The Victorian Institute of Sport would like to congratulate all finalists of the Award of Excellence.
Award of Excellence
The Award of Excellence (AOE) is the pinnacle of VIS awards and is presented to an athlete who has achieved outstanding results during the year while adopting a planned approach to sporting excellence and contributing to the promotion and development of their sport.
Finalists
Wheelchair Rugby
Para Cycling
Australian Diamonds (Jo Weston, Liz Watson, Kiera Austin)
Netball
Sarah Tait Spirit Award
The Sarah Tait Spirit Award recognises the athlete who best epitomizes the spirit of the VIS. This athlete has demonstrated courage, commitment and persistence to achieve their sporting goals whilst showing the ability to inspire and bring out the best in others and engage with, and bring pride to, their community.
Para Athlete Award
The Para Athlete Award is presented to the athlete with a disability who has achieved outstanding sporting results during the year, complemented by success in other areas of their life.
Open Universities Australia Performance Lifestyle Award
This award recognises the athlete who has achieved personal excellence in their studies, career ambitions and/or work setting whilst pursuing their sporting career. The award epitomises the VIS motto of 'Success in Sport and Life'.
2XU Rising Star Award
The 2XU Rising Star Award is presented to an athlete who is eligible to compete in the 'age grade' category of their sport (maximum age U23) who has achieved outstanding sporting results during the year and excelled away from competition.
Finalists
Hockey
Diving
Swimming
Skateboarding
Taekwond
Frank Pyke Achievement Award
This award is presented to an athlete who enjoyed a successful sporting career and made a significant contribution to the VIS and their sport and who has since distinguished themselves in another field.
