2021 State Government of Victoria
Outstanding Contribution to Sport

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The Victorian Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award is presented to an individual or organisation in recognition of outstanding achievement in, or contribution to, sport in Victoria. Based on their significant role in the Victorian sport and active recreation sector, the winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award will be recommended by a panel of expert industry representatives to the Vicsport Board who will determine the final recipient. It is the only award presented at the Victorian Sport Awards which is not decided upon by the judging panel.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to be considered in this category, the nominee must:

  • Be considered as a Victorian

Considerations:

  1. Length of service
  2. Level and standard of achievement
  3. Number of people and organisations that this person has had an influence
  4. Impact on sport in Victoria – More Victorians enjoying the benefits of sport
  5. Efforts to benefit the wider community through sport
  6. Recognition and respect of peers
  7. Displayed values of fairness and integrity
  8. Demonstrated leadership

Selection Process & Voting:

For all information regarding selection and voting processes, return to the 2021 nominations information page.


Previous winners:

2020Malcolm Speed AO
2019Peter Thomson AO, CBE
2018Susan Alberti AC
2017Cadel Evans AM
2016Kevin Sheedy AM
2015Nicole Livingstone OAM
2014Bill Lawry AM
2013Peter Brock AM
2012David Parkin OAM
2011John Bertrand AO
2010Jim Stynes OAM
2009Ron Barassi AM
2008Doug Fox OAM
2007Catherine Freeman OAM
2006Peter Norman
2005Judy Patching AO, OBE
2004James Barry
2003Susan Holmes
2002Joyce Brown OAM
2001Steve Moneghetti AM
2000Lindsay Gaze
1999VicHealth
1998Dr Frank Pyke

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