• 2026 Vanessa Dempsey Award

    Presented by Adelaide University

  • Purpose

    To acknowledge significant contributors to the engagement and support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander netball participants and communities, to reward and recognise examples of best practice actions and behaviours.

    Criteria

    • Any individual, netball community group, Association or Club is eligible (“nominee”).  
    • The nominee has made significant contribution in engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the netball community.  
    • The nominee supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through the sport of netball.  
    • The nominee has developed opportunities, competitions, or programs for inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  
    • Applications must provide evidence of consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or communities to ensure the initiative meets the needs of the community.  
    • A nominee may only receive this award once.  
    • A nominee must have participated in a Netball SA affiliated Club or Association, Nunga Netball Carnival or other Netball SA endorsed program or competition.  

  • 1. Please enter the contact details of the person you are nominating.

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  • 2. Please enter your contact details.

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  • 3. Please upload a photo of the person you are nominating.

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  • 4. Tell us in 500 words or less how the nominee meets the award criteria.

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