by Kate Paul-Drevensek | Nov 5, 2025 | All
The VIS Award of Excellence is the highest individual honour presented by the Institute, recognising an athlete who has achieved outstanding sporting results while contributing to the promotion and development of their sport. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 27,...
by Kate Paul-Drevensek | Oct 30, 2025 | All
Double World Champion Para-cyclist, Alana Forster, has continued her dominance on the world stage, earning a place as a finalist for the prestigious VIS Award of Excellence. VIS cyclists have a proud history with the Award of Excellence, and if Alana Forster or fellow...
by Tess Lloyd OLY | Oct 29, 2025 | All
Sometimes, all it takes is a conversation to reignite a dream. Working collaboratively, the VIS Community Programs, SWAS – APEX program and the Victorian Regional Academies of Sport (VRAS) are creating more mentoring opportunities for regional athletes. Over...
by Kate Paul-Drevensek | Oct 28, 2025 | All
The coveted VIS Award of Excellence is the highest recognition presented to a VIS athlete, awarded annually at the VIS Award of Excellence gala. It celebrates athletes who have achieved outstanding sporting results while contributing to the promotion and development...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Oct 28, 2025 | All
In some sports the difference for success is hundredths of seconds. In sport climbing it’s the difference of two or three holds. Two or three movements on the wall that decides qualification to the next round, from semis to finals, and then, the...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Oct 21, 2025 | All
The nominees for the prestigious Award of Excellence (AOE) include athletes who have achieved outstanding sporting results at major events while also contributing to the development or promotion of their sport. The contenders this year for the coveted award would each...
