in the Randwick LGA. In 2022 Kevin was recognized for his achievements and contributions to the sport, being inducted into the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame.

Randwick City Hall of Sporting Champions - Kevin Longbottom

2023 Winners

Bradley Matthews Memorial Award for Sporting Excellence - Lucas Velasque

Randwick City Female Junior Sports Award - Kathryn Jordan

A huge congratulations to Kathryn Jordan, who is a dedicated and accomplished young swimmer and iron woman, known for her exceptional talent and perseverance. She has excelled in various competitions, notably earning multiple gold medals, including a triumphant performance at the SLS NSW State Championships in 2023. Kathryn is actively engaged in community service as a junior lifesaver at Coogee Surf Club. Recognized for her contributions, she received the "Community Service Award" in 2022 and the NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge Medal. Kathryn was also honored as the Surf Life Saving Sydney JD Athlete of the Year (11-12 years) and named School Champion for Swimming at Kensington Primary School in 2022. Her achievements place her among the top swimmers in the state.

Randwick City Male Junior Sports Award - Jaggar Phillips

A huge congratulations to Jaggar Phillips, who has made significant strides in surfing over the past year, securing sponsorships from leading brands like Billabong, Ocean & Earth, Future Fins, and Channel Island Surfboards. In 2022, he competed in five events, achieving a notable 2nd place ranking in Australia for under 12's. This year, Jaggar achieved victory at the under 14's NSW State Championships in Maroubra and earned a spot representing NSW at the Australian Titles in Philip Island. His achievements continued with a 4th place finish at the under 14's Skull Candy Oz Gromets Open in Lennox Head, an international competition. Earlier in the year, he claimed 1st place at the Under 14's NSW Junior Regional Titles at Southern Beaches.

Randwick City Junior with a Disability for Sporting Excellence Award - Emmeline Giraud

A huge congratulations to Emmeline Giraud, who has flourished since earning her MC classification in October 2022. She's distinguished herself by joining the NSW para development squad and the Matt Levy Futures squad, tackling these challenges with youthful enthusiasm. Emmeline boasts an Australian title and five State titles, setting a benchmark for her peers and earning the respect of older teammates. She mentors younger swimmers, sharing her expertise in practice sessions and assisting coaches from the poolside. Her ultimate aspiration is to compete for Australia at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, a goal that underscores her dedication and potential in para swimming.

The Randwick City Youth with a Disability for Sporting Excellence Award received no nominations for this award category in 2023

The Randwick City Coach of the Year Award - Sharon Deans

A huge congratulations to Sharon Dean, who is a pivotal figure in Coogee sports, coaching both the Coogee Netball and Coogee SLSC beach teams to remarkable success. Her leadership led to 13 Australian, 11 State, and 19 Branch medals, earning her recognition as Sydney Branch Coach of the Year. Sharon serves as Coogee Netball President, SLSS Beach Advisor, and Coogee SLSC's Compliance & Public Officer, crucial roles in their achievements. Under her guidance, Coogee's beach teams consistently rank in Australia's top three, producing seven Australian Champions in the 2022/2023 season. Sharon extends her impact by coaching nipper beach competitors across the Sydney Branch, enhancing coaching standards through her Performance Coaching certification and mentoring new coaches, with a focus on empowering female athletes. Her own competitive prowess continues to shine, securing National, State, and Branch medals in 2023.

The Randwick City Hall of Sporting Champions -  Gemma Dooley

A huge congratulations to Gemma Dooley who,  has is an all-round female sporting talent with an Australian and NSW State representative sporting career spanning three decades across three sports, including Women’s outdoor cricket, indoor cricket and golf. Her first win was in Cricket in 1992, her most recent, the triumphant 2022 Australian Women’s Senior Golf Team. Over the last decade, Gemma has given her time back to the sports she loves through volunteer governance roles on the Board of Golf NSW, the Australian Cricketer’s Association and the Minerva Network.

2022 Winners

Bradley Matthews - Frederika “Freddie” Schneideman

A huge congratulations to Freddie who has represented at regional levels in swimming, athletics, water polo, touch football, AFL and netball. Freddie played junior netball for Double Bay Diamonds at Randwick Netball Association and has represented the Sydney Netball Academy (2019-2022), NSW Swifts Academy (2021-2022), U17’s National Champions (2022), U17’s NSW Team (2021-2022) and U17’s Australian Squad (2021-2022). Freddie is a team player on and off the court and is heavily involved with her local club, umpiring, and assisting with coaching and mentoring when time permits. Freddie was named Reddam House 2021 Sports Woman of the Year.

Junior Female Sports Award - Siena Novak

Siena is an incredibly dedicated and outstanding Cross Country and Track and Field Athlete representing at State and National Levels. In 2022 Siena was selected for Nationals in NSW cross Country Schools and NSW Athletics Teams in U14’s, placing second in the NSW State All Schools Cross Country, first in the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) Cross Country, first in the Independent Girls Schools (IGSA) Cross Country, first in the NSW Cross Country Road Relays Teams and fastest U14’s over 2km. Siena is a highly respected Team Leader and mentor to her fellow athletes and is a member of the Elite Athletes Program at St Catherine’s School Waverley where she is on an “All Rounders Scholarship”.

Junior Male Sports Award - Ethan Costa

Ethan is an athlete, teammate and friend and is recognised for his humility and sportsmanship. He has achieved gold medals in the 70m, 100m, 200m and the Long Jump at the Little Athletics NSW State Athletics Championship, in 2022. He has broken long-standing records in the 70m sprint at both Zone and Regional levels. Ethan was named Sand Competitor of The Year for Coogee Nippers and Male Athlete of The Year for Randwick Botany. When Ethan isn’t competing, you will find him close to the track, cheering on and supporting his peers at Little Athletics and Nippers.

Sporting Excellence - Junior with a Disability - Margaret Jordan

Margaret is a vision-impaired (legally blind) swimmer who loves swimming in the pool and the ocean. In 2022, Margaret received three Silver Medals at the State Swimming championships, one bronze medal at the state swimming championships (multi-class) and has qualified for the National Championships in Brisbane.

Margaret is a proud member of Coogee Nippers and, in 2021, received two Coogee Minnows awards: The Age Managers Award for being at Nippers every Sunday and always participating, and the John Mudge Trophy, awarded for lifesaving.

Sporting Excellence - Youth with a Disability - Coco Imogen Espie

Coco was born with cerebral palsy and developed a passion for sports by watching her siblings play. Since starting training at NSW Wheelchair Sport, Homebush and Little Athletics, E S Marks Athletics Field, she now has dreams of becoming a Paralympian like her mentor and coach Louise Sauvage. In 2021, Coco had a great day at All Schools Carnival representing SCEGGS, winning all four of her events and breaking the Australian record for discus and shot put in her classification and age range. In March 2022, Coco went to Athletics Australia Nationals with the NSW team, competed in six events and placed first in the discus for U15s at only thirteen years of age.

Coach of the Year - Jordan Williams

Jordan lives in Maroubra and has spent twenty years as an athlete and seven years as a running coach. Jordan is the Head Coach of Athletics and Cross Country at The Emanuel School Randwick and St Catherine's Waverley. He provides more than 70 young athletes to the Randwick Botany Harriers Athletics Club. The success of his junior athletes has seen the Club dominate the NSW Winter Clubs Premierships for 2022. His squad achieved five gold and one silver medal at the NSW Cross Country Championships in June 2022 for the Randwick Botany Club. He is the youngest accredited Level 3 Performance Coach with Athletics NSW/Australia.

His highly successful training squad Up And Running based in Centennial Park is the home of countless State, National and International Level Athletes across the sports of Track and Field Athletics, Cross Country, Triathlon and Surf Sports. His squad caters for all levels of ability with more than 130 athletes aged between 5 and 20. He thrives on community and family and supports his team through a highly inclusive environment. This forms the basis for his extraordinary achievements as a coach, the pinnacle of which is undoubtedly Laura Roderick's 2022 qualification for World Junior Athletics in 1500m, 3000m and 5000m, and her selection to represent Australia at World Juniors in the 5000m.

Randwick City Hall of Sporting Champions - Jason DeLisle and Amy Parmenter

We were thrilled this year to welcome two sporting legends to the Hall of Sporting Champions.

Jason excelled in his chosen sport of Boxing as a fighter and coach for over three decades. As an amateur and after winning a Kick Boxing World Title, Jason "The Nailer" DeLisle entered the amateur boxing world and made an immediate impact.

He was selected to train at the Australian Institute of Sport prior to Australia selection to fight in Europe. Jason beat Olympic and two-time Professional World Champion Danny Green before turning professional. He, unfortunately, missed the 2000 Olympics after beating Danny Green but lost the final. Jason’s courage and determination have seen him compete in twenty-six matches and over the past few years have got him through medical treatment and stomach operations to fight Cancer. Jason is cancer free but suffers from stomach disorders from radiation and chemotherapy. Despite this, Jason still finds a way to get up and train, work, and care for his sixteen-year-old son and train and mentor aspiring young boxers in the Maroubra area. Jason has a reputation in boxing circles as one of the toughest but nicest people you will ever meet.

Amy started playing netball with Randwick Rugby Netball Club at the Randwick Netball Association in her early teens. Before her time in the Australian National League (ANL), Amy represented Netball New South Wales and Australia at U17/19 levels.

Amy was elevated to the Giants ahead of the 2019 season, having been a training partner with Canberra Giants in the ANL for the previous two years.  Amy had an outstanding debut season in 2019 at the Giants, recording the most intercepts of any midcourter in the competition and ending the year by being awarded the Rising Star/Rookie of the Year award. While Amy earned her spot in the Diamonds Squad for 2021 - 2022, she continues to dedicate time to grassroots coaching. She volunteers to coach many junior teams and players whenever her schedule allows. Amy is very committed to giving back to the PSSA Primary schools netball program, and the Randwick Netball Association and is the Founder of the Tie Dye Project which has raised over $250K for cancer charities.

2020 Winners

Bradley Matthews - James Tirado - Athletics

James Tirado is a vision-impaired para-athlete, who has represented Randwick/Botany Harriers, NSW and Australia. He has also represented Marcellin College Randwick in Athletics and Cross Country at regional, state and national events. He is a National All Schools Champion for the 800m para and holds the current Australian Record for 800m para for T13 vision-impaired athletes. James is a dedicated, hardworking athlete who not only has the determination to win state and national titles but displays care and understanding towards athletes with a disability. He has been a great role model for younger vision-impaired athletes by providing them guidance in undertaking sports and overcoming obstacles to achieve sporting success.

Junior Male Sports Award - Ruben Shepard - Cycling

Ruben started cycling in 2017, joining the Randwick Cycling Club and participating in the junior program every Saturday afternoon at Heffron Park. He quickly progressed and has been competing in events all over NSW and Australia, winning the NSW under 11 Cyclist of the Year Award in 2019 and travelling to the Netherlands and competing in a junior tour event there. Ruben has made a big contribution to junior cycling at Randwick Cycling Club, encouraging other kids to have a go and making lots of friends from within the club and around Australia.

Junior Female Sports Award - Piper Simpson - Athletics

Piper Simpson first ran competitively for Clovelly School, aged eight. Two years later she was training with Up and Running and had joined Little Athletics. In 2019 Piper was unbeaten on the track at 800m and 1500m in her age group, culminating in double individual gold at School State and National Championships. Piper is a humble champion, valuing her sporting friendships and always encouraging her teammates to do their best. Last year Piper asked to enter the Balmoral Burn – an uphill sprint- and raised over $1000 for the Children’s Hospitals.

2020 Winners of the Randwick City Hall of Sporting Champions: Lisa Hardy, Karen Hardy - Ironwoman and Surf Life Saving

Both Lisa and Karen were the first ever women to compete against the men in surf lifesaving Iron Man racing. If it wasn't for Karen and Lisa ironwoman racing wouldn't have been established. Lisa's main achievement was paving the way for the ironwomen of today as she was an original pioneer of the sport. Lisa has been a credit to her club, family and the sport of surf lifesaving. Karen's has represented Australia in conducting surf awareness training, passing on her knowledge of the sport to the younger generation entering the sport. Both Lisa and Karen have also achieved many great results racing in numerous competitions such as: Nutri Grain series, Ella Bache series, Devondale and the Meadow Lea Series. They have represented their country, state and local club at many carnivals over the years, travelling all around the world to compete. Lisa was the first women to sign a contract with surf lifesaving and Kellogg's Nutri Grain Iron Man series. Lisa and Karen are now both retired but continue to give back to the community with coaching the next generation of surf sports athletes at Maroubra Surf lifesaving club.

2020 Winner of the Randwick City Hall of Sporting Champions: Mathew Harper - Surf Life Saving

Mat has obtained almost every Surf Life Saving award including the Gold Medallion. He has been a highly valued member of Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club for 15 years and currently holds the positions of Patrol and Club Captain, Captain of Surf Rescue 30, and is an integral part of training and assessment, development camps. Mat’s focus on education and lifesaving at the club has resulted in record numbers of proficiencies, Bronze and education numbers.  He is an active champion competitor, Nippers coach and mentor for young members who fosters a caring, safe and helpful environment for all his 250+ volunteers.  Mat is a strong and influential leader within the local community as well as in the surf lifesaving community.

2019 Winners

Bradley Matthews - Kate Arnol - Taekwondo

Kate won Gold at the Korean Taekwondo Association of Australia in the 40-50kg Black Belt Division. She is currently preparing for her Senior Black Belt. Kate also plays AFL for the U18’s Maroubra Saints. Last season, Kate received the Spirit of the Game Award for her onfield behaviour and respect for others. Kate was also selected for the 2019 AFL NSW/ACT Female Talent Program Academy. She has also represented her school and local sporting clubs at state and national levels.

Junior Male - Marcus Da Silva - Swimming

Marcus attends Marcellin College Randwick, where he is recognised as the 2019 U13’s Age Champion for Swimming. At the school swimming carnival this year, he broke 2 records – one record was standing since 1985. He has achieved incredible results, including participating at the 2019 NSW State Age Championship, placing 1^st in 12 year old Boys 50m, 100m and 400m

Juniors Female - Tali Baltineshter - Javelin

Representing NSW in the under 14’s Female Javelin at the 2019 Australian National Athletics Championships. She won silver, which ranks her second in Australia even though completing 2 age groups higher.

2019 Sporting Hall of Champion - John Sutton - Rubgy League

One of the modern day legends of the Rabbitohs, 'Sutto' is the Club’s most capped first-grade player and has played more grade games for the Club than anyone else in its 111-year history. John is a Souths junior who captained the Club to its 21st premiership success in 2014, and still holds a leadership role within the squad. He became the first Rabbitohs player in history to have a Testimonial Match, which was held at the hallowed Redfern Oval.

The 2019 winners were announced at a reception hosted by the Deputy Mayor Cr Philipa Veitch on Thursday 24 October 2019.

Cr Anthony Andrews accepted the Sporting Hall of Champion Award on behalf of John Sutton.

2018 Winners

Miles Davis - Hockey

Miles was selected to represent Australia in the Youth Olympics in October 2018. He is the only U18 male player in Australia who has been selected to represent Australia in four international tournaments in 2017 and 2018. This year he was also named in the 2018 Hockey Australia’s ‘Futuroo’ squad.

2018 Male winner: Max Moylan - Swimming & Surf Lifesaving

Max excels in swimming and surf lifesaving. He has been a consistent top 10 performer at state age swimming and state nippers. He proudly represents the UNSW swimming club, Coogee Minnows and Randwick Public School.

2018 Female winner: Alice Lee - Table Tennis

Alice is a rising table tennis star and a huge talent. Her outstanding results include being ranked 8th in Australia and 3rd in New South Wales for her age group. Alice has also won two gold medals, seven silver and one bronze medal at NSW State Competitions.

2017 Winners

Bradley Matthews Memorial Award for Sporting Excellence - Scarlett Pye - Athletics

Juniors Sports Award

2017 Male winner: Bailey Habler - Athletics, swimming and rugby.

2017 Female winner: Keilani Manu - Oztag, netball, nippers, rugby 7s, rugby league and athletics.

Hall of Sporting Champions Inductee - David Warner - Cricket

2015 Winners

Bradley Matthews Memorial Award for Sporting Excellence - Lucy McJannett - Swimming

Juniors Sports Award Male winner: Malikye Kessie - Athletics/Soccer/Surf Lifesaving

Juniors Sports Award Female winner: Tamsin Colley - Cross Country/Athletics

Hall of Sporting Champions Inductees

Two new athletes were inducted into the Randwick Hall of Sporting Champions in 2015:

• Alix Verge - Croquet
• Russell Fairfax - Rugby

Complete List of Hall of Sporting Champions Inductees

2015

• Alix Verge - Croquet
• Russell Fairfax - Rugby League/Union

2014

• Michael Cheika - Rugby Union
• Tom Denniss – Running

2013

• Sally Bennett - Fencing
• Jeffrey Hunt - Marathon/Distance Running

2012

• Richard Chee Quee - Cricket
• Neville Voigt - Horseracing
• Eric Simms - Rugby League
• Peter Tunks - Rugby League
• Gary Ella - Rugby Union
• Glen Ella - Rugby Union

2011

• Simon Katich - Cricket
• Richard French OAM - Cricket
• Chelsea Pitman – Netball

2010

• George Macris - Handball

2009

• Michael Renford - Distance Swimming
• Gai Waterhouse - Horse Training

2008

• Geoffrey Martin - Athletics/Surf Life Saving
• Mark Scott - Surf Life Saving
• Rick Pendleton - Swimming

2007

• Rohan Blizard - Golf
• Linda Meech - Jockey
• Ron Crawford OAM - Olympic Walk
• Sarah Stewart - Paralympic Basketballer
• Craig Wing - Rugby League
• Kane Heussner - Surf Life Saving
• John Rodgers - Swimming

2006

• Paul Roos - AFL
• Sylvia Donohoe - Golf
• Mark Delevski - Karate
• Brad Fittler - Rugby League
• Luke Ricketson - Rugby League
• Beau Champion - Rugby League

2005

• John Cann - Athletics
• John Russell - Athletics
• David Delevski - Karate
• Joanne Sutton - Netball
• Paul Sait - Rugby League
• Adam Freier - Rugby Union
• Michael Jonson - Touch Football

1998 - 2004

• Geoffrey Lawson - Cricket
• Wally Brown - Kayaking/Surf Life Saving
• Graham Johnson - Kayaking/Surf Life Saving
• Dennis McGuire - Kayaking/Surf Life Saving
• Barry Stuart - Kayaking/Surf Life Saving
• Darren Schott - Rugby League/Surf Life Saving
• Owen Finegan - Rugby Union
• Warwick Waugh - Rugby Union
• Chris Whitaker - Rugby Union
• Matthew Howard - Surfing/Surf Life Saving
• Brett Hawke - Swimming
• Malcolm Allen - Swimming/Surf Life Saving
• Jim Findlay - Swimming/Surf Life Saving
• Natalie Saville - Walking
• Jane Saville - Walking

1998

• Frank Misson - Cricket
• Bill Cook - Horseracing
• Darren Beadman - Horseracing
• John Sattler - Rugby League
• John O'Neill - Rugby League
• Samantha O'Brien - Surf Life Saving
• Celina Hardy - Swimming
• Trevor Cracknell - Swimming/Surf Life Saving

1997

• "Snowy" Baker - All Rounder
• Ewen McKenzie - Rugby Union
• Bob Outterside - Rugby Union
• Simon Poidevin - Rugby Union
• Cyril Towers - Rugby Union
• Mike Cleary - Rugby Union/Rugby League
• Denis Heussner - Surf Life Saving
• Mina Wylie - Swimming
• Jon Donohoe - Swimming/Surf Life Saving
• Ronald McKeon - Swimming/Surf Life Saving
• Greg Rogers - Swimming/Surf Life Saving
• Neil Rogers - Swimming/Surf Life Saving
• Ron Rogers - Swimming/Surf Life Saving
• Jim Gilchrist - Tennis

1996

• Vivienne Ramsey - Dance Sport
• Isabel French - Lawn Bowls
• Marcia Ella-Duncan - Netball
• Leslie Cowie OAM - Rugby League
• John Graves - Rugby League
• Harold Horder - Rugby League
• Albert Treweek - Rugby League
• Benny Wearing - Rugby League
• David Knox - Rugby Union
• Kenneth Catchpole - Rugby Union
• John Le Marseny - Surf Life Saving
• Mark Scott - Surfing/Touch football
• Keith Little - Swimming
• Mary Reitano - Tennis

1995

• Donald Campbell - Athletics
• Alan Cripps - Cricket
• Alec Marks - Cricket
• Dennise Hutton - Golf
• Wayne Harris - Horseracing
• J.W Thompson - Horseracing
• Terese Kennedy - Netball
• Cheryl McCormack - Netball
• Len Holt - Professional Wrestling
• Mervyn Wood LVO MBE QPM - Rowing
• Howard Hallett Snr - Rugby League
• Arthur Hennessy - Rugby League
• Ron Coote - Rugby League
• Jeffrey Sayle - Rugby Union
• Jack Garrett - Squash
• Christopher Gately - Surf Life Saving
• Michael Porra - Surf Life Saving
• Pat Manning - Surf Life Saving
• Tony Seddon - Surfing/Surf life
• Des Renford MBE OHC - Swimming
• Alan Langford - Swimming
• Christopher Harrison - Water Polo

1994

• George Campbell - Athletics
• Sue Mahony - Athletics
• Jack Chegwyn - Cricket
• Lionel Cox - Cycling
• Julie Speight - Cycling
• Harry Berwick MBE - Golf
• Sharon (Gilligan) Jack-Carlin - Gymnastics
• Kevin Moses - Horseracing
• Dennis Green - Kayaking
• Myra Hammond - Lawn Bowls
• Nicole Cusack - Netball
• Sharon Finnan OAM - Netball
• Clive Churchill - Rugby League
• Bob McCarthy MBE - Rugby League
• David Campese - Rugby Union
• Colin Windon - Rugby Union
• John Kosmina - Soccer
• Barry Rodgers - Surf Life Saving
• Syd Ball - Tennis
• Lesley Bowrey - Tennis

1993

• Michael Whitney - Cricket
• Alan Turner - Cricket
• Dan Cullen Snr - Golf
• Noel Bartell - Golf
• Paul Fallon - Handball
• Ron Quinton - Horseracing
• Andrew Noel Scott - Lawn Bowls
• Dorrie Macdonald - Lawn Bowls
• Keeley Devery - Netball
• Susan Kenny - Netball
• A.D Watson - Rifle Shooting
• Gary Stevens - Rugby League
• Nicholas Shehadie - Rugby Union
• Mark Ella - Rugby Union
• Wally Meagher - Rugby Union
• Jack Cannot - Surf Life Saving
• Leigh Habler - Swimming
• Max Metzker - Swimming
• Thelma (Coyne) Long - Tennis
• Wal Spicer - Water Skiiing