AIS Sport Performance Awards
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) mission is to lead and enable a united high performance (HP) system that supports Australian athletes/teams to achieve podium success.
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2019 AIS Sport Performance Awards (ASPAs)
Date: 10 December 2019 Location: The Star Event Centre, Sydney
On Tuesday night, 20th December 2019, the AIS Sport Performance Awards took place at The Star, Sydney with over 380 guests comprising of Australian Olympians, Paralympians, athletes, teams and coaches.
The night was an opportunity to bring together the Australian Sporting Community to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Australia’s leading athletes, teams and coaches for 2019. Hosted by the award winning journalist Sam Lane, it was a big night to recognise some amazing achievements and acknowledge the exceptional category nominees and winners.
Public Choice
Public choice awards are based on two public voting categories.
The ABC Sport Personality of the Year (People’s Choice)
Ash Barty (Tennis)
Sporting Moment of the Year (People’s Choice)
Ash Barty (Tennis)
Awards
Other awards are based on a selection criteria and closed panel - Nomination Guidelines
Female Athlete of the Year
Sponsored by Berlei
Outstanding achievements by a female athlete in sport and beyond sporting performances.
Winner
- Ash Barty (Tennis)
Nominees
- Stephanie Gilmore - Surfing
- Ariarne Titmus – Swimming
- Jessica Fox – Canoe Slalom
- Kelsey-Lee Barber – Athletics
- Ash Barty – Tennis
- Hannah Green – Golf
Male Athlete of the Year
Sponsored by 2XU
Outstanding achievements by a male athlete in sport and beyond sporting performances.
Winner
- Scotty James (Snowboard)
Nominees
- Scotty James - Snowboard
- Kyle Chalmers - Swimming
- Rohan Dennis - Cycling
- Aran Zalewski - Hockey
- Matthew Wearn - Sailing
- Tom Burton – Sailing
Female Para-Athlete of the Year
Sponsored by International Day for People with Disability
Outstanding achievements by a female para-athlete in sport and beyond sporting performances.
Winner
- Melissa Perrine (Para-skiing)
Nominees
- Tiffany Thomas Kane – Para-swimming
- Paige Greco – Para-cycling
- Susan Seipel – Para-canoe
- Lauren Parker – Para-triathlon
- Emily Petricola - Para-cycling
- Melissa Perrine – Para-alpine skiing
Male Para-Athlete of the Year
Sponsored by International Day for People with Disability
Outstanding achievements by a male para-athlete in sport and beyond sporting performances.
Winner
- Curtis McGrath (Para-canoe)
Nominees
- Dylan Alcott - Wheelchair tennis
- Grant Patterson – Para-swimming
- Curtis McGrath – Para-canoe
- David Nicholas – Para-cycling
- Michael Roeger – Para-athletics
- Ben Tudhope – Para-snowboard
Emerging Athlete of the Year
Sponsored by Commonwealth Games Australia
An outstanding sporting achievement by an emerging athlete, or in special circumstances as part of a team.
Winner
- Amy Lawton (Hockey)
Nominees
- Keegan Palmer – Skateboarding
- Ria Thompson – Rowing
- Paige Greco – Cycling
- Amy Lawton - Hockey
Coach of the Year Award
Sponsored by Melbourne Business School
Outstanding achievements by an athlete(s) or team directly coached by the nominee.
Winner
- Michael Blackburn (Sailing)
Nominees
- Tom Westgarth – Rowing
- Tim Decker – Cycling
- Colin Batch – Hockey
- Michael Blackburn - Sailing
Team of the Year
Sponsored by Players Voice
Outstanding performance(s) by a team at major international sporting event(s).
Winner
- Mat Belcher and Will Ryan (Sailing)
Nominees
- Australian Women’s four - Rowing
- Men’s Team Pursuit – Cycling
- The Australian Kookaburras - Hockey
- Mat Belcher and Will Ryan – Sailing
High Performance Program of the Year
Sponsored by Elastoplast
Outstanding performance(s) by a Sport Program
Winner
- Rowing Australia
Nominees
- Rowing
- Para Table Tennis
- Surfing
- Hockey
Athlete Community Engagement Award
Outstanding effort in community engagement by an athlete.
Winner
- Jenna O’Hea (Basketball)
Nominees
- Dylan Pietsch – Rugby sevens
- Katie Kelly – Para-triathlon
- Jenna O’Hea – Basketball
- Dylan Alcott - Wheelchair tennis
Award for Leadership
Sponsored by Melbourne Business School
An outstanding demonstration of leadership by an employee within the National Institute Network or a national sporting organisation.
Winner
- Lynne Anderson (Paralympics Australia)
Nominees
- Craig Tiley - Tennis Australia
- Lynne Anderson - Paralympics Australia
- Layne Beachley - Surfing Australia
- Robyn Smith – Sport Inclusion Australia
Contact
Email: aspas2019@sportaus.gov.au Phone: (02) 6214 7654